GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

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

10:20am MST

Building School Relationships and Reigniting Your School's Culture!

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Relationships are the foundation of effective education. In this session, Kevin shares strategies for building strong connections with colleagues, parents, and school staff. Like directors of blockbuster movies, successful educators thrive on relationships and collaboration. This session is divided into two parts. Part 1 focuses on creating a vision for school-wide cooperation. Part 2 will be full of ideas to motivate your school's staff and helping to reignite your school's culture! Kevin gets everyone out of their seats, engaging in laughter and team-building activities that teachers can also use with their students. Games like Egg Roulette, Frozen T-shirt, Lies in a Box, Last One Standing, and more will invigorate your team and provide practical ideas that can also be brought back to the classroom.

Speakers

Kevin Butler

Multiple sessions both days

Kevin began his teaching career over 2 decades ago in a suburban public school on Long Island, New York. He later moved to California, where he consulted for a startup charter school in Hollywood. For seven years, Kevin taught fifth grade at an independent school in Los Angeles and... Read More →

Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 3

General Interest/Wellness, Leadership

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Room Details ECC - Salon 3 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 170 people)
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10:20am MST

Re-assessing classroom assessment

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

Westin - Chairman

In today's educational landscape, the traditional methods of assessment often fall short in capturing the full spectrum of student capabilities. This session is designed to spark a paradigm shift in our approach to evaluation, advocating for the integration of performance-based and outcome-driven assessment while challenging the conventional reliance on grades. From project-based assessments to competency-based frameworks, we will showcase diverse approaches that empower students to showcase their abilities authentically and cultivate a growth mindset. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or curriculum developer, this session will offer you invaluable insights and actionable strategies to reimagine assessment practices and unlock the full potential of learners. Together, let's embark on a journey towards assessment innovation and student-centered excellence.

Speakers

Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Dave Martin has a Masters of Mathematics, a Degree in Education, and a love for prime numbers. He has been teaching for 12 years, during which time, he was nominated for Teacher of Excellence in Alberta, has spoken across North America, and has successfully removed grades in most... Read More →

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

General Interest/Wellness, Leadership

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Room Details Westin - Chairman (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 50 people)
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