MPTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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

MPTC Wifi password: Mighty2025

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.

10:30am MST

Off-Campus Coordinator PLC

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST

SJ 135

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This session will allow off-campus coordinators to discuss current trends and issues. I will try to bring in other speakers from Careers, Green Certificate, etc.

Session Objectives:
1. Further knowledge of off-campus education
2. Discuss and learn from colleagues about current issues
3. Sharing of best practices

Speakers

Scott Randall

Off-Campus Coordinator/Sr. high English, Glenmary School

Scott Randall is an award winning Off-Campus Coordinator and Sr High English teacher at Glenmary School. In his spare time, Scott is an independent recording artist. He also volunteers his time as a music minister at church and school sports coach. He enjoys playing music festivals... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST
SJ 135 10520 68 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB

2:10pm MST

Let's Talk About Subs!

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

SJ 137

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Planning for another adult to be at the front of the room is a part of the job that gets relatively little discussion time in the education conversation compared to how often it happens.
I've reached out to some people who sub and they have agreed to share what they like and don't like in sub plans, pet peeves and things they like to see in sub plans. I've also compiled some example sub plan templates from across a few different grade levels, so we can look at how people like to organize things and what works for different professionals in my area.

The goal of this session is to collaborate and talk about what we're doing now and what we can better do as professionals to support our student's learning when we're not "the adult in the room".

Session Objectives:
1. Group discussion of best practices around planning for substitute teachers
2. Group discussion around the current state of substitute teaching in our area

Speakers

Andrew Bullen

Science/numeracy teacher, PRSD

My name is Andrew Bullen and I have been teaching Div IV Science in rural Northern Alberta for going on 10 years now. I taught in a blended classroom before it was cool/mandated and I have been working to incorporate technology as a tool rather than a toy in my classroom for years... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
SJ 137 10520 68 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB

12:40pm MST

28 Day Challenge through the Book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World and Become a Good Ancestor

Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST

CS 207

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For decades, Kim Barker-Kay has focused on building educational equity for students. Addressing racism and other forms of oppression is critical to this work. Kim will share some recent "aha" moments and experiences that led her to Layla F. Saad's anti-racism work and her 28-day challenge through the book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor.

Session Objectives:
1. The objective is to provide strategies for those who benefit from white privilege and are ready to learn more about racism and how to help with its deconstruction.

Speakers

Kim Barker-Kay

Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
CS 207 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

12:40pm MST

A Gift of Time: Collaborative Curriculum Planning Session in Numeracy K-3 DOUBLE SESSION

Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 3:20pm MST

CS 233

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Join me for a double session designed for K-3 teachers to focus on planning, instruction, and assessment related to numeracy. Through collaborative dialogue with peers, participants will have dedicated time to plan, collaborate, and design instruction and assessments. The session will also include sharing pedagogical approaches and resources to enhance support. Please come prepared with the necessary tools for collaboration and be ready to expand your knowledge and practice in numeracy.

Session Objectives:
1. To deepen subject matter knowledge and expand professional capacities to meet the challenging demands of the educational landscape and student needs.
2. To join professional learning communities to exchange pedagogical strategies and instructional insights.
3. To provide time and opportunity for active learning.

Speakers

Tracie Anthony

Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 3:20pm MST
CS 233 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

Administration, Assessment, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Educational Research, Mathematics, Reflection/Collaboration | Division 1/ Grades 1-3, Assessment, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Educational Research, Mathematics, Reflection/Collaboration | Pre-K/ K, Assessment, Curriculum & Pedagogy, Educational Research, Mathematics, Reflection/Collaboration