Learning Opportunities

ACE - Colony Educator Conference - “Making Connections”

Featuring

Brian Keating, and Chris Gonsalvez

Date & Time

October 24, 2024 - October 26, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location

Calgary Christian School

We all crave human connection. Relationships with peers who understand our work increase our confidence and self-esteem. They help us feel important, seen, and that we have the skills we need to thrive in our roles. We are motivated by those powerful feelings to develop more relationships with our peers in education. Come join us to Make Connections with other Colony Educators.

 

Conference Hotel: Grey Eagle Casino 

  • Provide the Hotel with the Name and Dates of our event to qualify for the conference rates. 1-844-719-8777 or 403-719-8777

Thursday Evening Mixer:

  • $10.00 per person, 18+
  • Feel free to bring guests to the fun event
  • Each guest will be charged $10.00 (can add on during registration)
  • Price includes appetizers and a cash bar will be available

Agenda

6:00PM - 7:00PM Registration and Check-In @ Grey Eagle Casino Room: Big Plume Room
7:00PM - 10:00PM OPTIONAL: Thursday Night Mixer @ Grey Eagle
10:00 p.m. Good Night

7:30AM - 9:00AM Registration @ Calgary Christian School Secondary Campus 5029 26th AVE SW Calgary, AB
8:00AM - 9:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:30AM Opening Remarks: Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Housekeeping Details, Overview of day, Introduction of Keynote Speake
9:30AM - 10:30AM Keynote Speaker: Chris Gonsalvez  ATA - Executive Staff Officer Professional Development
10:30AM - 10:45AM Reflection and Morning Break
10:45AM - 12:00PM BREAK OUT SESSIONS Topics include: Daily PE, Ever-Active Schools, Reid Literacy Games, Colony History, and MORE!
12:00PM - 1:00PM Lunch @ Gym
1:00PM - 2:00PM COLLABORATION SPACE Topics include: “Let’s Talk Text”, Math Manipulatives & Kitchen Science Experiments, Preventing Difficult Behaviours Part 1, Presentation for Leaders, and more!
2:00PM - 2:30PM Break
2:30PM - 3:30PM COLLABORATION SPACE Topics include: ATA Unlocking the power of numbers, AHS Attending school Protocols, Preventing Difficult Behaviours Part 2, Irlen Support, Project Based Learning
3:30PM - 3:45PM Break and Transition to AGM for ATA Members
3:45PM - 5:00PM ACE AGM for ATA members
TBD Grey Eagle Optional Tours - More details soon

8:00AM - 9:00AM Breakfast @ Calgary Christian School Secondary Campus, 5029 26th AVE SW Calgary, AB
9:00AM - 9:15AM Welcome and Keynote Introduction
9:15AM - 10:30AM Keynote Speaker: Brian Keating “ A Natural Relationship”
10:30AM - 10:45AM Break
10:45AM - 11:45AM COLLABORATION SPACE Topics include: Mental Health and Capacity Building, Focus in K-3 Students, AI for Teachers (not tech for students), Centers and Tools for Your Classroom, Science Curriculum
11:45AM - 1:00PM Lunch and Wrap Up: Closing remarks, Door Prizes, Lunch

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