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.
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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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Objectives The Middle Years Council (MYC) supports the learning of middle level students in Alberta schools by Supporting middle level teachers and students Providing quality professional development opportunities Advocating middle level philosophy Networking of middle level educators
If you teach, work or live with young adolescents (ages 10–15) we can provide you with support and assistance!
Active membership in the MYC will give you access to • discounts to a dynamic, fun annual conference; • guest speakers, workshops and information on middle level topics; and • a year’s subscription to Middle Ground magazine, a publication that gives practical advice and news on the latest developments in middle years education.
Activities The Council promotes communication among teachers of middle level students in Alberta and provides an opportunity for teachers to share curriculum information and best practices. One of the ways in which it promotes communication is by organizing an annual conference.
Professional Activities Conference—Additional information about the conference will be posted on the MYC website as it becomes available. Workshops—We are willing to come to your school or jurisdiction! We have a list of outstanding speakers on a variety of topics. Presentations—We want to come to you. Our council will provide speakers for staff development in your school, no matter where you are. Please contact us for speakers and sessions on the following topics: • Middle School Basics (philosophy, timetabling, teaming); • Curriculum Integration; Instructional Strategies; • Advisory Programs; Building Relationships with Students; • Student Recognition; and • Curriculum Sessions Tailored to the Middle Years.
To which region will you belong? Calgary (and area) Edmonton (and area) Northeast (Bonnyville and area) Northwest (Grande Prairie and area) Southern (Lethbridge and area)
Publications The MYC publishes the Message from the Middle newsletter.