NCTCA 2021: Full Schedule

NCTCA 2021 Presidents’ Welcome Address - National Anthem, Indigenous Land Acknowledgement, Honorary President and Opening Remarks.

ATA President’s Address - Jason Schilling

NCTCA 2021 Video Library - Closed
Each Pre-recorded session can be found within our schedule or can be watched on demand in our Video Library and will be available for the entire month of February. LIVE sessions that are being recorded will be in the library Monday, February 8.

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9:00am MST

Insert Coin to Continue - Advanced Classroom Gamification!

As the pedagogy of the gamification continues to evolve, this session will explore some of the deeper level tactics, practices, tips and tools that I use in my gamification program. It will help equip teachers with new ideas that they can use to develop their own personal gamification programs or improve an already existing program. If gamification is of interest to you, you will surely walk away with something to take into your classroom on Monday!

Speakers

Scott Hebert

Educator and Author, EICS Division - St. JPII School

I am a passionate and dedicated teacher who has taught K-12 Phys Ed as well as Grade 7 & 8 Sciences for the past 10 years. My professional motto is "Would you want to be in your classroom?" and it is reflected in my daily teaching. I am deeply passionate about engagement, student... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Virtual Room 17

Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-12
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44537
Tags English

11:00am MST

Drama in the Classroom

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop so be prepared to play! Using theatre games, speech exercises, movement and text, this hands-on workshop will focus on implementing drama activities into your classroom to enhance Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and more. This session will address the cognitive and social benefits in incorporating drama into your lessons and will spark lots of creative ideas for your classroom.

Speakers

Tracy Carroll

Tracy Carroll is a director, dramaturg, teacher and producer in Edmonton, and is the Interim Managing Director at Catalyst Theatre.She has held leadership positions at theatres in the region including Co-Artistic Director at Concrete Theatre, Artistic Associate for Alberta Playwrights... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm MST
Virtual Room 09 (Fine Arts)

Fine Arts-Arts Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

11:30am MST

Staying Sane!

How does a new teacher keep up with lesson planning and preparation, engaging and managing students, grading, progress reports, parent conferencing, meeting diverse learning needs, not to mention evaluations and dealing with school administration? How can you remain enthusiastic, happy and well-balanced when overwhelmed by these responsibilities? This session is a smorgasbord of practical principles and strategies for dealing with these challenges and creating a productive learning environment. Come laugh, decompress and learn some self-care. These tried and true, evidence based, tips will give you hope and make your job easier.

Speakers

Danny Bateman

Dan is currently an instructor at Concordia University of Edmonton in the Faculty of Education. As an experienced and esteemed public speaker, he delivers teaching strategies and inspiration using entertaining experiences and actionable content. He has delivered hundreds of successful... Read More →

Dan Bateman

Thursday February 4, 2021 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Virtual Room 37 (General)

Beginning Teachers Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-12
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44537
Tags English

1:00pm MST

Differentiation? Yes...G-Suite can do that!

Virtually every classroom is full of students with a wide range of needs: strengths, interests, experiences, levels of readiness, cultures and languages. Differentiation allows teachers to make learning more meaningful and engaging while providing students with the opportunity to take ownership of their own learning process...but, it can be challenging to meet these individual needs. In this session, we will explore some practical ways to use some great technology features (especially within G-Suite) in order to design differentiated learning lessons. Bring along a device as you begin your journey of transforming your classroom.

Speakers

Chad Starko

Assistant Principal, St. Isidore Learning Centre

Chad Starko has been driven by a passion to transform the way we teach and engage our students in a love of learning. After more than 20 years of innovation and technology integration in the math and science classroom, along with working as an EdTech

Thursday February 4, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Virtual Room 17

Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation Technology / Technolgie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-12
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44537
Tags English

1:15pm MST

Mentoring the ADHD Student

Mentoring the ADHD Student Teachers and support staff are led through a discussion on how ADHD presents itself through the school years (Grade 1-12). Educators are shown what behaviors to look for in ADHD children and given strategies on how to manage their students ADHD symptoms. I will speak to topics like: Disorganization, Irrational Behavior, Poor Social Skills, Poor Problem Solving/Time Management, Homework Issues, Video Game use and how to talk to parents about medications.

