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SEATCA 2026 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers Convention

19 February 2026 – 20 February 2026Medicine Hat, AB, CanadaSoutheastern Alberta Teachers Convention Association

Annual teachers convention for southeastern Alberta educators with sessions across all subjects and grade levels.

Sessions (140)

ARTASSESSMENTCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNINGCTSDEHRDRAMA & DANCEEALEARLY LEARNINGENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATIONFOSTERING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPSFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESHEALTH & WELLNESSINCLUSIVE EDUCATIONINDIGENOUS EDUCATIONKEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERSLEADERSHIPLITERACYMUSIC & BANDNUMERACYPEDAGOGY & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESSPROFESSIONAL ISSUESREFLECTION & COLLABORATIONSCIENCESOCIAL STUDIESTECHNOLOGY

Alberta Colony Educators – Teaching in the Ultimate Multigrade Classroom

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
AssessmentEAL/DSTEM
Session

CANCELLED - Imagining a New Story-Your Journey of Truth Telling and the Reconciliation Process

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmINDIGENOUS EDUCATION
EAL/DEquity
Session

Come spend a morning with Paintergirl - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmART
EAL/D
Session

Computational Thinking

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmNUMERACY
EdTech
Session

Cypress Hills Provincial Park (Elkwater) program offerings – a foreign country in your backyard

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION
STEMCurriculum
Session

Décoder l’ébauche du nouveau curriculum d’études sociales 7-9 année

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Curriculum
Session

Edsby in Action: Practical Strategies for Communication and Assessment

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmASSESSMENT
AssessmentSTEM
Session

Elementary Composition: Unleashing Creativity with Rhythm and Body Percussion - Part 1

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmMUSIC & BAND
WritingSTEMArts
Session

Exploring the New Curriculum Through MakeCode Arcade Games (Now with a NEW game!)

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmSCIENCE
EdTechSTEMCurriculum
Session

Gentle Yoga Flow

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
Session

Get 'em Moving! Dynamic and Inclusive Activities for Any Classroom

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Early Childhood
Session

Grade 1: Numeracy, Numbers, Counting and Candy!

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmNUMERACY
Mathematics
Session

Grade Six Planning Session

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
AssessmentEdTechEarly Childhood
Session

Impact of Poverty - Experiential Learning and Simulation

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmDEHR
EquitySTEM
Session

President Schilling: Unplugged

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pm
Session

Rooted in Regulation: Tools for Real Classrooms

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
STEM
Session

SESSION FULL An Introduction To Pickleball - FULL - PRE REGISTRATION was REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Session

Stop the "Fraction Friction": Hands-On Success with CRA

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmNUMERACY
MathematicsCurriculum
Session

The Communication Sandbox: Master Communication to Build Stronger Connections

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmFOSTERING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Session

The Future of Performance: Why Mental Agility is Your Greatest Asset

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmKEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Session

Tiny Habits in K-12 for You and Those You Work With

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/D
Session

UFLI Resources & Sharing

Thu, 19 Feb · 4:00 pmLITERACY
Session

101 of Grade 1 ELA

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmLITERACY
Session

AI Servant Collaborator - Planning, Feedback, Resources...

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmPEDAGOGY & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
AssessmentEdTech
Session

ARTA and the ARTA Benefit Plans – Looking Ahead to NEW ADVENTURES Presented by Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Session

Ateliers du matin et Ateliers logico-mathématique en maternelle (Morning workshop and logic workshop in Kindergarten)

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
WritingMathematicsEAL/D
Workshop

CANCELLED - Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis and Inuit Traditional Games

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmINDIGENOUS EDUCATION
MathematicsEAL/DEquity
Session

Co-Regulation and the Myths of Self-Regulation

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/DSTEM
Session

Code of Conduct: Navigating the Alberta Teaching Profession's Process (K-12)

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmPROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Session

Cracking the Integer Code: Visualizing Integers with CRA

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmNUMERACY
Mathematics
Session

Donner sens au nouveau curriculum d’études sociales : planifier, intégrer, évaluer 4-6

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Curriculum
Session

Experience First Tee - A Youth Development Program Using Golf to Build Life Skills

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
WellbeingCurriculum
Session

Exploring Messy Play

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EAL/D
Session

Failure in Coding

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmSCIENCE
EdTechEAL/DCurriculum
Session

Inclusive Classrooms in Action: Belonging, UDL, and Strength-Based Strategies

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmPEDAGOGY & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
EquitySTEM
Session

Increasing Student Engagement and Learning Through Success Criteria and Learning Intentions: Making Teacher Clarity Relevant for Students

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmASSESSMENT
AssessmentCurriculum
Session

Mathology Workshop

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmNUMERACY
Mathematics
Workshop

Melodic Orchestration: Transferring Rhythms to Orff and Recorder - Part 2

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmMUSIC & BAND
Writing
Session

Teaching Solo in a Multi-graded classroom

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
STEM
Session

The Power of Patterns - Making and Breaking Models

Thu, 19 Feb · 5:30 pmSCIENCE
MathematicsSTEM
Session

“Connect, Collaborate, Create: Implementing Alberta’s Grade 2 Curriculum Together”

