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For a complete listing of events, consult the conference calendar or contact Barnett House. Telephone: 780-447-9400 in Edmonton or 1-800-232-7208 from elsewhere in Alberta. This information is also posted on the Alberta Teachers’ Association website (www.teachers.ab.ca). Prior to attending a conference or workshop, please contact the sponsoring organization to confirm dates, locale and contacts.
October 13–15
Special Education Council Conference, Delta Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta. Theme: “Celebrating the Challenges 2011.” Sponsors: ATA and Special Education Council. Contact: Darci Fulton. Telephone: 403-777-7240; e-mail: dcfulton@cbe.ab.ca; website: www.specialeducation.ab.ca.
October 14–16
Social Studies Council Conference, Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Connecting Globally: Inviting the World into the Classroom.” Sponsors: ATA and Social Studies Council. Contact: Bryan Burley. Telephone: 403-343-1354; e-mail: burley@rdpsd.ab.ca; website: http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca.
October 14–16
Alberta School Library Council Conference, Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Connecting Globally: Inviting the World into the Classroom.” Sponsors: ATA and Alberta School Library Council. Contact: Jill Usher. Telephone: 780-464-6740; e-mail: jnusher@shaw.ca; website: http://aslc.teachers.ab.ca.
October 14–16
Educational Technology Council Conference, Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Connecting Globally: Inviting the World into the Classroom.” Sponsors: ATA and Educational Technology Council. Contact: Donna Griffin. Telephone: 780-464-3477; e-mail: donna.griffin@ei.educ.ab.ca; website: www.etcata.ca.
NOTE: The Social Studies Council, the Alberta School Library Council and the Educational Technology Council are cosponsoring their conferences under the theme “Connecting Globally: Inviting the World into the Classroom.”
October 19–21
Council on School Administration Conference, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “Leadership 11—Building a Framework for Change.” Sponsors: ATA and Council on School Administration. Contact: Jeff Johnson, conference director. Telephone: 780-441-6045; e-mail: leadership11@me.com. Contact: Garnet Goertzen, president. Telephone: 780-459-3990. Website: http://csa.teachers.ab.ca.
October 21–22
MATHEMATICS COUNCIL CONFERENCE, Marriott River Cree Resort, Enoch, Alberta.
Theme: “Looking for the Road Less Travelled.” Sponsors: ATA and Mathematics Council. Contact: Shauna Rebus. Telephone: 780-461-7738; e-mail: mrebus@telus.net; website: www.mathteachers.ab.ca.
October 21–22
SCIENCE COUNCIL CONFERENCE, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta. Theme: “Inspiring Science.” Sponsors: ATA and Science Council. Contact: Sandy Campbell. E-mail: sandy.campbell@plrd.ab.ca. Contact: Chris Gibbon. Telephone: 403-854-3642; e-mail: chris.gibbon@plrd.ab.ca; website: www.atasc.ab.ca.
October 21–22
Religious and Moral Education Council Conference, Mayfield Inn, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “World Religions in Dialogue: The New Frontier.” Sponsors: ATA and Religious and Moral Education Council. Contact: Ron Baier, conference director. Telephone: 780-632-2266; e-mail: ronb@eics.ab.ca. Website: http://rmec.teachers.ab.ca.
October 28–29
Fine Arts Council Conference, Delta South Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. Theme: “Designing Inspiring Learning.” Sponsors: ATA and Fine Arts Council. Contact: Gaye McVean, conference codirector. E-mail: gdmcvean@telusplanet.net. Contact: Irene Naested, conference codirector. E-mail: inaested@mtroyal.ca. Website: http://fac.teachers.ab.ca.
October 28–29
Substitute Teachers’ Conference, Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, Calgary. Theme: “Enhancing Professional Trust.” Sponsor: ATA. Contact: Kurt Moench, Associate Coordinator, SARO. Telephone: 403-265-2672; e-mail: kurt.moench@ata.ab.ca. Contact: Doreen Link, administrative officer. Telephone: 403-265-2672 or 1-800-332-1280 (toll free); e-mail: doreen.link@ata.ab.ca. Website: https://events.teachers.ab.ca/stc/2011.
October 28–29
Second Languages and Intercultural Council Conference, Canmore, Alberta. Theme: “Authenticity in Second Language Classrooms.” Sponsors: ATA and Second Languages and Intercultural Council. Contact: Sherri Johnston. Telephone: 780-417-8172; e-mail: sherri.johnston@ei.educ.ab.ca; website: http://slic.teachers.ab.ca.
November 3–5
Early Childhood Education Council Conference, Delta Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta. Theme: “Permission to Play.” Sponsors: ATA and Early Childhood Education Council. Contact: Rebecca Ghelfi. Telephone: 403-777-8250; e-mail: reghelfi@yahoo.ca. Contact: Lesley Jeannotte. Telephone: 403-500-2001; e-mail: lesley_jeannotte@yahoo.ca; website: http://ecec.teachers.ab.ca.
November 4–5
English as a Second Language Council Conference, The Westin, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: “It Takes a Village … Coming Together to Support English Language Learners.” Sponsors: ATA and English as a Second Language Council. Contact: Eva Milanowska DuChene. Telephone: 780-477-3584; e-mail: eva.milanowskaduchene@ecsd.net. Contact: Jill Munro. E-mail: jill.munro@epsb.ca; website: http://eslc.teachers.ab.ca.
November 17–19
Guidance Council Conference, Banff Park Lodge, Banff, Alberta. Theme: “Voices of Counselling: Inspiring and Empowering.” Sponsors: ATA and Guidance Council. Contact: Jodie Mattia. Telephone: 780-352-3782; e-mail: mattiaj@wrps.ab.ca; website: www.guidancecouncil.ca.
December 2–4
Le Conseil Français Conference, Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Canmore, Alberta. Theme: “Différents mais ensemble.” Sponsors: ATA and le Conseil français.
Contact: Carmen Mykula, conference director. Telephone: 780-913-9202; e-mail: bcmventures@netkaster.ca. Contact: Patricia Rijavec, president. Telephone: 780-468-6440; fax: 780-422-1947; e-mail: prijavec@shaw.ca; website: www.conseilfrancais.com.
