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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:

  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.
Venue: CS 130 clear filter
Thursday, March 6
 

9:00am MST

6 Super Strategies for Superb Sex Ed: Best Practices for Teaching Sexual Health
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:10am MST
Are you stuck teaching sexual health the same way it was taught to you as a student? Times have changed, and there are subtle ways to make your sexual health classes more inclusive and impactful. Get the facts on how to confidently answer questions from students and ensure that all students see themselves in your lesson. We will review six tips that will take your sexual health classes from subpar to superb!

Session Objectives:
1. Learners will feel more confident addressing values and answering student questions in sexual health classes
2. Learners will understand why classroom teachers are best suited to teach sexual health
3. Learners will be able foster inclusive learning environments that reduce shame and stigma
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Inglis

Nicole Inglis

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services: Teaching Sexual Health
Nicole Inglis (she/her) has taught everything from grade 1 PE to Bio 30 and has taught in both public and Catholic Schools. She has an M.Ed in Adult Education and works on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion team at Alberta Health Services. Nicole lives in Calgary with her... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:10am MST
CS 130 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB
 
Friday, March 7
 

9:00am MST

Inclusive Sexual Health Education: Making sex ed work for all your students
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:10am MST
Traditional sex ed has focused on heterosexual and cisgender people and relationships, but that leaves out a large group of students. Whether you have some out 2SLGBTQI+ students, or none, your sex ed classes can be inclusive, welcoming, safe, caring and respectful places for students of every gender identity and sexual orientation.

Session Objectives:
1. Learners will define common terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity
2. Learners will describe ways to use inclusive language when discussing sexual health
3. Learners will consider how their teaching practice can foster a welcoming, safe, caring and respectful environment for all students
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Inglis

Nicole Inglis

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services: Teaching Sexual Health
Nicole Inglis (she/her) has taught everything from grade 1 PE to Bio 30 and has taught in both public and Catholic Schools. She has an M.Ed in Adult Education and works on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion team at Alberta Health Services. Nicole lives in Calgary with her... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:10am MST
CS 130 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

12:40pm MST

Shameless: How to talk about sexting, pornography, consent and more in today's sex ed classroom
Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
Scary pictures, silence, fear, and loathing are the sex-ed of the past! Bring your classroom into the modern era through practical, inclusive, and comprehensive sexual health education. In today's digital age, students have unprecedented access to information at their fingertips, anytime and anywhere, so it is crucial to be prepared to talk about sexting, pornography, and consent. We will showcase practical teaching strategies, valuable conversation tips, and curated resources to support today's sex ed classroom. By the end of this session, you will feel more confident and prepared to meet students where they are and foster meaningful and inclusive discussions about sexual health.

Session Objectives:
1. Learners will name the negative outcomes caused by using shame and stigma in sexual health conversations
2. Learners will know how to access resources that promote inclusive and comprehensive sexual health education
3. Learners will feel prepared to respond to current topics in sexual health education, including consent, pornography and sexting
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Inglis

Nicole Inglis

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services: Teaching Sexual Health
Nicole Inglis (she/her) has taught everything from grade 1 PE to Bio 30 and has taught in both public and Catholic Schools. She has an M.Ed in Adult Education and works on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion team at Alberta Health Services. Nicole lives in Calgary with her... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
CS 130 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

2:10pm MST

Sexual Health Stats and Trends: Using the data to inform your teaching
Friday March 7, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
Are you a data nerd and teaching sexual health this year? Have you wondered: At what age do youth start having sex? What percentage of youth are using birth control? What is the prevalence of youth dating violence? In this session, we use Canadian data relevant to sexual health to explore how statistics can inform your teaching. Stats matter because they provide a snapshot of students experiences but only tell part of the story. We also ask what is missing from the data and how we can use this whole picture to reduce shame and stigma and create safe and inclusive classrooms for all students.

Session Objectives:
1. Learners will relate statistics regarding sexuality among Alberta teens to the need for comprehensive sexual health education
2. Learners will discuss aspects of sexual health that are not captured by quantitative data
3. Learners will consider how their teaching practice in sexual health education can contribute to reducing shame and stigma and promote healthy decision making
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Inglis

Nicole Inglis

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services: Teaching Sexual Health
Nicole Inglis (she/her) has taught everything from grade 1 PE to Bio 30 and has taught in both public and Catholic Schools. She has an M.Ed in Adult Education and works on the Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotion team at Alberta Health Services. Nicole lives in Calgary with her... Read More →
avatar for Christine McKernan

Christine McKernan

Health Promotion Facilitators, Teaching Sexual Health, Alberta Health Services
Christine McKernan (she/her) has Master of Science in Health Promotion and has worked in the field of public health for over nine years. She has experience building healthy school communities across Alberta in urban and rural settings. In her free time, Christine enjoys hiking, biking... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
CS 130 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB
 

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