This page shows the most up to date schedule of convention sessions offered by Association staff, instructors, and consultants. As changes occur, they will be reflected here and speakers will be contacted directly. Room information will be added as it is made available by the convention associations. Please refer to the Info for Speakers link for instructions on updating your bio, uploading/sharing files with delegates, and hotel information for each convention. If you have any questions, please contact dan.grassick@ata.ab.ca.
This workshop introduces school leaders to Coaching to Support Inclusion: A Principal’s Guide, a new Association publication designed as a self-paced program to explore the use of coaching to support inclusive practices. Coaching is defined as a professional development strategy in which coaches work with teachers to meet the diverse learning needs of students within an inclusive school environment. Coaching to Support Inclusion reflects the collegial and collaborative culture of Alberta schools and encourages principals to work with their teachers to consider the academic and social needs of students with exceptionalities in an inclusive learning environment. This session will prepare school leaders to facilitate the activities included in this resource intended to engage the school staff in the dialogue, design and implementation of coaching to support inclusion.
