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THE PDTCA BOARD HOPES YOU HAVE AN AMAZING CONVENTION! #PDTC23! 

CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE(CTCC) and HYATT - address and driving directions

President Schilling’s 2023 Convention Greeting Link

FOR PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS PLEASE USE THE PRE-REGISTRATION LINK IN THE SESSION DESCRIPTION. The pre-registration web page is https://www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered.  Pre-registration is now closed. The pre-registration page has an email link if you need to request to be removed from a session so someone on the waiting list can have your spot - top right of the page. For changes or signup come to the convention information desk at/after 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb 23rd. Please kindly check Button 3. on the pre-registration page to see if a session has room for you as most of them are full.

SESSION EVALUATION:
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NOTE TO SPEAKERS: We had planned to have a Zoom help desk, but decided against it.

PRINTABLE CONVENTION AT A GLANCE LINK - Off-Site Addresses are included.

“On the two school days of your assigned teachers’ convention, you have a legal and professional responsibility to attend convention. If you are not able to make it safely to your assigned convention, however, your collective agreement may include impassable roads or inclement weather clauses that you can access. If your collective agreement does not include language specific to road conditions or weather, you may make use of the personal leave clauses of your agreement in most cases. Please be aware that using any of these types of leave may require you to pay substitute costs, forego a portion of your salary and benefits, or report to your school or another work location in your district. Refer to your collective agreement for more information. Should you require any additional information or if you need assistance interpreting your collective agreement, please contact Teacher Employment Services at 1-800-232-7208 or 780-447-9400.”
This information is also found on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the ataconventions.ca website. If you have any further questions regarding this, please contact me by e-mail at Daniel.Maas@ata.ab.ca.

*****SESSION EVALUATIONS WILL CLOSE FRIDAY MARCH 3rd*****

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Friday, February 24 • 11:30am - 2:15pm
(PRE-REG MAX 30) Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room) OFF-SITE Wild Wellness, it’s in YOUR nature

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***IMPORTANT UPDATE - Wed. Feb. 22***
Despite frigid February temperatures forecast for Friday…
 …the power and wonder of nature goes on, and our CPAWS PDCTA workshop is moving INDOORS:

Wild Wellness - It's in YOUR Nature!
Friday, February 24th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM*
Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room)**
(1530 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0G6).
 PLEASE NOTE: *new time & **new location 
***END OF UPDATE***

Everyone from behavioural psychologists to environmental conservationists are providing proof that time in nature, or Vitamin N, is pivotal to whole health and well-being. Everything from creativity to calmness, is cultivated by quality time spent amongst the trees, birds, creeks and clouds. CPAWS Southern Alberta agrees wholeheartedly; but don’t take their word for it. Join them for a mind/body infusion of nature play, awe and wonder; and you be the judge—connection and rejuvenation await!

Meet CPAWS at Nose Hill Park (Winter Club Parking) to play your way back into the natural world that we are all a part of, and reclaim connections that often get lost or forgotten in our busy, tech-driven, modern world. Channel and celebrate your inner ‘wild child’ and learn how to teach your students to do the same!

During this whole-person, cross-curricular session, you will discover how outside in nature we are more:
-energized
-engaged
-inventive
-social
-balanced
-resilient
-empathetic

Uncover how wellness can be unlocked by simply getting yourself and your students outside today, tomorrow and for the rest of your lives! Wild Wellness is absolutely in YOUR nature… so get outside with CPAWS and claim it!

Please come prepared to be active outside for 3 hours - appropriate clothing, footwear, water, and snacks. Further details will be provided to all registrants within 2 weeks of the session.
Speakers
avatar for Sheri Tarrington

Sheri Tarrington

Interpretation and Experience Manager, CPAWS Southern Alberta
For the past two decades, environmental education and conservation communications positions with Parks Canada and CPAWS Southern Alberta, have bolstered Sheri's belief that all humans are better humans when they wander, wonder and play outdoors! Possessing an honours degree in Canadian... Read More →
avatar for Vanessa Bilan

Vanessa Bilan

Vanessa Bilan, Environmental Education SpecialistVanessa is certified as an Apprentice Interpretive Hiking Guide with the Interpretive Guides Association (IGA). Childhood trips to the mountains grew into a passion and lead her to complete a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 2:15pm MST
Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room)
  Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) |   Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Attendees (16)