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Mr. Glenn Singleton"A Courageous Conversation About Race" One of the most difficult conversations to have in education is about the racial impacts of the achievement gap. Engage with Glenn Singleton, the foremost expert on interracial dialogue focused on race, racism, and institutionalized racism. Use the Courageous Conversations protocol to safely engage in dialogue explicitly focused on race and the experience of students of color in today's schools. "A Courageous Conversation About Race" Engage with Glenn Singleton,the foremost expert on interracial dialogue focused on race, racism, and institutionalized racism. Use the Courageous Conversations protocol to safely engage in dialogue explicitly focused on race and the experience of students of color in today's schools. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=704)
Ms. Peggy OrensteinFrom Princesses to Pop-Tarts: What the New Culture This session takes on the new "girlie-girl" culture which encourages girls from infancy onward to believe that how they look matters more than who they are. Orenstein connects the dots from toddler through tween, showing how even as new opportunities appear before today's girls, so does a path equating identity with image. She underscores the potential negative impact of the new girlie-girl culture, and shows how with awareness parents and teachers can effectively counterbalance its influence &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=750)
Mr. Barry MacDonaldBoy Smarts: Making Sense of Gender and Learning Barry’s highly engaging and inspirational talk addresses the gender achievement gap, highlighting how the differences between boys and girls go far beyond obvious biological differences. Understanding the varying needs of boys is crucial for their school success. Boys do not need excuses for bad behaviour, nor do they need rescue from their masculinity. They need respect, discipline, guidance, and understanding. Garner practical strategies from Barry MacDonald that you can use immediately! &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=333)
Ms. Amanda LindhoutFrom Captivity to Freedom to Forgiveness In this inspirational talk, Amanda Lindhout moves beyond the 15 months of unimaginable hardship she spent as a hostage in Somalia to remind us of hidden lessons that can be discovered through adversity. http://www.thelavinagency.com/speaker-amanda-lindhout.html &cropxunits=350&cropyunits=336)
Ms. Carol BellamyGlobal Education that lights the fire Praise for the ‘above and beyond’ role of teachers, who do far more than convey information to meet targets and ensure exam success. Carol Bellamy knows this first hand as the Chair of an organization focused on making education equitable around the world. She shares how to engage students to develop into productive, enquiring citizens who know and demand their rights and who drive society to reach its potential. Global Education that lights the fire Praise for the ‘above and beyond’ role of teachers, who do far more than convey information to meet targets and ensure exam success. Carol Bellamy knows this first hand as the Chair of an organization focused on making education equitable around the world. She shares how to engage students to develop into productive, enquiring citizens who know and demand their rights and who drive society to reach its potential. &cropxunits=122&cropyunits=150)
Mr. Steve BrinderTales from the Classroom Cleverly crafted and delivered with impeccable timing, Brinders's jokes and stories—a lot of them culled from his day job as a substitute teacher—send listeners into fits of hysteria. Hailed as one of the funniest comics on the circuit today, he delights audiences with his razor-sharp wit and unique perception of life's day-to-day events and many absurdities. He helps teachers laugh at the trials and tribulations of the profession, while reminding teachers of their amazing impact. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=750)
Dr. Samantha NuttDamned Nations In 1995, twenty-five-year-old Samantha Nutt, a recent medical-school graduate and a field volunteer for UNICEF, touched down in Baidoa, Somalia, "the City of Death." What she saw there would spur her on to a lifetime of passionate advocacy for children and families in war-torn areas around the world. In this Keynote she shares she lays out real, lasting solutions to these problems and shows how to move beyond outdated notions of charity towards a more progressive, inclusive, and respectful world &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=701)
Dr. Roberta BondarUnderstanding the Present-Launching the Future Diverse in careers ranging from scientist, to astronaut, to photographer, to author, Dr. Bondar shares her depth and breadth of educational and personal experiences as a means to enlighten educators who in urn inspire their students to prepare for the future. Understanding the Present-Launching the Future Diverse in careers ranging from scientist, to astronaut, to photographer, to author, Dr. Bondar shares her depth and breadth of personal and educational experiences as a means to enlighten educators who in turn inspire their students to prepare for the future. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=750)
Lt. Gen (Ret.) Honorable Romeo DallaireLeadership, Courage, and Conviction Through examples from his personal experiences, Lt. Gen. (Ret) Romeo Dallaire will share the capacity of teachers to act as leaders in developing the conviction and courage in their colleagues and their students to act for a better world. Leadership, Courage and Conviction Through examples from his personal experiences, Lt. Gen (Ret.) Romeo Dallaire will share the capacity of teachers to act as leaders in developing the conviction and courage in their colleagues and their students to act for a better world. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=755)