Speakers

Les Redick

Teacher & Director of Student Services, North Point School

For over 30 years I have taught ADHD and LD students from grades 4 through 12. In addition to my professional experience, I have personal experience as my son, daughter and I have ADHD. This combination of professional and personal experience has given me an excellent perspective... Read More →

Thursday February 4, 2021 1:15pm - 2:45pm MST
Virtual Room 16 (Inclusive Ed)

Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

1:45pm MST

Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! K - 6

Bring some paper/whiteboard, a pencil/marker, and an open mind!! We will start with math on Mars, move to the spooky Recaman spiral, and continue down the spiral of fun mathematics. Whether you teach Grade 1 or Grade 12, there will be something that you can bring to your students the very next day!

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 →

Mathematics Council (MC)

Thursday February 4, 2021 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Virtual Room 23 (Math)

Math Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

9:00am MST

Shake Up Your Primary Fact Fluency Practice

Students need engaging practice tied to strategies, not rote memorization. Come prepared to shake, dance and learn our favorite activities for working on early numeracy concepts including: subitizing, odd even, counting, number sequence, place value to 100, 1,000, patterning, operational strategies including doubles, double +1, make 10, 20, commutative properties of + and X, associative property for +, count on and back, and more. Each activity will start with a quick 30 second brain break. Participants will then see how this quick transition to a math fluency activity engages students and helps deepen their understanding. Student samples, gameboards, journal extensions will be shared. Ideas are easy to differentiate so that all students can be challenged and achieve success. Activities can be used whole class, or in small groups or centers.

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks

Jane has spoken for years at the Palliser Teacher's Convention. She has over 30 +years of teaching and consulting experience across North America. She is the author of Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks - award winning math and literacy game resources. She is passionate about engaging all... Read More →

Shake Up Fluency Practice NCTCA 2021 Jane pdf

Friday February 5, 2021 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Virtual Room 23 (Math)

Math Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-3
Chairperson Theresa Felling - None
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-3
Tags English

9:15am MST

Coaching Conversations: Building positive relationships that impact practice

Are you a teacher leader, coach or mentor? This session will start with the importance of building positive relationships and how you can leverage those relationships to positively support and lead. Coaching questions, modeling, engaging in professional diaglogue, examining data and evidence will be explored as ways to impact practice.

Speakers

Lana Nogue

Learning Associate, Jigsaw Learning

As a Learning Associate with Jigsaw Learning, Lana Nogue has extensive experience in system planning and supporting schools and districts in strategically designing areas of focus and planning forward. Lana is integral to supporting schools and districts in implementing their Collaborative... Read More →

Coaching Conversations Building positive relationships that impact practice (2021 02 04) (1) pptx

Friday February 5, 2021 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Virtual Room 12 (Guidance/ATA)

Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation Admin / Leadership

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

9:15am MST

Clear and Precise! Best practices for creating IPP's!

Creating IPP (Individualized Program Plans) or IEP's (Individual Education Plans) can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! Learn to create an IPP that consists of the specifics and need to know information for students with mild to severe needs. Create a new fillable form with the information that educators need to know. When a student transfers to a new school, information provided on the IPP can be very helpful when determining a students needs and how to program for that student. Simply adding "See student record" is not helpful! This session will review the Standards for Special Education (revised 2004) the Special Education Coding Criteria (2019-2020) as well as the Individualized Program Planning document from Alberta Education (revised 2004). How to create an IPP using a word document, and then transferring this to a fillable form in Adobe will be included in this session. Walk away with the knowledge to create new concise IPPs that will work best for your students!

