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Friday, February 28
 

9:00am MST

Prove You’re Alive : Why We Teach and How We Live
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Teaching is the most demanding and vital profession there is. Sadly, it is also all too easy to be sucked dry and left exhausted. With demands such as data and test score analysis, professional development, discipline, and internal or external conflict (just to name a few), it is easy to lose focus on why we chose this profession in the first place! In this session, we will walk through various strategies, stories, and brainstorming opportunities that will encourage, inspire, and breathe life and purpose into our daily lives and worthy professions. We will discover what it means to Prove You Are Alive! and how we may inspire our students to do the same.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Miller

Brian Miller

MS Principal, Great Falls School District
Brian is the principal at North Middle School in Great Falls, Montana, and a published writer, international speaker, and podcaster (Schurtz and Ties). He is dedicated to building healthy school cultures, developing quality educators, and improving education. He has taught in rural... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 3
  Leadership, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 3 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 170 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Team Meeting Protocol: Data Analysis Format That Your Teacher Teams Can Use to Build Collective Efficacy
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Trying to find ways to have your staff work together for a common purpose or looking for ways to analyze common assessments that staff can use in their professional learning teams? This session will explore the Evidence Analysis Protocol (Donohoo, 2017), a six-step process that leaders can use to engage their staff that not only helps them analyze common assessment data (think RCAT, MIPI achievement or diploma data) but also build collective staff efficacy and have a process to use with their professional learning teams. Participants will be able to engage in a data analysis protocol (doesn't sound very exciting, I know...but it is actually!). Experiencing the protocol will allow leaders to model and implement this approach with their staff during collaborative team meetings. This effective approach keeps everyone engaged, focused on the task and generates great ideas and insights.
Speakers
avatar for Shelly Cloke

Shelly Cloke

Teacher
A former high school principal, vice principal, secondary teacher and instructional coach, I am currently teaching Grade 7 Language Arts and Social Studies at HW Pickup School in Drayton Valley, as well as a casual Alberta Assessment Consortium contract presenter. My career-long passion... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Westin Hotel
  Leadership, English Language Arts
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

What Can We Do About Behavior?
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
It’s the number one question posed by educators – especially those in leadership roles.  Although discipline issues have always been a concern in schools, they seem to be more pronounced in these post-pandemic years - especially in the earlier grades.  Accordingly, this session provides attendees with specific recommendations for dealing with this issue at the classroom and campus level.
Speakers
avatar for Dan St. Romain

Dan St. Romain

Owner, Dan St. Romain Educational Consulting, LLC
Dan St. Romain is an independent educational consultant from San Antonio, Texas who provides staff development and consultative services to educators and parents working with children at all developmental levels. Dan is passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 4
  Leadership, Leadership
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 4 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 300 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

“The Power of Self Awareness” First step in the making of great teacher
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of effective teaching. When educators understand their own emotions, motivations, and behaviors, they can better connect with their students, foster a positive learning environment, and navigate challenges with confidence. This one-hour session is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your teaching, and your students' futures. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your career, this presentation will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help you thrive in your teaching profession. Join us to discover how self-awareness can make you an effective great teacher Agenda 1. Definitions 2. Importance of self-awareness 3. How to improve self-awareness 4. Self-awareness skills 5. Johari window and its uses 6. Applications to our daily living What will you learn? By understanding yourself, you can inspire your students and colleagues, fostering a culture of growth, empathy, and mutual respect. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to: 1. Define self awareness. 2. List several skills of self awareness. 3. Suggest ideas to improve self-awareness. 4. Apply self-awareness’ to enhance our everyday living.
Speakers
avatar for Sami Fahmy

Sami Fahmy

President, Performance Excellence Institute
Dr. Sami Fahmy, Ph.D, P. Eng., PMP, RMP, is an esteemed educator and expert in the fields of project management, communication skills, As the owner and president of the Performance Excellence Institute (PEI), he is deeply committed to teaching and education, empowering course attendees... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Alberta Westin Hotel
  Leadership
  • format Tables
  • Room Details Westin - Alberta (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)

11:40am MST

Boosting Well-being: Tackling Absenteeism for a Healthier School Community
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Teacher and student absenteeism is a critical issue facing school districts, exacerbating burnout and attrition among educators. Therese and Melissa aim to provide insights into teacher absenteeism and burnout to help districts address these challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Damur

Melissa Damur

Principal, St. Isidore Learning Center
Melissa Cuglietta Damur is the dedicated Principal at Elk Island Catholic Schools, where she leads with a passion for education and a commitment to student success. She holds a Master's degree in Religious Education and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - Yukon Westin Hotel
  Leadership, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Yukon (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English

11:40am MST

Who is telling the truth? Credibility analysis in workplace investigations
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Principals and administration often have to resolve disputes amongst the various stakeholders in the education system. Often there are two versions of events. How do you decide which version to accept? Hint: it’s not your gut instinct. This session will focus on how to conduct an analysis of credibility to make defensible findings of fact.
Speakers
avatar for Julie MacPhee

Julie MacPhee

I am a Partner at Patterson Law and practice primarily management-side labour and employment law. I am also a certified workplace investigator. I have conducted numerous investigations into complaints of harassment, sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace conduct as the investigator... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Westin - BC Westin Hotel
  Leadership, ATA
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - BC (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 100 people)
  • Tags English
 

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