SWATCA 2025 - South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention

Are you new to your role as an administrator or interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in the near future? Do you often wonder where the “how to manual” on leadership for optimal student learning is? Are you looking for an opportunity to build a network of humans that can support you? In this session, you won’t get a “how to manual”, but you will be given an interactive space to connect, share thoughts, work through questions/problems, and gather ideas with other new leaders to best support your students’ learning.

Do you like to keep a steady beat? Do you want to learn a wide variety of drum patterns? Are you interested in learning how to play the African drums? Are you wanting to take the drums patterns back to your class immediately and have tons of fun with your students? Then this is the session for you! Come create some beautiful music with me and learn how to play the African drums while learning a variety of drum patterns. Even if you aren't a music teacher, this session is for you!

Do you like to keep a steady beat? Do you want to learn a wide variety of drum patterns? Are you interested in learning how to play the African drums? Are you wanting to take the drums patterns back to your class immediately and have tons of fun with your students? Then this is the session for you! Come create some beautiful music with me and learn how to play the African drums while learning a variety of drum patterns. Even if you aren't a music teacher, this session is for you!

Empowering students to become leaders in their own lives is essential for their success and well-being. Join us for an engaging workshop focused on cultivating personal leadership within students. In this interactive session, you’ll explore Drew Dudley's acclaimed leadership values, providing a framework for students to delve deeper into their self-understanding. You’ll learn practical strategies and activities that can be seamlessly integrated into your classroom environment, fostering both personal and collective leadership. By equipping students with these tools and values, you’ll guide them towards a path of purpose and resilience, setting the stage for a lifetime of meaningful contribution and fulfillment. This workshop is perfect for educators involved in leadership programs or student councils, as well as any teacher aiming to nurture leadership skills within their classroom community. Don’t miss this chance to ignite the leadership potential within your students!

Ready to transform your classroom from chaos to calm? Join us for a dynamic workshop designed to boost your confidence and energy, creating a serene and effective learning environment. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how your energetic presence and self-care practices influence classroom management. Through practical strategies and collective wisdom, you'll leave prepared to handle any management challenge with ease. Together, we will: Maintain Your Energy: Learn techniques to stay energized and present each day. Troubleshoot Challenges: Collaborate with peers to address your current challenges. Develop Your Plan: Create a personalized action plan to focus more on teaching and less on behavior management. As mental health challenges arise, creating a safe and successful learning environment is crucial. By incorporating calming strategies and mindful leadership, you’ll help students regulate their nervous systems, fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Walk away with insights and tools to: Calm both your energy and your students. Practice mindful leadership to positively influence your classroom environment. Understand and harness the impact of your energy on student behavior and engagement. Set consistent boundaries that encourage student autonomy and leadership. Join us to turn classroom chaos into a calm, focused, and thriving learning environment. Embrace a workshop that supports you in leading with energy, confidence, and care.