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CATCA recognizes that convention is situated on Treaty 7, South of Red Deer River the traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina and Stoney Nakoda peoples, and that the North of Red Deer River Treaty 6, traditional Métis, Cree and Saulteaux territory. We honour the First Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, and we give thanks for the land.


Most pre-recorded videos and Zoom LIVE recordings will be found right here on SCHED until April 30th. Keynotes are an exception.



Division 1 (Gr 1-3) [clear filter]
Thursday, February 24
 

9:00am MST

The Trauma Informed Teacher: Learning How a Child's Trauma Can Impact the Classroom (Part1)
This is an introductory session to help teachers understand what trauma is and how it manifests itself in the classroom. We will go through the seven major risk factors and the five B's of trauma--how trauma affects the brain, biology, behaviour, body, and beliefs of a child. By looking through the lens of trauma, we will learn that change happens when thinking shifts from, "What is wrong with this child?" to, "What happened to this child?" and to see the need behind the behaviour. Lastly, we will address the role that fear plays in children from hard places.

Educators need a wide variety of tools. Children from hard places have unique histories and as such, require unique tools. With these insights you will be able to create a classroom where everyone is able to learn. While this session will focus on the ins and outs of trauma, you will take away many useable tools. The beauty of Trust Based Relational Intervention is that it works in any setting, with every age group and does not require a big budget to implement.

Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Rust

Ingrid Rust

Design Your Class Through the Lens of Trauma
Ingrid Rust is a mother of 6 children. (3 biological children who are married, a 17-year-old kinship placement, and two adopted children, aged 4 and 6) and is also a grandmother of 3. Ingrid and her husband, Murray, a veteran teacher of 33 years with Edmonton Public Schools, have... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 9:00am - 10:15am MST
Zoom 37

10:15am MST

Executive Functioning Stategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
In this session, we will discuss "What are Executive Functions?", how executive functions impact learning and how we can equip our students with a take away toolbox (including games, strategies for inattention, brain breaks, notetaking strategies etc.). We will focus on students building a tool box that allows them to plan and organize, set goals, problem solve, and EXECUTE.To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

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Thursday February 24, 2022 10:15am - 10:45am MST
TYHO Summer Day 1 Thursday July 8

12:00pm MST

The New Normal: Emotional Support in the Classroom
Now more than ever, students need emotional support to navigate the "new normal " since COVID-19 Students are mourning the loss of loved ones, are missing out on momentous occasions, and facing horrendous challenges; they are in desperate need of our support But what can that support look like in the classroom? This session will provide tip s and trick s to providing emotional support to students K-5 and students with disabilities. To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

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Thursday February 24, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST
TYHO Summer Day 2 Friday July 9

12:00pm MST

Using Games to Improve Executive Function
Using games is a great way to teach SEL (social-emotional learning) skills and Executive Functioning (EF) skills in your classroom. In this session, attendees will learn what board games can be used to promote and target different SEL and executive functioning skills to better help your students. You'll leave feeling more confident in your understanding of SEL and executive functioning and how to incorporate and teach those skills using games.To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Speakers

Thursday February 24, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST
TYHO Summer Day 2 Friday July 9

12:00pm MST

The Organized SPED Teacher
If you teach special education then you know that it is paperwork galore. Well, I'm going to share 3 ways that I organize paperwork, data, and information. Join this session and get organized with Mel. To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Thursday February 24, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST
TYHO Summer Day 2 Friday July 9

1:20pm MST

Hands-on Language Learning kits - Engaging, Effective and Easy to use!
Are you looking for fun, effective and easy to use language activities for children ages 3 and up? Join me as I take you through some amazing hands on language leaning kits that children will literally not be able to keep their hands off of! These kits are designed to help children increase their receptive and expressive language skills while engaging multiple senses in the learning process. Use these kits to help children improve their ability to:

Understand and give instructions
Comprehend and construct sentences
Expand vocabulary
Practice social communication skills
Strengthen auditory memory
Enjoy language based activities

Speakers
avatar for Communakit

Communakit

Speech-Language Pathologist, Communakit
Connie is a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years. Throughout her journey, Connie has worked with children of diverse ages and abilities across various settings and programs. Her passion lies in empowering children... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 1:20pm - 2:05pm MST
Zoom 27

1:45pm MST

SPECIAL EDUCATION: PITFALLS TO PREVENT AND PRACTICES TO PERFECT
Special education systems and accommodations should be used to advance student learning. However, if we are not careful, it can stifle the students that we hope to help. Explore best practices to help ensure a positive meaningful, educational experience for students with disabilities in a variety of settings! To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

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Thursday February 24, 2022 1:45pm - 2:15pm MST
Summer TYHO Tuesday Sessions

2:15pm MST

School and Author-Artist Collaborations in the Time of COVID
Join award-winning artist, bestselling author, and education advocate Alexis Marie Chute as she shares her round-up of ideas for schools looking for ways to collaborate with artists and writers in their community while maintaining COVID protocols. She discusses project ideas, virtual residencies, cooperative exhibitions, tech options, and multi-disciplinary art incubators. This program emphasizes the importance of collaboration and new ways of looking at programming in the time of COVID.

The round-up will include art, tech, writing, and cross curricular ideas. The session will also address practical concerns such as safety, funding, and timeline considerations, as well as ways to discover and connect with community creatives.

