Convention Information
Convention Format
Please notice that all keynotes are offered twice! All keynotes will take place in the PWA gym.
We hope that this will allow everyone a chance to attend the keynotes - you pick which time is best for you.
Thursday, March 25
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Friday, March 26
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Session A: 9:00 - 10:15
Opening Keynote and sessions
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Session E: 9:00 - 10:15
Second Keynote repeated and sessions
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Session B: 10:35 - 11:50
Opening Keynote repeated and sessions
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Sessions F: 10:35 - 11:50
Third Keynote repeated and sessions
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Session C: 12:10 - 13:25
Second Keynote and sessions
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Session G: 12:10 - 13:25
Closing Keynote and sessions
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Session D: 13:45 - 15:00
Third Keynote and sessions
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Session H: 13:45 - 15:00
Closing Keynote repeated and sessions
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We don’t have a scheduled lunch break because the city of Grande Prairie is just too busy for +1400 people to be eating all at the same time. You can take your break whenever you choose!
Be prepared to show your ATA Member Card
In previous years we had name tags for all the teachers attending our convention printed and distributed through local school representatives. This system did not always work because some locals were unable to get the name tags to all the schools and we didn’t have a complete list of all the teachers. To prove eligibility at our Convention we decided it would be better to have teachers show their ATA Member Cards. This way, we also reduce the amount of paper and plastic we use (from the name tags). Whether we use name tags or ATA Member Cards, the MPTCA has never felt the need to police sessions and ask for identification from every teacher attending. However, on occasion a person’s eligibility to be at our Convention has been questioned, so proof may be requested. This convention is for ATA members and we want to ensure that there is space for teachers to attend the sessions of their choice. We are also protecting teachers under the ATA Professional Code of Conduct which non-teachers are not required to adhere to. Teachers who do not have a Member Card can register at the MPTCA office at the GP Composite High School on Wednesday, March 24th from 1 to 5 p.m. or during regular Convention hours. Please contact Barnett House to receive or replace your ATA Member Card. Visit cards.teachers.ab.ca for more information.
Convention Office & Information Center
The Convention Office and Information Center is located at the Grande Prairie Composite High School inside the main entrance. Stop by for session updates and the latest information about the Convention.
Convention Registration
For teachers on leave, student teachers and guests from other jurisdictions, pre-registration is on Wednesday, March 5th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Convention Office located at the Grande Prairie Composite High School inside the main entrance. You may also register during regular Convention hours. All other teachers do not need to register. Please have your name tag with you at all times to provide proof of membership.
Session Registration
Some sessions require you to pre-register. Please check the session description for instructions on how to pre-register. Some sessions also require a fee for materials used during the session, please pay the presenter.
Facilities
There is limited parking at these locations so it is a good idea to arrive early.
Sessions will be held at one of these three schools:
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GP Composite High School (CP)
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11202 104 St
Grande Prairie, AB
(780) 532-7721
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Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA)
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10815 104 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
(780) 532-9276
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Harry Balfour (HB)
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10815 104 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
(780) 532-9276
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