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

10:20am MST

Rethinking Challenging Kids - An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving®

This session is an Introductory Training in Collaborative Problem Solving®. Participants will learn an empathic and accurate understanding of what causes challenging behaviour and are exposed to an overview of the three key components of the approach. This training is a foundation for professionals interested in learning more about CPS and sharing this approach with others. To learn more about CPS please visit thinkkids.org.

This session will be lead by Matt Sticksl. Matt has been teaching in unique settings with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) for nine years and is the only CPS Certified Trainer in Western Canada. Matt has completed trainings in CPS to professionals and parents within CBE, AHS and across North America. He is passionate about helping others learn CPS and recently moved to a part-time teaching position as a Resource Teacher so he can have more time to share this approach with parents and professionals in Alberta.

Speakers

Matt Sticksl

Teacher

Matt Sticksl is a Think:Kids CPS Certified Trainer in the Collaborative Problem Solving® approach and receives ongoing supervision from Think:Kids. He is also a teacher and parent living in Calgary, Alberta (Treaty 7). Matt is currently teaching in a Student Services role in a K-9... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 10:20am - 12:40pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-2600

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

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 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Red Deer Polytechnic-AC147 Studio B