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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.
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Ten Minutes to Mastery: Class-Wide Fact Fluency Practice for Struggling Students
Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
SJ 147
Mastering basic math facts is essential for students to build a strong foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. However, many students face challenges in achieving fluency with these foundational skills, which can hinder their overall academic progress. Participants will engage in an informative session that addresses this critical issue with effective strategies and practical tools for a daily class-wide fact fluency practice. Attendees will explore an evidence-informed approach that has shown remarkable results within local divisions. Whether you are a classroom teacher or administrator seeking a straightforward yet effective solution, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to ensure your students gain the confidence and skills necessary for future success in mathematics. Join us in learning this simple yet powerful daily practice to support students who have not yet mastered basic math facts, ensuring every learner can succeed.

Session Objectives:
1. Understand research behind effective teaching of basic math facts
2. Learn an effective 10-minute class-wide fact fluency practice
3. Provide recent and remarkable data from local divisions
Speakers
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Nicki Nightingale

Numeracy Coordinator, Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Nicki Nightingale has been teaching since 2012 in a variety of grades and subjects, from elementary all the way up to high school. She avoided teaching math due to her negative experiences as a student until 10 years ago when she took a junior high math position. This was the beginning... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
SJ 147 10520 68 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB
  Division 2/ Grades 4-6, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Inclusive Education |   Division 3/ Grades 7-9, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Inclusive Education |   Division 4/ Grades 10-12, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Inclusive Education

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