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Thursday, February 27
 

9:00am MST

ASEBP Benefit Overview Presentation
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Whether you are a new covered member or not, this session can help you learn about the wide range of benefits, programs and services we offer. In this presentation you will discover how to get the most from your coverage, our different tools and platforms, the benefits of spending accounts and more!
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Bettcher

Melissa Bettcher

Benefit Specialist, ASEBP
The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is more than health insurance—we’re health champions. We provide sustainable, holistic health benefits, programs and services and are there to support you and your employer throughout your personal and workplace wellness journeys... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - D2
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, Retirement/New Teachers
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - D2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

ASEBP MyRetiree Plan Presentation
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Retirement can no doubt be both exciting and daunting. Between all the paperwork and planning, let us make one of the items on your checklist a little easier! During this presentation, you will learn the ins and outs of your health benefits during retirement. From eligibility requirements to different types of coverage, ASEBP has got you covered—literally.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Bettcher

Melissa Bettcher

Benefit Specialist, ASEBP
The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is more than health insurance—we’re health champions. We provide sustainable, holistic health benefits, programs and services and are there to support you and your employer throughout your personal and workplace wellness journeys... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - D2
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, Retirement/New Teachers
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - D2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Educating Students About the Pitfalls of Social Media
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Governments and school boards across the globe are banning the use of mobile devices in schools in response to the inherent dangers that social media apps present. While phone bans will improve engagement in class, what happens to your students outside of school? It is imperative that schools still teach students practical skills so that they can better manage their online lives. This session will look at the methods social media companies use to keep all of us online and will offer practicl advice to better manage ones use of phones and social media apps.
Speakers
avatar for Mel Varga

Mel Varga

Digital Black Belt
Mel taught in Alberta for 12 years before moving overseas (with family in tow) to teach for another 14 years in Macau, China and Dubai, UAE. Come discover the opportunities that are available to you as an Alberta certified teacher and learn about the the challenges and opportunities... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Chancellor Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, CTS/CTF
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Chancellor (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Test Anxiety: A Group Plan
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
With the ever-increasing demands of standardized testing, test anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent. Students who struggle with test anxiety are unable to effectively and accurately demonstrate their understanding of topics covered, resulting in frustration and disillusionment with school. This session will provide a basic understanding of the psychology behind test anxiety as well as tools and strategies to help mitigate the effects of test anxiety. Whether participants are working with individuals or a whole class, this step-by-step plan can be used to help students reach their potential.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Christianson

Kris Christianson

Kris Christianson has been a teacher for 19 years and is the Guidance Counsellor at Holy Trinity High School in Edmonton. He has experience teaching a variety of subjects and received his Masters in School Counselling from the University of Alberta. Kris has been involved in many... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Beaumont Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Beaumont (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Cultivating a healthy relationship with food in your classroom
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Let’s make school a place that supports mental well-being around food. Join Alberta Health Services Dietitians to boost your confidence with new resources and strategies to promote a healthy relationship with food. Make a difference for students with how you talk and teach about nutrition.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Halton

Sarah Halton

Michelle, Sarah, Angela, and Terrena are Registered Dietitians with Alberta Health Services working in Public Health. They focus on school health and are involved in resource development and initiatives that promote healthy eating in schools. Public Health dietitians are nutrition... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Letourneau

Michelle Letourneau

Dietitian, Alberta Health Services
Michelle, Sarah, Angela, and Terrena are Registered Dietitians with Alberta Health Services working in Public Health. They focus on school health and are involved in resource development and initiatives that promote healthy eating in schools. Public Health dietitians are nutrition... Read More →
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Angela Stoye

Public Health Dietitian, Alberta Health Services
Michelle, Sarah, Angela, and Terrena are Registered Dietitians with Alberta Health Services working in Public Health. They focus on school health and are involved in resource development and initiatives that promote healthy eating in schools. Public Health dietitians are nutrition... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Alberta Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
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  • Room Details Westin - Alberta (Westin Hotel, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Eat the Fugly Carrot!
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
"Eat the Fugly Carrot: Unearthing the Truth About Soil Health and Human Health" (Our PG version - We love teaching kids and teens, and believe they hold the power to create a thriving future.) Embark on a journey that cultivates a connection and response to soil, farming and health with "Eat the Fugly Carrot." In this enlightening presentation, we'll delve into re-establishing our essential relationships to nature, food and self. We will discuss the story of food and what it really is and unpack what has happened to our understanding of food. Discover the transformative impact of farming, exploring how practices can vary the yield of nutritious crops but also rejuvenate the health of nature. Learn how small changes in our daily lives can refocus our attention on local and seasonal eating, fostering a more decentralized approach. Explore how the intricate balance of microorganisms in our bodies and the soil influences not just individual health but also the resilience of our ecosystems. Gain insights into the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature and how this understanding can shape a healthier, more interconnected world. Join us as we navigate through these essential topics, empowering you with knowledge and inspiration to contribute to a greener, more resilient tomorrow. "Eat the Fugly Carrot" is your gateway to cultivating a thriving legacy for both you and our grandchildren.
Speakers
avatar for Eve Izewski

Eve Izewski

We are The Green Sheep! We are food speakers, and we are here to help re-educate our audience about food. With a background in Permaculture, Nutrition and Soil, our experience and insights on the truth about soil health and human health will contribute valuable perspectives to your... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Centre High - Room 313 Centre High
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science
  • Company English
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  • Room Details Centre High - Room 313 (Centre High, Max capacity for 32 people)
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Friday, February 28
 

