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: You do not need to create a profile and log in to see sessions in Sched. However, if you want to add yourself to a session or evaluate a session you must be logged in.
NOTE TO SPEAKERS: We had planned to have a Zoom help desk, but decided against it.
“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*****
A personal story of how poetry can be healing presented by a medical mom who has stood at her son's hospital bed not knowing what his future held. Exploring how poetry can help us express what no other words can, and how sharing our story can help heal our communities. Come journey as we look at what teachers can do to support our families during these tough times.
Lee lives with her husband on their developing homestead near Calgary where they raise their 4 boys, one who has spent close to 200 days admitted in the hospital and been on life support. She finds healing in poetry, the arts, and growing food.
Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Telus 105CTCC
