SWATCA 2025 - South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

Welcome to SWATCA 2025 on SCHED!

Here you will find the list of all the great sessions, speaker information, exhibitors and more! Check back here often for information on draws, prize winners, session updates and more!!

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10:30am MST

Bridging the Reading Gap

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

SA6012

Teaching reading can be challenging in grade 4-8 classrooms. Discover how to address literacy instruction that meets the needs of all students in today's complex classrooms. This session focuses on the why and how of vocabulary, spelling and morphology development. Participants will leave with a wide range of activities they can implement the following week.

Speakers

Heather Willms

District Reading Support Teacher/VIU Instructor

Heather Willms, B.A., B.Ed., M.A.Ed., is the District Reading Support Teacher for Comox Valley Schools and an instructor at Vancouver Island University. Her work includes mentoring, modeling, and supporting both teachers and students in grades K‑7. Heather has twenty-three years... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
SA6012

Language Arts (TQS 3), Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9

12:00pm MST

Reading Intervention at the Classroom Level

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST

SA6012

Whether a Learning Support Teacher or classroom teacher, lagging readers can be supported through appropriate screening and intervention strategies that address specific areas of need. Progress monitoring ensures that students continue to move forward with confidence in their growing skills. This hands on session will leave you encouraged and excited about the potential of all your readers.

Speakers

Heather Willms

District Reading Support Teacher/VIU Instructor

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
SA6012

Language Arts (TQS 3), Gr K-3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9