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

Welcome to SWATCA 2024 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!!

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please ensure that you are completing session evaluations - this helps our SWATCA planning team immensely in preparing for future events! You can evaluate all sessions in the session itself at the bottom of the SCHED. Thank you!

Prize Winners
Goosechase:
Kelsey Schwark and Bryce Wirzba
Katie Walker

Host Draw:
Kara Tarnava

Feedback Draw:
Carla Ferrari
Mark Bergheim

10:30am MST

A Whole Lot of Math Going On! Math Games for K-3

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

AH118

Simple and Effective Math Games for K-3 that use cards and dice, support the Alberta Curriculum, and which are easily implemented into your classroom. Attend and have fun while learning.

This session needs a host! To host, complete the form linked here and include your name and the session title in the form.

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 →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
AH118

Mathematics (TQS 3), K-Gr 3

12:30pm MST

A Whole Lot of Math Going On! Math Games for 4-6

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST

AH118

Play and learn a variety of easy and effective math games for grades 4-6 that utilize cards and dice, and support the Alberta Curriculum. Come and have fun while learning.

This session needs a host! To host, complete the form linked here and include your name and the session title in the form.

Speakers

John Felling

presenter, Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST
AH118

Mathematics (TQS 3), Gr 4-6

10:30am MST

Social Studies Curriculum Engagement

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

AH118

Learn more about the development of new Kindergarten to Grade 12 Social Studies curriculum and provide feedback on key learnings within the K-12 social studies curriculum. You will also receive updates on the phased approach to classroom piloting and implementation.

SESSION HOST: Barb Nemeth

Speakers

ATA Staff Session

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
AH118

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), K-Gr3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

12:30pm MST

Unlock the Potential of new.learnalberta.ca

Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST

AH118

Did you know you can do much more than just view curriculum on new.LearnAlberta.ca? This session will explore how you can make new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you. You’ll see how to view a scope and sequence, find sample lesson plans, explore professional learning supports, and learn how to use Boards, a teacher planning tool. Participants are invited to bring a digital device to this session.

SESSION HOST: Lenore Tarcon

Speakers

ATA Staff Session

Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST
AH118

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), K-Gr3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12