CATCA 2023: Full Schedule

CATCA recognizes that convention is situated on Treaty 7, South of Red Deer River, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, and Stoney Nakoda peoples, and that the North of Red Deer River Treaty 6, traditional Métis, Cree, and Saulteaux territory. We honour the First Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, and we give thanks for the land.

The POST CONVENTION VIDEOS are going to be available until May 30th, and here is the link: CLICK HERE

9:00am MST

Teaching the New Physical Education and Wellness Curriculum Without Breaking a Sweat (JK, You’ll be Sweating!)

This session is designed to support teachers to increase their confidence and competence to implement the Alberta K-6 Physical Education and Wellness curriculum. The content will be grounded in best practice in pedagogy, and will cover the similarities and differences from previous curricula, provide tips on planning, implementation and assessment, and include a reference resource for each organizing idea.

Speakers

Chesa Peter

Health & Wellness Consultant, Everactive Schools

Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2503

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

9:00am MST

Esports in Middle School

For this session I will discuss how to set up an Esports Team within your school. I will discuss the setup of a program from the very beginning to participating in tournaments. I will also talk about different issues that may arise from IT to parent concerns. We will also look at running practices and creating teams.

Speakers

Michael Saretzky

Teacher

I have been teaching since 2005, coming to Alberta from BC. During my time in teaching I have had stops in Fox Creek, Hinton and now Red Deer. Over the past, almost 20 years, I have taught a plethera of subjects and grades, from grade 3 to grade 11 math, science and English. Also... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 9:00am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2304

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

10:20am MST

Forest Bathing and Earthing – Natural Ways to Heal

Forest Bathing and Earthing may be the latest health trend, but they certainly are not new practices! In this session you’ll gain a clear understanding of what these practices are, what the benefits are, and how You can do them. Learn how the ancient wisdom of spending time in the forest and with your feet on the earth is not only good for your health, but good for your soul! (A great add-on for outdoor education classes and arts-related programs)

Speakers

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc

Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 16+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-AC147 Studio B

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) | Physical Education (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) | Music & Band (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) | Drama & Dance (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) | Art (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) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), 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)

10:20am MST

PE and Wellness Take Shape with the New K-6 Curriculum

The new Physical Education and Wellness curriculum uses a comprehensive, strengths-based focus that develops the whole individual and nurtures students in pursuing a healthy and active life. Come explore the learning outcomes of the "Active Living" section of this curriculum as we participate in physical literacy-based activities. Be prepared to walk away with some ideas around planning and see the outcomes take shape while you gain a better understanding of this new curriculum.
THERE WILL BE A POST-CONVENTION VIDEO FOR THIS SESSION UNTIL MAY 30th.

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the past 5 years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has presented... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1500 (Cornerstone)

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

11:40am MST

Run, Jump & Throw Like a Legend

Are you prepared to BECOME LEGENDARY?! Come experience learning outcomes from the NEW Physical Education and Wellness curriculum in this "legendary" session. We will explore and participate in activities from two sought-after programs; Mini Legends and Run Like a Legend. Both provide opportunities for students to practice fundamental movement skills, boost confidence, improve communication skills and so much more! The skills learned from these programs transfer over to countless sports, activities and in life!

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1500 (Cornerstone)

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

11:40am MST

Aboriginal Games

Participants should come prepared to meet others and have a blast! Bring along a colleague or friend to challenge! We'll be playing a wide variety of Aboriginal games. Participants will receive background on the various games, and suggestions on how to differentiate them to all levels. But mostly come for some movement and wellness and an opportunity to connect with others while learning some Indigenous culture and history!

Speakers

Terry Lakey

FNMI Learning Services, Red Deer Public School District

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic- Main Gym

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

11:40am MST

How to teach financial literacy

At some point in your adult life, you may have experienced the harsh consequences of poor money management. It could be when you fell behind on rent payments or got in over your head with credit card debt. If we want youth to avoid those same pitfalls, then we need to start teaching financial literacy sooner rather than later.

Research, including influential work by David Whitebread and Sue Bingham of the University of Cambridge, suggests that many of our financial habits are set by age 7. If good habits aren’t formed early, it becomes harder and harder to point your offspring in the right direction.How, then, do educators teach the value of a dollar and other key financial lessons? Here are some basic steps teachers can take immediately to put them on the right path. This is part of the new curriculum this session.

Speakers

Christine Meaden

JA Southern Alberta

Melissa From

President & CEO, JA Southern Alberta

Melissa From is the President and CEO of JA Southern Alberta, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching youth about business, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. In addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina, Melissa holds a Certificate... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-B501 (Basement)

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Mathematics (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

1:00pm MST

ENCANTO to Tik Tok: Dances for K-12 Phys Ed

Ready to pack your PE toolkit with the best and most popular dances that get students active? In this session, learn how to combine PLAY with PURPOSE as you experience a dance class with choreography based on fundamental movement skills. With these moves and coaching, your students will develop physical literacy: the competence, confidence and the motivation to be active for life. We Don’t Talk About Bruno…but you WILL leave this session talking about how much FUN and simple teaching dance can be!

