CATCA 2023

Why does it matter that women’s voices still account for well less than a third of those who hold power, set agendas and exert influence? And what can educators do about it? When a country's public conversations fail to accurately reflect the experiences and priorities of a big portion of the population, everybody suffers. In this keynote presentation, Shari Graydon marries research, humour and stories to illuminate the causes and consequences of the gender gap, and to inspire educators to speak up to make the world we share more equitable.

What if I told you this workshop is about including and valuing you? If you sometimes feel like you are drowning in checklists of dos and don’ts, ever-changing curriculum recommendations (sent in emails lol) and information overload on diversity and inclusion this workshop is for you. As educators, we all want to provide inclusive and adaptive environments, experiences and education – this is not even a question. But over half of educators do not feel capable or comfortable providing more inclusive and adaptable instruction and learning activities out of fear of “doing it wrong”. In this workshop, we go back to basics so that we can feel creative, safe, and confident to adapt, try and succeed in our classrooms and gymnasiums. Teachers leave with straightforward tools and strategies for inclusion that they can use as soon as they leave the room.

SESSION REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS PREREGISTRATION AND PAYMENT WAS REQUIRED. SEE YOU AT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23.

Come prepared to learn to cook an Indian dish from scratch. Learn about the mystical spices used to create a dish from scratch.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ENOUGH SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE.
Please send an email transfer of $10 to kimi.abreu@rdcrs.ca to pay for the ingredients and secure your spot. NO REFUNDS. In your message, please indicate which session and if you are paying for someone else. Thank you.

This session will be held at Notre Dame High School (50 Lees Street, Red Deer AB T4R 2P6).

The problem with society today is that women and teens think there's a quick fix for healthy self-esteem, something in a bottle. Something they can do quickly that will instantly give them self-esteem. Kelly takes you through her journey of getting burnt as a two year old to being the ugly scar-faced girl in school to being named by Global TV as the Most Inspirational Person of 2020. How did she do it? In this presentation you will learn her strategies for strong, healthy self-esteem.

In this presentation Kelly shares her journey of going from the ugly scar-faced girl to the Most Inspirational Person of 2020. You will learn your value is not in how much money you make or don't make, but in your journey of life. Your story. Your lessons. Your gifts. That's where your true value in life lies. You will also learn how to take your sour lemon stories and turn them into sweet lemonade.

Let's be honest. Math can be super stressful for kids, parents AND teachers these days. Feeling like you can't do math leads to a lack of confidence, a feeling of hopelessness, and...a LOT of tears (from everyone involved)! But guess what? You don't have to be a math genius in order to inspire one! These 5 super secret (and super easy!) tips are guaranteed to turn that math frown upside down - for parents, teachers, AND their kids! This workshop emphasizes the idea that through teaching math, teachers can help students see themselves as creative, confident, and capable of anything. Ready to transform the way you approach teaching math? Let's do this!

In this workshop participants will explore concepts and terminology regarding gender and sexual diversity. We will look at best practices for teachers to create a safer and more welcoming school for all students as well as strategies for addressing homophobia and transphobia in their classroom. Teachers will also discuss methods for developing allyship skills within their school as well as the community at large.

This presentation is geared towards those working with elementary and middle school-aged children, but the information can be adapted to high school-aged students as well. Information will be presented, some tools will be practiced, and there will be time for discussion. The focus will include: • Common types of anxiety in children • Ways anxiety manifests in children • Understanding the anxiety cycle • On-hands strategies/tools for managing anxiety o Shifting Self-Talk o Mindfulness Practice (Focus/Awareness) o Body Relaxationo Breathing o Externalizing o Empowering o Anxiety Toleranco Retraining/Relearning through Exposureo Positive Reinforcement • Determining what is helpful and what is enabling• Working with the parents

This session will look at current research in support of anti homo/transphobic school environments. There will be opportunities for networking, sharing of resources, and dialogue to support classroom practices and schools moving forward to support queer inclusivity for students and staff.

This workshop was developed and is delivered in partnership with an RSW (Registered Social Worker) who has over 10 years of experience in child protection and adoptions work and is Metis. Speaking to our children about the current civil rights movements and the historical and current atrocities in our communities is overwhelming. The difficult reality of humanity is complicated for adults to understand, let alone for our tiny humans. This workshop teaches parents and educators alike how to talk to children in a way that is developmentally appropriate and why we need to talk to children about the core concepts behind systemic discrimination and significant social movements. Specific topics include Black Lives Matter and residential school, and colonialism.