Speakers
avatar for Jaclyn Chute

Jaclyn Chute

Registered Dietitian, Teach Nutrition by Dairy Farmers of Canada's Registered Dietitians
Jaclyn Chute (RD, M.Ed.) is part of Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Alberta Teach Nutrition team that works collaboratively with educators, teachers, and community stakeholders to create engaging and impactful nutrition resources from early learning in child care to grade 12. Teach Nutrition... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Pre-Recorded

2:15pm MST

Practical Strategies for Struggling Students
What works for all students in the inclusive classroom? This entertaining session will provide teachers with a smorgasbord of instructional tips and tools designed to engage reluctant learners. You will also be introduced to some universal strategies that work well for all students. Once we understand these students and their struggles, we can teach the way they learn. Come learn practical tactics and effective approaches that work with struggling students. While many of these strategies come from the field of inclusive education, they are beneficial for all students.

Speakers
avatar for Danny Bateman

Danny Bateman

Dan is currently an instructor at Concordia University of Edmonton in the Faculty of Education. As an experienced and esteemed public speaker, he delivers teaching strategies and inspiration using entertaining experiences and actionable content. He has delivered hundreds of successful... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom 29

2:15pm MST

Creating Calm in your Classroom with Sound
It’s scientifically proven that sound has a huge impact on the body and mind. In this interactive session learn how some sounds hurt, while other sounds heal. Discover ways to use sound to bring peace and calm into your classroom to facilitate better learning. Additional files are found here: https://albertateachersassociation-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/catca_ata_ab_ca/EvXuFgLGUVVOjjAmbQqA2NIB05FZJ10TnkMK6sFsiXzAxQ?e=ufgiFO

Speakers
avatar for Tina Thrussel

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc
Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 16+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Pre-Recorded
 
Friday, February 25
 

9:00am MST

The Trauma Informed Teacher: Tools and Strategies for Success (Part 2)
It is never more important to be right than it is to relate rightly. In this session we will explore the tools used in Trust Based Relational Intervention. The I.D.E.A.L. response helps us to remember and apply the "connecting while correcting" approach. The Levels of Engagement tools will help us know how much correction is necessary to stop and correct the behaviour. We will also talk about "Time-In's", how to teach regulation, give choices, offer compromises, and the beauty of Re-Do's.
Many sessions deal with trauma and what it is. While this is foundational and necessary to understand, many parents and teachers want to know what to do to deal with challenging behaviours. This session will give you those tools. The beauty of Trust Based Relational Intervention is that it works in any setting, with every age group and does not require a big budget to implement.

Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Rust

Ingrid Rust

Design Your Class Through the Lens of Trauma
Ingrid Rust is a mother of 6 children. (3 biological children who are married, a 17-year-old kinship placement, and two adopted children, aged 4 and 6) and is also a grandmother of 3. Ingrid and her husband, Murray, a veteran teacher of 33 years with Edmonton Public Schools, have... Read More →


Friday February 25, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Zoom 42

12:00pm MST

Creating Engaging Group Lessons for Self Contained Special Education Classrooms
Teaching any concept in the special education classroom usually involves a lot of prep work: adapting, laminating, cutting, and velcroing visuals and materials. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the thought of doing this for every single lesson plan, Fiona will show you how to use some of the resources and materials you probably already have in your classroom to create engaging group lessons! This is a pre-recorded session that is offered by TYHO (Teach Your Heart Out).To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Speakers

Friday February 25, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm MST
TYHO Winter Friday Day 1 Jan 8

12:30pm MST

Practical Trauma Informed Strategies for Educators
Global evidence suggests that children, parents, and families are presenting to all levels of educational systems with increasingly complex psychosocial needs from a variety of forms of trauma. Therefore, future success of classrooms of all ages will be dependent on the need for continually seeking out creative trauma informed interventions.

This workshop will include discussions from both a trauma informed therapeutic parent and a trauma informed family counsellor to link specific trauma informed literature bases for students of all ages. Strategies and interventions discussed will be suitable for implementation level for both individuals students as well as entire school systems.

Speakers
KB

Kristy Brosz

Kristy Brosz, MSW, RSW holds a BSc in biochemistry, BSW, and MSW (clinical) all from University of Calgary. She is a trauma therapist in private practice. Kristy is also a trauma -informed therapeutic parent to her 10 year old daughter adopted from foster care. She is passionate about... Read More →
PH

Phil Herman

Phil Herman holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Dalhousie. Phil has 19 years experience working with complex children, youth and families. Phil currently works for Hull Services as a Clinician in the trauma informed department where he trains, educates, supports... Read More →


Friday February 25, 2022 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom 37

12:30pm MST

Rethinking Challenging Kids - An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving®
Working with children and teens struggling with challenging behaviours can be a very difficult and stressful part of teaching. Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) is an evidence based, trauma informed, neurobiological approach that provides a philosophy and tools for working with children and youth with challenging behaviours. This session is an introductory training on CPS. During the session we will explore what causes challenging behaviours and provide an overview of the three key components of the approach. This training is a foundation for professionals and parents interested in learning more about CPS.

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Friday February 25, 2022 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom 30

1:45pm MST

Remote Learning Lesson Ideas for Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms
Remote learning poses an additional challenge for students that need additional support. Fear not, there are engaging ways to help your students access the curriculum and maintain active participation. Fiona will share some of the tried and true ways she has had success with a self-contained population during virtual learning. This is a pre-recorded session that is offered by TYHO (Teach Your Heart Out). To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Speakers

Friday February 25, 2022 1:45pm - 2:15pm MST
TYHO Winter Saturday Day 2 Jan 9
 

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