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1500 (Cornerstone)

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

2:20pm MST

Simple Dances for Phys Ed: 80s and 90s Edition! (K-12)

Get your hairspray, rocker gear, neon spandex and boombox ready - we're going Old Skool with this dance party! This session will show you how simple and easy teaching dance can be, featuring simple moves purposefully designed to develop jumping, twisting, leaping, hopping cross-lateral coordination, and other fundamental movement skills, in support of your K-12 Physical Education curriculum. Forget 5-6-7-8 or left foot/right foot choreography - there are only 3 rules in this class: Be Positive. Be Fun. Be Yourself.

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1500 (Cornerstone)

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3)

2:20pm MST

The 3 R’s: Relax, Renew and Refocus. All you have to do is lie there

Stress is disruptive to our lives and can negatively impact our emotional and physical wellbeing. Grab a blanket, pillow, dim the lights and experience profound relaxation for your body and mind. All you have to do is lie there as Susan guides you through a deep meditation known as Yoga Nidra. A perfect way to start or end your day. Yoga Nidra (Guided Meditation): an ancient technique, thousands of years old, that Susan studied with Yoga Masters in India having done her advanced training in this area.

Speakers

Susan Agrios

Founder & CEO, Agrios Mindfitness

Agrios MINDFITNESS (Mindfulness Fitness) was born in the connective tissues between health and wellbeing. Susan Agrios changes lives. Online and in person, she teaches fitness, mindfulness and yoga for people and businesses the world over. Before MINDFITNESS, Susan was a K-12 teacher... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-AC148 Studio C

2:20pm MST

Joy of Movement (Enhancing Learning)

Moving the body is important for health, (physical, mental, and emotional) and also enhances learning. Interactive session offers great tools for your personal well-being, as well as for improving student performance and attitudes. Experience creative, expressive movement that’s safe, easy to do, and simple to incorporate into the classroom. Learn The BrainDance (a technique to help students improve performance, focus and co-ordination), the principles of Nia, and more in this fun session, which includes dance-based movement. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

NOTE: a ROOM WITH OPEN SPACE FOR MOVING IN IS REQUIRED AND A FLIPCHART Or WHITEBOARD WOULD BE A GREAT ASSET FOR THIS SESSION.

Speakers

Tina Thrussel

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-AC147 Studio B

9:00am MST

Winter Activity Day - Facilitation Skills for Outdoors and Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Welcome to Kuriakos! We’re thrilled to host you for our Outdoor Education Day. This session is a great way to get out of the city and share some of our passion for the outdoors and for guiding youth. Topics to be covered include classroom initiatives and theories of facilitation in Experiential Education. Activities for the day will be interactive and mostly outdoors, making the most of our beautiful site on Sylvan Lake. Participants will be provided with session notes and assorted lesson plans for Outdoor Education. Please dress for the weather. We’ll provide all the equipment, plus coffee and lunch! Just a reminder there is limited cellular service at this location. We are only accepting 20 delegates to this session.

Kuriakos is a year-round summer camp and Outdoor Education Centre on Sylvan Lake. We are 30 minutes west of Red Deer, north of Hwy 11A on Range Road 24 (5-39317, Range Rd 24, AB T4E 2R7). For more information about Kuriakos Outdoor School, visit https://kuriakos.ab.ca/outdoor-school

Please take a look at our introdcution and schedule for the day. It includes information abotu what to bring, as well as a link to directions.

Speakers

Kendra Freeland

Program Director, Kuriakos Outdoor School

Hi there! I'm the Program Director at Kuriakos, a camp and retreat centre on Sylvan Lake. Since 2010, Kuriakos has been offering Outdoor Education programs through Kuriakos Outdoor School (KOS). I've been in my role since 2016. Facilitating programs for teams and youth has been a... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 9:00am - 3:20pm MST
Camp Kuriakos 5-39317, Range Rd 24, AB T4E 2R7

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Essential skills for teaching PE - Simple things that make a HUGE difference in your teaching -

Back to the basics - When I started teaching Physical Education, I had a partner teacher who loved to set me up to fail. He would set up kids to pretend to fight, fake an injury, leave the gym, sit down… all on his cue. Why? He was testing my basic skills to observe and adapt. This session is a practical session for teachers trained in PE or who have ended up teaching PE and need some tools to manage the gym, which if you're reading this, know that it is a very different skill set than a classroom. I will be sharing some of the Key Skills for the gym to engage all students, everyday in some key categories: feedback (zone approach so they think you're always watching), movement around the gym (why the middle is trouble), teams (student psychology), game modification (level the playing field), how to challenge all students and level the playing field between skill levels. I was mentored by some of the best, time to share the skills that make it easier.
THERE WILL BE A POST-CONVENTION VIDEO FOR THIS SESSION UNTIL MAY 30th.

