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Welcome to the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development event page for the 2024/2025 school year. The events listed on this page are presented by ATA staff and instructors, guest speakers, and by the ATA’s specialist councils.

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Thursday, October 17
 

4:00pm MDT

Hang On Tight! Practical Strategies for the First Months of Teaching
Thursday October 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
Teaching is an amazing profession! The unpredictability of a school day is exciting and exhausting at once – our work keeps us on our toes long past the final bell of the day. Join this session for practical no-prep and low-prep teaching strategies to help you make it through the challenging moments of your teaching days AND help your students make it through theirs, too!
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dan Grassick (they/them) is an Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
Thursday October 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, November 19
 

4:00pm MST

Teacher Talk - Communicating About Learning with Students and Adults
Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Effective communication between teachers, students, and their adults is key to creating an environment where our students can learn and grow. In this session, we will explore strategies for talking about inclusion, assessment and learning with students and adults in a way that keeps conversations purposeful, positive, and productive for everyone involved.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea McLeod

Andrea McLeod

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Andrea joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services executive staff in 2021. Andrea holds a BSc in Biological Sciences, a BEd in Secondary Education, and an MEd in Interdisciplinary Studies, all from the University of Calgary. She also holds a Labour Relations Certificate... Read More →
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

4:00pm MST

AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time!
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Artificial Intelligence tools have emerged for teachers which can generate lesson plans, teaching content, assessment materials, and more! In this hands-on session, we'll explore some of these tools and their uses which can save you hours of valuable time so you can focus more deeply on your students' needs. We will share a process for generating, evaluating, applying, and reflecting on the materials generated which keeps you in the drivers' seat as the designer of incredible learning experiences as professionals while at the same time allowing you to be far more efficient in your daily work life. Free digital resources will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dan Grassick (they/them) is an Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, January 21
 

4:00pm MST

Take Good Care - Prioritizing Wellness During the First Years of Teaching
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Struggling to strike a balance between your personal wellness and professional responsibilities? It’s not uncommon to feel this way in our chosen career. Join this session to analyze your own wellness, explore things you can add or subtract from your life to enhance your sense of wellness, and connect with colleagues to discuss wellness-related issues in the teaching profession.
Speakers
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
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Guest

Capital Planning
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, February 18
 

4:00pm MST

It's Complicated - Teaching Strategies and Professional Skills for Sensitive Situations
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
Now, more than ever, our students need support to manage social situations and emotional reactions. Join this session to explore:
  • teaching strategies that support students in managing their social and emotional environment; and
  • professional considerations for navigating confidentiality, sensitive student and parent/guardian disclosures, and challenging behaviour.
Speakers
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
avatar for Geneviève Blais

Geneviève Blais

Associate Coordinator, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Geneviève joined the Association’s executive staff in the Teacher Welfare program area in 2015 and is now the associate coordinator in Teacher Employment Services based out of the Southern Alberta Regional Office (SARO). Teacher Employment Services assists teachers with professional... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

4:00pm MDT

Managing Time, Relationships and the Classroom Community
Tuesday March 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
Classroom management is an ongoing challenge in our teaching practice that can have a significant impact on our students’ social, emotional, and academic experiences in our classroom. Join this session to explore the importance of relationships, routines, and time in your classroom management practice. Come prepared with some classroom management issues and questions to discuss with mentors and beginning teacher colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dan Grassick (they/them) is an Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →
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Guest

Alberta Mentoring Partnership
Tuesday March 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

4:00pm MDT

Promote Yourself - Preparing for Hiring Season
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
As a beginning teacher, navigating the hiring process can be both exciting and daunting at once. In this session, we will explore the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to navigate the hiring process with confidence and professionalism. Whether you are a recent graduate or transitioning into teaching from another line of work, this session will provide you with guidance as you navigate the next steps in your teaching career.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Grassick

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dan Grassick (they/them) is an Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Amy Villneff

Dr. Amy Villneff

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dr. Amy Villneff is the ATA Staff Advisor to the Science Council.
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
Wednesday, May 14
 

4:00pm MDT

Not So Obvious - Professional Considerations for the Last Months of School
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
As the school year draws to a close, our plates become increasingly filled with end-of-year tasks and planning for the (possibly unknown) future. During this time, there are not so obvious considerations related to documentation, employment transitions, and other pragmatic parts of our work that teachers need to know. Join us to explore professional skills, processes, and proactive approaches for closing-up the school year, transitioning into the break, and getting ready for next year (even if you don’t yet have a contract!).
Speakers
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →
avatar for Dan Coles

Dan Coles

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Hello! My name is Dan Coles. I am an Executive Staff Officer at the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) and have worked at the ATA since August of 2018. I currently work in the Teacher Employment Services (TES) program area. Prior to rejoining TES in September 2023, I spent 4 years... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Zoom
  Beginning Teacher Network
 
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