CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

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.

10:20am MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 1437

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 →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1437

11:40am MST

Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for English Learners/Emerging Literacy Learners

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2503

If you are wondering how to best support and teach additional language learners in your classroom how to read, then this session is for you. We will explore the joint statement from The Reading League and the National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) and examine the six pillars outlined by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) that are crucial for supporting language learners.

Speakers

Angela Skene

I am an educator based in Alberta with a Master's degree in English Language Learners, which I earned in 2019 from the University of North Dakota. My goal is to make learning exciting and to tailor my teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student. I am deeply passionate... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2503

English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

9:00am MST

EdCamp-EAL/ESL

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room AC142 (Arts Centre)

EdCamp - EAL/ESL

With the increased number of English Language Learners across central Alberta, more and more teachers are working with English Language Learners. This collaborative session will provide educators the opportunity to discuss best practices in supporting EAL/ESL students and to ask questions about this area. Here is the document you will work from: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGbYXhyt0rBrRRKdk3uZQqCXXYL9FMa9LxiYoi5LzI8/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Gaylene Mackay

Gaylene has been working in the field of EAL for the past 21 years. She currently works as EAL Lead Teacher for Red Deer Public Schools and has taught and supported English Language Learners at the high school and middle school level. Additionally, Gaylene serves as president of the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room AC142 (Arts Centre)

English Additional Language [EAL/ESL](TQS/LQS 4), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Reflection/Collaboration (TQS/LQS 2), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

Collaboration-EdCamp Edcamp-EAL/ESL

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