Name: Leading EAs with Confidence: Fostering Collaboration and Reducing Conflict
Start: 2025-03-06T14:10:00-0700
End: 2025-03-06T15:20:00-0700

Greetings and a warm welcome to the 2025 Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention!

📝 We are currently accepting applications for exhibitors for our 2025 Convention.

Convention will be held at Charles Spencer High School (CS) and St. Joseph Catholic High School (SJ), with some off-site sessions as well.

Here are a few key points to get you started:

Keeping informed about MPTC 2025- The most up to date information is posted on our website and in our Facebook Group. Keep an eye on our posts and emails for upcoming social events, speakers, and contests. These opportunities will provide valuable insights, resources, and networking possibilities.
Read the February Newsletter.
Build your schedule - Be sure to read the descriptions!: Please note that adding a session to your schedule DOES NOT guarantee you a seat in the room. We allow attendees to select multiple sessions per time slot when creating their schedule to allow for maximum flexibility on the day of Convention. All sessions are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated in the session description. Some sessions are double sessions and some require pre-registration and may have a fee to cover costs of materials. Please read and follow the instructions in the descriptions. We are excited to include several off-site sessions this year, so be sure to check the location as well.

3. New schedule - There are four time slots when sessions are held on each day. Sessions are 70 minutes long and there is 20 minutes between sessions to allow time to get to the other venue(s) if necessary.
Session 1: 9am-10:10am
Session 2: 10:30am-11:40am
Lunch 11:40am-12:40pm
Session 3: 12:40pm-1:50pm
Session 4: 2:10pm-3:20pm

Teachers’ Conventions are organized by volunteer teachers from each of the participating locals.
If you are interested in joining the MPTCA Board, please contact your local president.

Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST

CS 129

In this insightful session, join Amy Bartlett as she explores effective strategies for teachers who lead Educational Assistants (EAs) in the classroom. Amy will address common challenges, such as power struggles, unclear expectations, and interpersonal conflicts, and how these can impact staff dynamics and student success.

Participants will engage in meaningful discussions around key questions:

How can we effectively lead EAs in navigating power struggles?
What strategies can we implement to address conflicts between staff?
How can we foster an environment that promotes clear communication and collaboration?

This session aims to empower teachers with the skills and confidence needed to lead their EAs effectively, reduce conflicts, and create a cohesive team that enhances the learning experience for all students. Join us to discover how to build strong partnerships and cultivate a positive classroom atmosphere!

Session Objectives:
1. How to make my expectations clear and hold my staff accountable.
2. How to confidently manage the EA staff assigned to you.
3. How to manage conflicts or power struggles amoung staff.

Speakers

Amy Bartlett

Special Education Teacher, Grande Prairie Public School Division

Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
CS 129 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

MPTCA 2025

Amy Bartlett

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