The Alberta Teachers’ Association

For a complete listing of events, consult the conference calendar or contact Barnett House. Telephone: 780-447-9400 in Edmonton or 1-800-232-7208 from elsewhere in Alberta. This information is also posted on the Alberta Teachers’ Association website (www.teachers.ab.ca). Prior to attending a conference or workshop, please contact the sponsoring organization to confirm dates, locale and contacts.

December 2–3

LE CONSEIL FRANÇAIS CONFERENCE, Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Canmore, Alberta. Theme: “Différents mais ensemble.” Sponsors: ATA and le Conseil français. Contact: Carmen Mykula, Conference Director. Telephone: 780-913-9202; e-mail: bcmventures@netkaster.ca. Contact: Patricia Rijavec, president. Telephone: 780-468-6440; fax: 780-422-1947; e-mail: prijavec@shaw.ca; website: www.conseilfrancais.com.

December 9–10

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Series, Barnett House, 11010-142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. This leadership development program provides participants with the knowledge and skills essential for a positive professional coaching relationship. Sponsor: The Provincial ATA. Contact: Jacquie Skytt, ATA Assistant Executive Secretary. Telephone: 780-447-9412; e-mail: jacquie.skytt@ata.ab.ca; website: www.teachers.ab.ca.

January 16–19, 2012

Healthy Interactions Facilitator Training Workshop, Calgary, Alberta. This four-day workshop is for active members who wish to become facilitators of the Healthy Interactions program. Sponsor: The Provincial ATA. Contact: Joyce Sherwin, ATA Executive Staff Officer. Telephone: 780-447-9453; fax: 780-455-6481; e-mail: joyce.sherwin@ata.ab.ca. Contact: Marilyn Terlaan, ATA Administrative Officer. Telephone: 780-447-9454; fax: 780-455-6481; e-mail: marilyn.terlaan@ata.ab.ca; website: www.teachers.ab.ca.

February 3–4

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Series, Barnett House, 11010-142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. This leadership development program provides participants with the knowledge and skills essential for a positive professional coaching relationship. Sponsor: The Provincial ATA. Contact: Jacquie Skytt Jacquie Skytt, ATA Assistant Executive Secretary. Telephone: 780-447-9412; e-mail: jacquie.skytt@ata.ab.ca: website: www.teachers.ab.ca.

February 9–10

Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention, Westerner Park, 4847A-19 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. Theme: “One Size Fits All Few.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://mycatca.com.

February 9–10

North Central Teachers’ Convention, Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Embracing the Challenge.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and North Central Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://nctca.ab.ca.

February 16–17

Calgary City Teachers’ Convention, Telus Convention Centre, 120-9 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta. Theme: “Relating, Engaging, Empowering: This Time It’s Personal.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Calgary City Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://cctca.com.

February 16–17

Northeast Teachers’ Convention, Mayfield Inn, 16615-109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Education Beyond the Classroom: Teachers as Nation Builders!” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Northeast Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://netca.teachers.ab.ca.

February 23–24

Palliser District Teachers’ Convention, Telus Convention Centre, 120-9 Avenue, Calgary, Alberta. Theme: “Inspired Teachers, Motivated Learners: ‘I am still learning’—Michelangelo.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Palliser District Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://palliserconvention.org.

February 23–24

South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta. Theme: “Overcoming Obstacles—Focus on Inclusion.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://swatca.ca.

February 23–24

Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention, Medicine Hat College, 299 College Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://seatca.ca.

March 1–2

Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention, Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Empower, Engage, Encourage.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://getca.com.

March 8–9

Central East Alberta Teachers’Convention, Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Powering Up.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Central East Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association. Website: http://ceatca.teachers.ab.ca.

March 8–9

Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention, Grande Prairie Composite High School, 11202-104 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta. Theme: “Transforming Education.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and Mighty Peace Teachers’Convention Association. Website: http://mptca.teachers.ab.ca.

March 17–18

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Council Conference, Edmonton Marriot River Cree Resort, Enoch, Alberta. Theme: “Soaring with Knowledge.” Sponsor(s): The Provincial ATA and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Council. Contact: Caroline Russell, Conference Director. Telephone: 403-737-2846: e-mail: caroline_russell@live.com; website: fnmiec.teachers.ab.ca.