Speakers

Christy Filgate

I love working with children and I have a passion to increase awareness of issues impacting children's ability to learn and be successful. I recently completed my Masters degree to improve my understanding of how to support teachers and students. Eventually, I would like to provide... Read More →

edc special education coding criteria 2020 2021 pdf

indidivualized program planning 2006 pdf

standards special education amended june 2004 pdf

Friday February 5, 2021 9:15am - 10:45am MST
Virtual Room 17

Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-9
Chairperson Christie Borle - None
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44446
Tags English

10:15am MST

Place Value and Number Line Games for Upper Elementary

Come play games that incorporate the use of cards, dice, place value dice, and number lines that teach the following concepts: naming, ordering and comparing large numbers, exploring decimals, rounding and expanding numbers, written and standard form, identifying place value, estimation and patterns, exploring fractions using number lines. Gameboards and student samples will be provided and many practical strategies will be shared for this important part of the math curriculum. Great for regular, special ed and ESL learners, and ideas can be used whole class or in small groups and centers.

Speakers

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

John has presented at many provincial, national, and international conferences. His presentations provide insights and strategies along with a healthy dose of humor. Participants expressed "There were a lot of great activities to bring back to my class." Attend his sessions and see... Read More →

PV and NumberLines UpElem NCTCA John 2021 pdf

Friday February 5, 2021 10:15am - 11:45am MST
Virtual Room 23 (Math)

Math Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 4-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44351
Tags English

10:15am MST

***Pre-recorded*** Teenagers are Awesome!

Teenagers have had received a bad rap over the years. They have been called lazy, risk taking ego-maniacs. This session will look at the incredible teenage brain and help uncover the truth about their developing brain. New research and science will be shared to show just how undervalued adolescents are. Topics will include brain pruning/changing, hormones, and neurotransmitters. This session is filled with humour as we take a look back at our own "angsty" years and try to move forward to show our students how truly amazing they really are.

Speakers

Kathy Penner

Mental Health Teacher, Calgary Board of Education

Kathy Penner has been teaching with the CBE for 16 years. She has an extensive background in working with students with special needs including a specialized program for students with severe mental health diagnoses. She is currently teaching social sciences and Construction 10.

Friday February 5, 2021 10:15am - 11:45am MST
Virtual Room 03 (General)

Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-12
Room Details Pre-recorded - 0
Grade Focus 44537
Tags English

12:00pm MST

My Life as a Student with ADHD

When I was a young child in elementary school there wasn't such a thing as ADHD, but I definitely struggled with it. I was officially diagnosed in my fifties. I always thought I was dumb until I ended up in education. As a teacher for the past 34 years, I’ve always tried to teach the way I like to learn: with lessons that are high interest, fun, active and engaging. Come learn some practical principles and simple strategies for engaging kinesthetic learners with poor executive functioning. Actually, these ideas help all learners.

Speakers

Dan Bateman

Friday February 5, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Virtual Room 16 (Inclusive Ed)

Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 7-12
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44537
Tags English

12:00pm MST

Connecting the Dots - Domino Math Games for Elementary

Come prepared to play games that incorporate the use of standard double-six dominoes that teach the following concepts: subitizing and patterns, place value including decimals, graphing, all operations including multi-digit work, fractions, problem solving and more. This manipulative is easy to use and integrate into your math program whether it be whole class, small group/centers, math buddies, or at home play. Gameboards, management tips, journal writing extensions and student samples will be shared.

Speakers

Jane Felling

Presenter, Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks

Connecting the Dots NCTCA Jane pdf

Friday February 5, 2021 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Virtual Room 23 (Math)

Math Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus K-6
Chairperson Theresa Felling - None
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus K-6
Tags English

1:45pm MST

Upper Elementary Solitaire Math Games - Box Cars Favorites for Hand- On Engaged Practice

Come prepared to learn our favorite math games that are played solo. During this time of social distancing you can still have your students engage in meaningful, hands-on game practice. Games incorporate the use of cards and dice and can also be sent home for families to use. Games were designed for solo play, but you will receive ideas on how to make partner games into solitaire style. Concepts covered include all operations, mixed operations , place value concepts including decimals, problem solving and fractions. Journal writing extensions and gameboards will be provided.

Speakers

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

Solitaire Math 4to6 John NCTCA John 2021 pdf

Friday February 5, 2021 1:45pm - 3:15pm MST
Virtual Room 23 (Math)

Math Differentiated Instruction / Différenciation

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus 4-6
Room Details Virtual Room Maximum Capacity - 300
Grade Focus 44351
Tags English