1:00pm MST

Let’s Talk About Food: Reframing messaging for an inclusive classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Have you ever wondered how to respond to your students' comments about food? Most of us grew up hearing foods described as “healthy” or “unhealthy,” but categorizing foods this way can harm our relationship with food and cause stress about eating. So how do we flip the script on this conversation with students? Join our Registered Dietitians in this interactive session exploring practical examples and strategies of how to have inclusive conversations around all foods with your students. Come and be part of the conversation! Teachers will leave this session with - Ready-to-use classroom materials and teaching tools.  - Strategies to promote inclusive conversations about food and eating in the classroom - Support from Registered Dietitians including tools which reflect best practices in nutrition education for your students
Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Chute

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition
Jaclyn is is a Registered Dietitian with Teach Nutrition at Dairy Farmers of Canada. She is passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food and themselves. She enjoys finding creative ways to share the message that eating can be nourishing and satisfying... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Turner Valley (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 90 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Self Harm: A Community Approach
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Self-Harm continues to be an issue of great concern in schools at all levels; yet people are still reluctant to discuss this topic in schools. More often than not, supports and training are put into place after several incidents have been identified in a school community. This session aims to take a proactive approach, by providing teachers with a plan to educate the students, teachers AND parents in a school community about the nature of self-harm. Participants will look at myths associated with self-harm, empathetic ways to react to disclosures and barriers to students seeking help. The goal? If people are educated about self-harm, they will be able to encourage more positive methods of coping and respond appropriately when faced with a student engaging in this behaviour.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Christianson

Kris Christianson

Kris Christianson has been a teacher for 19 years and is the Guidance Counsellor at Holy Trinity High School in Edmonton. He has experience teaching a variety of subjects and received his Masters in School Counselling from the University of Alberta. Kris has been involved in many... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Beaumont Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Beaumont (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

The Drama-Free Classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
I don't have to tell you that one of the most depleting parts of leading a classroom is managing the conflict, personality differences, and friendship woes. In this session, we'll discuss how to teach even the youngest students how to articulate their feelings and needs, firmly and gently set boundaries, and properly repair friendship rifts. We'll also discuss how you can empower your students to solve more of their own problems, so you don't have to do as much rescuing. Let's save the drama for the theatre department!
Speakers
avatar for Rena Rachar

Rena Rachar

Founder and CEO, Rena Rachar Coaching
Rena is an emotional intelligence coach, trained and certified by the Martha Beck Institute. She has also been trained and certified by The College of Divorce Coaches to support individuals as they transition through the often overwhelming journey of separation and divorce. Rena is... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Chairman Westin Hotel
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, CALM/Health/Life Skills
  • Company English
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  • Room Details Westin - Chairman (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Unlocking Motivation: How to Reach and Reignite Disengaged Teens in Learning
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
When good students suddenly “stop caring”, it’s shocking and disheartening for teachers and parents. No matter what anyone does to try to get them back on track, it seems impossible to motivate them to even try (or in some cases, even show up). From the outside, it looks like they got in with a bad crowd and are hijacking their academic career to fit in. Threats and punishments do little to pull them up from their free fall and often yield the opposite result: pushing them toward even riskier behaviour. Believe or not, even the so-called “lazy” kids secretly wish they were doing better in school. The problem is no amount of “shaming” them or their parents is going to get them care about school. So what then? Parenting coach and teen advocate, Aly Pain talks about what’s going on behind the lack of motivation and why traditional intervention methods don’t work. She discusses how the developing teenaged brain influences their ability to cope with stressors and how focusing on emotional support is the key to success. Key Take-Aways: · The Bad Kid/Bad Parent Myth – Aly busts the belief that if you could just get the parents to engage with their student, everything would be fine. The reality is most parents are doing everything they can think of to get their student to perform. · The Most Common Reasons WHY Good Students Go Bad – Aly shares what troubled teens and their parents tell her is behind the lack of motivation (and what teachers and parents can do about it). Spoiler alert: it’s not what you think. · How to Support Students and Engage the Parents – Aly discusses concrete strategies to support struggling students in school and how to engage parents to do the same at home.
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 5/6
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, Classroom Management
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 5/6 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 144 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Respect and Boundaries: The Secret Behind Well-Behaved Classrooms with Cool Factor
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Why is it the “favourite” teachers have the best-behaved classes? Is it the secret candy stash in their desk, their silly mental health breaks, their ability to make a boring subject fun, or something else? Chances are it’s their boundaries. Those teachers have mastered the ability to command the respect of their students and in doing so, their students understand and adhere to the rules of the classroom. That doesn’t mean teachers need to tighten their rein. On the contrary, traditional views about power and authority only lead to more rebellion. The trouble is the concept of boundaries has become twisted to mean greater compliance using more controls. Parenting coach and teen advocate, Aly Pain will share why teachers and parents need to model the respect they want from teens. She discusses the toxic cycle of resentment, retaliation, revenge and resignation that is triggered by teen defiance and how shifting your behaviour is the key to changing theirs.
Speakers
avatar for Aly Pain

Aly Pain

Growing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside, going from award winning student and athlete to detention and failing out. She spent years healing the pain of dysfunctional family relationships, including an eating disorder, suicide... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 5/6
  CALM/Health/Life Skills, Leadership
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 5/6 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 144 people)
  • Tags English
 

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