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
Curriculum
Session

About AI: On the spot min-lessons for teachers

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmTECHNOLOGY
EdTech
Session

Algebra tiles 1.0 Grades 8-10

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmNUMERACY
MathematicsEAL/D
Session

ASEBP Benefit Overview Presentation

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Session

Beginner Badminton coaching

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Leadership
Session

Better Together: Social Studies Collaborative Planning for Colony Classrooms

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
Curriculum
Session

CANCELLED - The W.I.S.E Life - Four essential pillars for developing emotional mastery, enhancing self-awareness, and finding joy, even when life is a dumpster fire

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/D
Session

Differentiation and Joy in the Elementary Math Classroom

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmNUMERACY
AssessmentMathematicsCurriculum
Session

Elder Circle

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmINDIGENOUS EDUCATION
EAL/DEquityArts
Session

Financial Wellness: How and What do Teachers Get Paid

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmPROFESSIONAL ISSUES
EAL/D
Session

Going in Circles - Moving to the Edge of Physics

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmSCIENCE
STEM
Session

Hands Up! Beginner ASL

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EAL/D
Session

L’orthographe lexicale en un coup d’oeil

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
EAL/DSTEM
Session

Learn to Swim - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Session

Micro:bits Across the Curriculum

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmSCIENCE
AssessmentEdTechEAL/D
Session

Mindfulness in the Early Learning Classroom

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmEARLY LEARNING
WellbeingSTEMCurriculum
Session

Networks for Innovation: Leveraging Social Capital to Help School Leaders Elevate and Flourish

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmFOSTERING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
EAL/DWellbeingLeadership
Session

Root to Rise: Yoga Immersion for Educators - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/DSTEM
Session

SESSION FULL Come spend an afternoon with Paintergirl - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmART
EAL/D
Session

SESSION FULL Tee Time, Anytime: How to Run Engaging Indoor Golf Lessons - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
LiteracyEAL/DWellbeing
Session

Shop Talk

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmCTS
Session

Smart, Strong, and Silenced? How sexism shows up in schools & what we can do about it

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmDEHR
Session

Teaching in Complex Classrooms: Rethinking Inclusion Together

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Inclusion
Session

The Agile Teacher — Hiring Guidance and Career Development

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Arts
Session

The New Social Studies: Grade 7-9

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmSOCIAL STUDIES
Curriculum
Session

Why Kids Still Need You: Finding Hope in Hard Times

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmKEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Session

Women in Leadership Discussion

Thu, 19 Feb · 8:00 pmLEADERSHIP
Leadership
Session

AI-Powered Retrieval Practice: Maximizing Learning and Retention

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmTECHNOLOGY
EdTechArts
Session

Algebra tiles 2.0 Grades 9-11

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmNUMERACY
MathematicsEAL/DArts
Session

ATRF Your Pension Essentials

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Session

Brains Over Bots: AI-Resistant Approaches for Authentic Learning

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmTECHNOLOGY
EdTech
Session

Intermediate ASL

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EAL/D
Session

Parlons fractions!

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Mathematics
Session

Questions School Leaders ask TES

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmLEADERSHIP
Session

Robot Bootcamp

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmSCIENCE
EdTechCurriculum
Session

Serious Learning, Playfully Done

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmEARLY LEARNING
PhonicsLiteracyAssessment
Session

Social Dances - Ballroom Dances

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmDRAMA & DANCE
Arts
Session

Supporting Student Wellness - A Tiered Approach

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EAL/D
Session

The power of story: Embedding Social-Emotional Learning Through Children’s Literature in Alberta’s Physical Education and Wellness Curriculum

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmPEDAGOGY & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
LiteracyEAL/DWellbeing
Session

Understanding Dyslexia

Thu, 19 Feb · 9:30 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
PhonicsEAL/D
Session

Alberta Colony Educators - Planning for the Multigraded EAL Classroom

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
LiteracyEdTechMathematics
Session

ASEBP MyRetiree Plan Presentation

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Session

Beyond the Pen: The Power of Creative Journaling

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmART
Session

Bimini Shark Lab

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmSCIENCE
EAL/D
Session

CANCELLED - Activities for the NEW Grade K-6 Science Curriculum using Alberta Tomorrow

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmSCIENCE
EAL/DEquitySTEM
Session

Chemistry Collaboration Group- Building Re-write Assessments

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmASSESSMENT
Assessment
Session

Connecting Through Oral Expression

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmASSESSMENT
AssessmentEAL/D
Session

Connection through group drumming

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmMUSIC & BAND
STEM
Session

Dealing with Volatile Situations

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmPROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Session

Enseigner en milieu minoritaire : l'importance de transmettre l'amour de la langue

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Session

Executive Functioning and ADHD

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Session

Financial wellness starts with you -- and it starts now!

