ATLE Administrative Assistants' Conference 2024: Full Schedule

We are happy to be getting together again, this year at the Double Tree By Hilton West Edmonton - 16615 109 Avenue NW in beautiful Edmonton, AB! The ATLE Administrative Assistants’ Conference 2024 promises to be the best conference yet with a well-rounded program with plenty of sessions for professional growth and tons of opportunities for networking and socializing!

Note: The schedule below is in draft and may be subject to changes including additions and deletions.

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8:30am MDT

Google Sheets - Basic

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

Amethyst/Emerald Room

Want to become more familiar with Google Sheets? Come to this hands-on session where we’ll cover the basics to get you feeling comfortable and confident with Google Sheets. This session will cover the toolbar, adding data, sorting and manipulating data as well as basic formulas.

Presenters

Bob Barrett

Director of ET & IT Services, Northern Lights Public Schools

I have worked IT in K-12 education for over 25 years. I have worked with staff and students to help them use technology to improve their experience. I continue to learn every day how tech can be used to provide opportunities in education.

Janet Bell

Director of Professional Learning, ATLE (Alberta Technology Leaders in Education)

Janet for years has been intrigued by how technology can rapidly redefine our educational landscape, and the constant role digital literacy plays in keeping us all grounded in such times of change. These days, at ATLE and beyond, much of her work focuses on exploring the evolving... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room

Professional Development, Session

10:00am MDT

SchoolMessenger

Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am MDT

Amethyst/Emerald Room

Do you use SchoolMessenger but would like to know more? We will discuss how our School Divisions use the product and offer an overview of the various add-ons available. This is NOT a vendor session. Instead, the session will be led by school division users.

Presenters

Norma Emde

Student Records Specialist, Golden Hills School Division

Norma Emde has worked with Golden Hills School Division for 16 years. She has worked in schools and school districts since 1997. Her experience includes training and support in PowerSchool, PASI, SchoolEngage, SchoolMessenger and other areas related to student data.

Sharon Barrett

Div/Off Head of Records, Northern Lights Public Schools

Sharon Barrett is the Head of Record Services with Northern Lights Public Schools. She has experience using PowerSchool, PASI, SchoolEngage, SchoolMessenger and supporting schools with their SIS needs. Sharon began her career with Northern Lights in August 2018. She was previously... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room

Professional Development, Session

12:45pm MDT

Round table discussion - Senior High

Friday October 25, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm MDT

Amethyst/Emerald Room

Opportunity to discuss best practices at the senior high level for SIS setup, office management, communication with families, etc.

Presenters

Duane Beazer

Senior Application Support Analyst, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Duane has been working in educational technology since 2004, first joining Westwind School Division for 16 years, then joining the Technology team Edmonton Catholic Schools in 2020. His current role is as Senior Application Support Analyst, covering PowerSchool, SchoolEngage for... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room

Round Table, Session