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South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association

We are now planning your 2016 convention. Watch for

Our Theme

coming soon!

Our 117^th Annual Convention will be held at the

University of Lethbridge

February 18 & 19, 2016

Note There will be NO SHUTTLE service this year. Enjoy your Cardio Workout!

2016 At A Glance

Hungry!! Try these food outlets

Thursday Keynote Speaker:
A wonderful and Engaging Speaker

"info on the speaker is coming."

For more information click here.

Her mission is to remind teachers of how important they are in the lives of children, highlighting both learning theory as well as tools for communication. She makes important points while sharing poignant stories and lots of laughs. She firmly believes that teachers need to be having fun, and staying in touch with their passion, to make their biggest impact in the classroom. - See more at: http://www.debbiesilver.com/about-debbie/#sthash.wzq0fejX.dpuf

Our Friday Keynote will be

An Inspirational Speaker

Information will be posted here.

Click here to see information on the keynotes.

Thank you south western teachers for another great convention.

Congratulations to the Prize winners this year.

Robbyn Amy -Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (Thursday session evaluation winner)

Aaron Fitchet -Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (Friday session evaluation winner)

Elizabeth Pocock $200 gift ceritificate (session host winner)

Tweeting about this year's SWATCA? Add us @swatca and use the tag #swatca.

Notice The Alternate PD option is clossed for this year. Enjoy Convention! Next year's activities will be considered from Sept. 2015 to December 15, 2015

Please follow this link for more information on the regulations.

Alternate PD information follow link

All attendees are reminded that SWATCA is a closed convention open to ATA members only. Persons wishing to attend SWATCA who are not currently ATA members are required to contact the ATA to arrange membership.

Question: Are teacher assistants/educational assistants/spouses of teachers/children of teachers eligible to attend teachers’ conventions?
Answer: No. Conventions are closed events designed for ATA members who hold the highest level of membership available to them and for a few invited guests. Central office and school administrators do not have the authority to direct teacher assistants or educational assistants to attend teachers’ conventions. (taken from the ATA website)