Mr. Jim GrantStudents Are not the Same Many schools are not prepared for today's dramatic changes in student behavior and performance. The disintegration of the family and many social pressures lead to classroom problems for which many educators are ill equipped to address. The factors and circumstances that conspire to undermine a student's personal infrastructure will be highlighted. Todays' educators are being held responsible for factors beyond their control. Finding Time for Interventions Learn classroom-tested, time-saving tips and strategies for overcoming the obstacle of finding time to administer high-quality interventions. Jim offers practical ideas you can use tomorrow, including flexible grouping structures, anchor and sponge activities, and teacher-tested management techniques. How Do Principals Deal with the Challenges Facing The changing nature of our society, coupled with the declining behavior and performance of many students, has altered the role of the school and principal. Today’s principals are faced with significant challenges as they set out to reform our schools. Many of these family and societal issues have been foisted on the schools. &cropxunits=360&cropyunits=504)
Dr. Marie BattisteThe Aboriginal Agenda: Nourishing their Learning S Aboriginal leaders and the Canadian Council of Ministers of Education, yet teachers are the front line workers for the priorities set. This session by Mi’kmaq educator and professor Dr. Marie Battiste provides a decolonizing perspective to unpacking Aboriginal education and offers promising practices that move beyond the add and stir Aboriginal content in curriculum approach to a theory of decolonized education and what it means to nourish their learning spirits. The Aboriginal Agenda: Nourishing their Learning S Aboriginal education has been actively named and pursued as a national agenda among Aboriginal leaders and the Canadian Council of Ministers of Education, yet teachers are the front line workers for the priorities set. This session by Mi’kmaq educator and professor Dr. Marie Battiste provides a decolonizing perspective to unpacking Aboriginal education and offers promising practices that move beyond the add and stir Aboriginal content in curriculum approach to a theory of decolonized education a &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=659)
Mrs. Elizabeth DokkenDivision 1: Building Things A hands-on demonstration of how to incorporate aspects of art and social studies into the Division 1 Science. This session offers numerous ideas for all five grade levels from pre-kindergarten to grade 3.Focus is placed on building and experimenting with devices that are age appropriate. Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Science This session is designed to focus on hands on discovery and experimentation at the early learning levels. A number of activities will be demontrated while even more ideas will be discussed. This session is designed to spark an interest and "awe" in young science students. &cropxunits=171&cropyunits=226)
Dr. Bob GarneauA New Dawn for School Leadership in Alberta A dialogue on the Alberta School Leadership Framework elements and their implications for school leadership practice: 1. New Professional Practice Competencies for School Leaders 2. Indicators of Quality for School Leader Development Programs 3. The roles of education stakeholders in supporting, guiding and directing school leaders. Session participants will also be invited to provide advice on how school leaders can be better supported in their practice. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=667)
Ms. Carol BoothroydGender in the Class room and Staff Room This eye opening and interactive session is guaranteed to make you smile. Learn how subtle communication signals can have more impact then words. Discover that childhood play patterns are alive and well in your world. Identify your own bias and become an adaptive communicator. You will see both students and colleagues from a different place. Teachers across Canada have enthusiastically recommended this session to colleagues. Humour, Wellness and Stress for Teachers Do want to improve your health, relationships, well being and effectiveness? Then this session is for you! Carol Boothroyd's presentation is guaranteed to give your laugh muscles a great workout and offer practical learning at the same time. Learn the medically proven connection between stress and 'dis-ease'. Share the healing power of humour. Be inspired to weave humour, stress management and playfulness into your classroom and staff room everyday. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=625)
Ms. Miriam P. TrehearneLearning to Write and Loving It! The author of Learning to Write and Loving It 2011, will share proven instructional approaches, engaging and developmentally appropriate writing activities, easy to implement and effective mini-lessons, ways to effectively scaffold play and literacy learning and worthwhile home-school connections. This practical workshop will bring writing across the preschool and kindergarten day to life through many Canadian writing samples and classroom video clips from classrooms, coast to coast. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=333)
Mr. Todd ButlerMusic and Satire A contributor to CBC Radio and Television and a veteran of over twenty years of live performing as a guitarist/vocalist and comedian, TODD Butler’s skills are honed to an exquisite point. He swings easily from lambasting politicians in hilarious political parodies to interpreting the latest news stories with a twist guaranteed to entertain you with a stunning combination of musical parody, whimsical wit, outstanding musicianship, and outrageous satire. Music and Satire TODD BUTLER has been guest host of CBC Radio’s Madly Off in All Directions, and has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival on CBC TV, Vancouver Comedy Festival and the Calgary Folk Festival, to name a few. “Best known for his clever satirical songs, Todd turns out to be a terrific guitarist with great technique and subtlety” Roy Forbes, Acoustic Guitar Magazine. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=407)
Mr. Jeremy SpinkMagic in the Middle Through humour and activities we will give you great ideas that will help you motivate adolescents and have fun in your classroom. You will walk away laughing and you will have Monday morning activities ready to go. &cropxunits=500&cropyunits=333)
Ms. Hannah TaylorLadybug Fund Hannah's encounter with a homeless person at age 5, coupled with a teacher who believed in her capacity to act to do something about homelessness, resulted in Hannah establishing the LadyBug Foundation at the age of 8. Her presentation will discuss the impact of that teacher on her life goals and what we can continue to do to support other students with visions like Hannah's. |
