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.
Mentoring is defined as the presence of caring individual who provides a young person with support, advice, friendship, reinforcement and constructive role modelling over time. Mentoring is increasingly recognized as a powerful strategy to support the positive development of children and youth. Research confirms that children and youth who participate in a mentoring relationship experience a number of benefits including the relationship that is developed over time. This workshop is intended to guide and support Alberta school leaders and other school staff in leadership roles with respect to mentoring initiatives. The workshop provides foundational information, implementation strategies and resources references to assist schools in establishing or enhancing mentoring initiatives.