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/DWellbeingArts
Session

Games & Activities for Adolescent Self-Regulation and Wellness

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
EAL/DWellbeing
Session

Language-Rich Classrooms: Supporting Language Acquisition through Comprehensible Input and Vocabulary Development

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmEAL
EAL/DSTEMCurriculum
Session

Lego: Making Literal BLOCK Prints

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmART
Session

Medicine Hat College - Tour of the Trades

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmCTS
AssessmentEAL/D
Session

Moving with and without purpose - PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Session

Pass the Mic: Let's Talk About Racism

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmDEHR
Session

Podcasting in Canva

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmTECHNOLOGY
EdTechEAL/DArts
Session

Preventing difficult behaviour: 5 Big Things

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmPEDAGOGY & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Session

SESSION FULL Art with Kameko - PRE REGISTRATION + COST REQUIRED

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmART
Session

SESSION FULL Shooting Archery and how it can benefit students in your school - PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Session

SESSION FULL XC Ski - PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION
EAL/D
Session

Skill Building in High School Social Studies

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmSOCIAL STUDIES
LiteracyWriting
Session

Speak Up: Performance Activities to Build Your Students’ Confidence

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmLITERACY
EAL/D
Session

Strategies for the Early Learner: Building a Foundation for Success

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmEARLY LEARNING
LeadershipCurriculum
Session

The Gendered Heart of Leadership: Emotional Labour and the Well-Being of School Leaders

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmLEADERSHIP
EAL/DWellbeingLeadership
Session

The Power of Scientific Modeling in Elementary Science Education

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmSCIENCE
EAL/DSTEM
Session

Thinking Classrooms Beyond Math: Engaging Students in English, Social Studies, and Science

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmASSESSMENT
AssessmentMathematicsSTEM
Session

Your Mental Health Deserves a Mental Fitness Routine

Fri, 20 Feb · 4:00 pmKEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Wellbeing
Session

AI + Teachers: The Ultimate Dream Team for Student Success

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmASSESSMENT
AssessmentEdTechCurriculum
Session

ATRF Steps to Receiving Your Pension

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmCAREER & RETIRMENT PLANNING
Session

Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmDEHR
EquitySTEM
Session

Beginner line dancing

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmDRAMA & DANCE
Arts
Session

CANCELLED - Activities for the NEW Grade K-6 Social Studies Curriculum using Alberta Tomorrow

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmSOCIAL STUDIES
EAL/DEquity
Session

CANCELLED - Smoking and Vaping Policy Support

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/D
Session

Empowering Educators - Beyond Burnout: Finding Clarity and Courage in the Unknown

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
EAL/D
Session

Fact or Fiction: Myth-Busting with Online Simulations in Science for Division 2 Teachers

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmSCIENCE
STEM
Session

Flourishing Together: Resilience and Well-Being in Education

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
EAL/DWellbeingLeadership
Session

French Cafe

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmFRENCH & INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
EAL/D
Session

Get Reel || Creative Writing Techniques in Popular Cinema

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmLITERACY
Writing
Session

Girls Who Lead: Keeping Girls Confident in Leadership & Movement

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
LiteracyLeadership
Session

Low Equipment, High-Engagement Games for All Group Sizes

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
EAL/DEarly ChildhoodSTEM
Session

Making Authentic Assessment Accessible for Diverse Learners

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmASSESSMENT
Assessment
Session

Mental Health 101

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
Wellbeing
Session

Mitigating Risks in a Digital World

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmPROFESSIONAL ISSUES
EdTechEAL/D
Session

Move More with Less: Fitness Games with Minimal Gear

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmPHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Early Childhood
Session

Problem Solving in CTS Mechanics

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmCTS
Session

SESSION FULL Learn to Slow Down! Sound Bath for Teachers - PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmHEALTH & WELLNESS
Session

Strong Sentences, Strong Writers

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmLITERACY
Writing
Session

Teaching Math: 5 Big Things

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmNUMERACY
Mathematics
Session

The Colony Taught Me Too- Lessons from Teaching on a Hutterite Colony

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmREFLECTION & COLLABORATION
AssessmentEquity
Session

Tour of the Trades Part B: Hands on Activity - MAX 12 Participants

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmCTS
STEM
Session

Unlocking Early Literacy

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmEARLY LEARNING
LiteracyWritingLeadership
Session

Unlocking MathUp: A Practical Guide for K-9 Educators

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmNUMERACY
AssessmentMathematics
Session

What's New in Canva? Power Up Your Classroom with the Latest Innovations

Fri, 20 Feb · 5:30 pmTECHNOLOGY
EdTechEAL/DCurriculum
Session

Blast Off with Gizmos: Coding Adventure on Mars for Grades 4-6

Fri, 20 Feb · 8:00 pmSCIENCE
EdTechArts
Session

Bridging the Relationship Gap Between Teacher and Student

Fri, 20 Feb · 8:00 pmKEYNOTE & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Session

Rising Writers: A Creative Writing Starter Kit

Fri, 20 Feb · 8:00 pmLITERACY
WritingCurriculum
Session

Unlocking the Power of the IPP to Transform Assessment Practices

Fri, 20 Feb · 8:00 pmASSESSMENT
Assessment
Session