GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to GETCA 2025! We are excited to see you soon...

1:00pm MST

Doing Something About It: 10 Steps to Buidling a School-Based Mentoring Program

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

This session will deliver pragmatic recommendations and pedagogical methods on how to create a high-impact school-based mentoring program that addresses social, academic, and behavioral needs that teachers can implement immediately in their respective schools. Attendees will also gain insights into addressing the unique challenges faced by students of color with targeted, practical solutions. Move beyond broad, ideological approaches and discover actionable methods to tackle the diverse issues impacting your students’ educational experiences.

Speakers

Dr. Rashad Anderson

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr. Rashad Anderson serves in dual roles as both a Director & Associate Professor in the esteemed School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver and as the National Expansion Coordinator for the highly acclaimed Call Me MiSTER Teacher Leadership Program, which focuses... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 8/9

Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism, General Interest/Wellness

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Room Details ECC - Salon 8/9 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 560 people)
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2:20pm MST

NEURODIVERSITY IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM: UNDERSTANDING EPILEPSY

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

Westin - Chairman

The session will provide an overview on seizures and epilepsy and showcase a wide range of educational resources for all grades, when supporting students with epilepsy. A wide range of examples of teaching materials and ideas will be illustrated, and free resources provided to all who attend.

Speakers

VALERIA PALLADINO

Executive Director, Edmonton Epilepsy Association

Valeria is the Executive Director of the Edmonton Epilepsy Association, EEA, and has been working in the non-profit sector for over 25 years. As a skilled communicator and supporter of community causes, she leads by example, striving to engage with as many people as possible about... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Chairman Westin Hotel

Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism, General Interest/Wellness

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Room Details Westin - Chairman (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
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10:20am MST

A Stroke of Insight - lessons from a 15 year old stroke survivor and her mother

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Westin - BC

On an ordinary night in August 2023, two police officers appeared at my door to say 15 year old Corinne and her friends had been in an accident and ejected from the vehicle. In this presentation, my daughter and I tell the story of what happened after that moment, and how Corinne defied what the brain scans predicted. Told with humour and authenticity, we will share the lessons we learned from our worst moments that are applicable to every day life. You will leave inspired by the courage and bravery shown by a teenage girl as she overcame significant physical injuries and a major stroke that left her unable to speak, visually impaired and loss of feeling on her right side. We will also share the critical role her teachers and school continue to play in her recovery and how incredible teachers and creative accommodations will allow Corinne to graduate as planned.

Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - BC Westin Hotel

Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism, General Interest/Wellness

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Room Details Westin - BC (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 100 people)
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