CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

3:20pm MST

The Power of Story: Living a Story Centric Life

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

Ever since we scratched symbols on a cave wall, we’ve been learning how to communicate through the art of story. It’s a universal truth that we learn through storytelling, by recognizing the experiences of others, and learning important lessons that stretch beyond the cautionary tales of stealing porridge from bears. This keynote is an engaging and interactive deep dive into the art of story, including the 3-act structure of life, and how to become the master of your own story through intentional interactions and an unwavering sense of perseverance.

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

Keynotes and Special Events, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

Post Convention Recordings Andrew Buckley

3:20pm MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

3:20pm MST

The ‘Not So Happily Ever After’ Storytelling Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

This workshop takes attendees on a magical journey through the origins of classic fairy tales, showing how storytelling principles as told through the lens of centuries old tales can inform modern writing techniques. Before two Grimm brothers compiled a collection of 'happily ever after' fairy tales, there existed the 'not so happy ever after' fairy tales. This interactive session is designed to empower teachers to inspire students through purely silly fun with a dark twist and a singular writing lesson: all stories must teach a lesson.

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

Post Convention Recordings Andrew Buckley

3:20pm MST

The ‘Trick or Treat’ Horror Writing Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

It's time to get creepy! This genre-bending workshop will take attendees through the horrors of . . . well . . . writing a horror. Highlighting the psychology of fear, we'll explore common horror tropes in storytelling, the formula for building a chilling tale, and put together a complete story outline for a horror movie (featuring workshop attendees). This interactive session provides teachers with the necessary tools to plan and break a discussion-based story plan. Touching upon principles of storytelling and genre writing, with a horror-infused twist, this interactive workshop is not for the faint of heart!

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Post Convention Recordings Andrew Buckley

3:20pm MST

Artificial Intelligence - The Creative World of Our Robot Overlords

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

AI has emerged as a tool that school-aged children have embraced, and consequently, has become a headache for teachers everywhere. This workshop offers an open discussion forum to teach the pros and cons of AI while laughing about how we’ll all eventually be replaced by talking toasters. Most importantly, it also provides useful tools and advice on how to use AI as a creative tool for writing projects.

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Educational Research (TQS/LQS 2), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

Post Convention Recordings Andrew Buckley