Speakers

Paul Marlett

Learning Leader, Calgary Board of Education

Paul is a purebred teacher and a maverick in education who focuses on the “art of teaching”. Having taught for over 2 decades outdoors, in the classroom, and in the gym, from grades 1 to 12 in all subject matters and 10 years with the Blended Homeschooling program, he brings unique... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2505

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

1:00pm MST

You Hold The Pen

Two-time Olympian and skip of Canada’s silver medal-winning curling team at the 2010 Winter Olympics will talk about making decisions, both on the ice and off of it, and how doing so effectively can have an enormous impact on your story and journey. “My theme is about choices, and that you do have control over how your life story unfolds.” Everything you become is based on the choices you make and as you write the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold that pen.

Speakers

Cheryl Bernard

At the age of 23, Cheryl Bernard started an insurance brokerage and propelled the agency to six million dollars in sales in just 11 years. At the age of 43, she helped Canada win a silver medal in curling at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. Passionate about inspiring others to reach... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-Art Centre Main Stage

2:20pm MST

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Made Easy

An ideal workshop for those working within a school community or in the field of mental health. The focus is for the participants to experientially engage in activities that promote social and emotional wellness that they can use within their school community. The goal of the workshop is through active engagement in the activities, participants will increase their personal well-being, while also learning practical strategies to use with their students and/or colleagues immediately.

Speakers

Megan Brain

Shana Fairbank (BPE, BEd, The Working Mind Facilitator -MHCC) My background is in physical and mental health. As a physical and wellness educator, I have spent years researching, teaching and developing curriculum for Alberta. As a mom of four boys, coach and active member in my community... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2901B

2:20pm MST

How to Dance a Book

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to engage your students in reading, you’ll love dancing a book. “Movement makes everything better.” It was this philosophy that lead to Christina getting curious about how reading a book could be a more active adventure. Kids sit so much and it’s exciting to have them experience the magic of reading on a more whole-bodied level. Dancing a Book is a wonderful opportunity for self-expression, creativity and outright joy. It’s the perfect exercise when you’ve got kids with lots of energy, or you want to build community through cooperation. The beauty of this activity is that it promotes literacy, both intellectual and physical, along with connecting movement to ideas, feelings and the written word. You’ll return to this activity over and over because your students will love it.

Come to this active workshop for a practical lesson that you can use with any book in any subject. Christina will be sharing her newly published book What Makes a Dancer? as a model for the session.

Speakers

Christina Marlett

Courageous Self-Care

As the creator of Courageous Self-Care, Christina is passionate about helping stressed-out teachers learn to lead their students, families and themselves from a place of wholeness, overflowing energy and deep self-respect. She excels at helping overwhelmed leaders revitalize their... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2503

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

2:20pm MST

Ultimate Frisbee In a Day (or hour)

WHY ULTIMATE you may ask... Well, it is another great invasion game that has the potential to build teamwork quickly among all skill levels, introduce new motor patterns to challenge your top athletes, and the opportunity to build complex strategies while playing. This is an active session and you will be playing the game (or online I will be demonstrating all of the phases of the progression, find a space and play with me as much as you can… a bag full or disc would be helpful… round up some colleagues and pause and play). In the time we have we will cover a full progression through the skills, accompanying games (like box-timate and choo choo... so much fun), and the gameplay progression to supercharge the speed and teamwork of your class. Modifying field size, equipment and rules, you can get 2 weeks out of this session. Get to the games and teach from there is the name of this progression. Once you know the 1/10th scan, what a scoob and hammer is, who the handler is and the history of the game, it’s hard to end the unit.

THERE WILL BE A POST-CONVENTION VIDEO FOR THIS SESSION UNTIL MAY 30TH.

Speakers

Paul Marlett

Learning Leader, Calgary Board of Education

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic- Main Gym

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

2:20pm MST

Living the Warrior's Code

Using the many lessons learned from a race career spanning over 17 years, in addition to being a Personal Trainer since 1998 the talk will use real life examples of how to overcome any obstacle, grow from challenges and create a life that is amazing. The talk features many powerful images, movie clips from the documentary about my near death crash and recovery, as well as funny memes. The audience will feel a range of powerful emotions that tie in to life lessons that easily transfer to the classroom as well as personal growth.

Speakers

Scott McDermott

Owner, Warrior Code Training

His is the Bio most requested for introductions: After a 13 year career in Architecture had Scott overweight, sick and stressed, Scott made a change, got super fit and then built a 15,000 square foot gym in 2002; Best Body Fitness. Next, he wrote a book about health and fitness called... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-1408

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)