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.
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Mission Supporting and leading all teachers in building inclusive practices, learning environments and communities.
Vision Leading and advocating effectively for professional issues locally and provincially.
Goal 1: Enhance communications and networking opportunities for members. Goal 2: Provide professional development and resources for members. Goal 3: Elevate the Council for Inclusive Education as a recognized leader in inclusive education in Alberta.
Objectives The Council for Inclusive Education (CIE) seeks to advance the education of students with special needs and to improve the teaching practices and resources of those working on behalf of special needs students throughout Alberta. Activities To carry out its mandate, the CIE liaises with government agencies and other groups to influence the development of provincial and local policies and to ensure that such policies enhance the education of special needs students. The Council works to increase public awareness of the necessity for education for special needs students and encourages and supports educators with new and innovative ideas. Through its annual conference, the Council provides opportunities for networking and for professional development. In addition, the Council holds an annual award ceremony to recognize outstanding individual service to students with special needs.
What is the Council for Inclusive Education (CIE)? • A specialist council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association • An organization that serves to advance teaching practices and increase the resources of staff working on behalf of students throughout the province of Alberta • A professional organization for the teachers of students with diverse learning needs within the province of Alberta
Why have a Council for Inclusive Education? • To influence practices and improve the quality of resources for teachers of students with diverse needs • To provide strong networking opportunities through professional development activities • To influence the development of provincial and local policies and programs enhancing the education of students with diverse needs • To promote inclusive education within public education • To increase our members’ awareness of inclusive education and public education
How is it beneficial to you? • Reduced rates at the annual conference, Celebrating the Challenges • Publication of newsletters containing relevant information related to the education of students with diverse needs • Access to the CIE website • Access to the CIE peer-reviewed journal • Promotion and support of provincial and regional workshops • Access to the support of regional councils • Encouragement and support of teachers’ innovative practices through CIE annual awards • Collaboration and cooperation with other professional development providers, community agencies and organizations working on behalf of children with diverse needs
Check One CIE Regional Calgary Central Canadian Rockies Edmonton North South
Publications The CIE publishes The Inclusive Educator newsletter (formerly The Special Educator).
