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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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Thursday, October 24
 

10:45am MDT

ASEBP - Staying well at work. What do I need to be well?
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Robson/Logan/Palisades Ballroom
This session will explore your dimensions of wellness and the supports that are available to you as a school division employee.  Learn all you need to know about your Employee and Family Assistance Program (Inkblot) so you can put your own oxygen mask on first. NOTE: This session is only for participants who receive their employer provided health and/or income replacement benefits from ASEBP. 



  




Presenters
JP

Jennifer Pollard

ASEBP
Jennifer Pollard is a Workplace Wellness Consultant who has been working with ASEBP, supporting school divisions with their workplace wellness initiatives around Alberta for 3 ½ years.  Prior to working with ASEBP, Jennifer spent 15 years working within Addictions and Mental health... Read More →
avatar for Leesa Chartrand

Leesa Chartrand

SIS Data Analyst, Wild Rose School Division
Leesa Chartrand has been with Wild Rose School Division since 2008.  She is currently the SIS Data Analyst and supports school staff with PowerSchool, PASIPrep, SchoolEngage, MBA Report Creator (Report Cards), MBA Attendance and all things student data related!  
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Robson/Logan/Palisades Ballroom
  Professional Development, Session

10:45am MDT

Microsoft Excel - Basics & Intermediate
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room
Excel is a great tool for working with SIS Data. Learning to manipulate the information to meet your needs helps with work flow and day to day office functions. This session will cover the basics of the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Contextual Menus, View, Zoom, Moving around Excel Basic Formulas), fill data handle, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc.



 


Presenters
avatar for Brian Wynder

Brian Wynder

Data Coordinator, Elk Island Catholic Schools
Brian Wynder has been with Elk Island Catholic Schools as the data coordinator for over 12 years.  He brings wide experience using PowerSchool, PASIPrep and other tools to manage student data and to build business processes using that data within school environments.
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room
  Professional Development, Session

1:00pm MDT

ASEBP
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Robson/Logan/Palisades Ballroom
Whether you are a new covered member or not, this session can help you learn about the wide range of benefits, programs, and services we offer.
Presenters
JP

Jennifer Pollard

ASEBP
Jennifer Pollard is a Workplace Wellness Consultant who has been working with ASEBP, supporting school divisions with their workplace wellness initiatives around Alberta for 3 ½ years.  Prior to working with ASEBP, Jennifer spent 15 years working within Addictions and Mental health... Read More →
avatar for Myrna Noble

Myrna Noble

Application Analyst, Wolf Creek School Division
Myrna Noble has been with Wolf Creek Public Schools for over 20 years. She has both school and district experience in all things PowerSchool, PASI, SchoolEngage, Bright Arrow, MBA Report Creator and supporting all levels of schools with everything SIS related.
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Robson/Logan/Palisades Ballroom
  Professional Development, Session

1:00pm MDT

Canva for Newsletters, etc.
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
Join us as we explore Canva and learn how to create professional looking newsletters, flyers, certificates, banners, etc. We will learn how to create, add stock images, your own images, use the bulk create, use the "magic studio" and much more.
Visit https://www.canva.com if you would like to take a sneak peak before the session.







Presenters
LW
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
  Professional Development, Session

1:00pm MDT

Google Apps (Basic)
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
Many schools are using Google apps for collaboration, communication, and sharing. In this practical session, Kaila and Kari will answer some of the common questions you might have about the Google tools, look at some of the great features you might not be using, and make you feel more comfortable using them in your day-to-day work!  
Presenters
BB

Bob Barrett

Director of ET & IT Services, Northern Lights Public Schools
I have worked IT in K-12 education for over 20 years. I have several certifications including Microsoft and Google and continue to learn everyday how these can be used to provide opportunities in education.
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
  Professional Development, Session

2:30pm MDT

Canva for Newsletters, etc.
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
Join us as we explore Canva and learn how to create professional looking newsletters, flyers, certificates, banners, etc. We will learn how to create, add stock images, your own images, use the bulk create, use the "magic studio" and much more.
Visit https://www.canva.com if you would like to take a sneak peak before the session.







Presenters
LW
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
  Professional Development, Session
 
Friday, October 25
 

8:30am MDT

Google Sheets - Basic
Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
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
BB

Bob Barrett

Director of ET & IT Services, Northern Lights Public Schools
I have worked IT in K-12 education for over 20 years. I have several certifications including Microsoft and Google and continue to learn everyday how these can be used to provide opportunities in education.
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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
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
  Professional Development, Session

8:30am MDT

Time Management
Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room
Schools are a very busy place and the school office is no exception, in fact it is often the busiest place in the building! We will discuss ideas around time management. This session will be roundtable in style. Come prepared to share what has worked for you in the past!
Presenters
avatar for Tanya Sloan

Tanya Sloan

SIS Coordinator, Sturgeon School Division
Tanya Sloan has been with Sturgeon Public Schools for over 9 years. In the SIS Coordinator role, she quickly learnt the value of the Alberta PowerSchool SIS User Group and forging alliances with it's members. (*Big tip newbies!)Her experience with PowerSchool SIS, PASI, SchoolMessenger... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Amethyst/Emerald Room
  Professional Development, Session

10:00am MDT

Google Apps - Advanced
Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am MDT
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
You’ve mastered the basics, but there must be more efficient and even new ways to do some of these tasks, right? In this session, join Bob to explore some of the amazing and creative ways they've been using updated Google tools with admin staff to keep organized, manage time, communicate approriately and efficiently (even when language can be a barrier), and all in all keep the workplace running tickety-boo! .

Presenters
BB

Bob Barrett

Director of ET & IT Services, Northern Lights Public Schools
I have worked IT in K-12 education for over 20 years. I have several certifications including Microsoft and Google and continue to learn everyday how these can be used to provide opportunities in education.
Friday October 25, 2024 10:00am - 11:15am MDT
Silverbirch Conference Centre Room 7
  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
avatar for Norma Emde

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.
avatar for Sharon Barrett

Sharon Barrett

Head of Record Services, Northern Lights School Division
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

A Day in the Life of a School Admin. Assistant - Let's Chat
Friday October 25, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Rundle Ballroom
Do you sometimes feel like you have been thrown into the ringer, surrounded by Power School data, PASI alerts, Registration forms, Digital Student Records, AB ED Audits, newsletters, websites, school fees and field trips? Have no fear! This interactive session for Admin Assistant’s is geared towards helping you get through the madness of Sept or the craziness of June or just a regular November day bombarded by teachers & staff, hurt & sickly children, angry/needy parents, snow days, and the worst of all evils... the jammed photocopier.
Presenters
FH

Faye Haskins

SIS Administrator, St Albert Public Schools
Faye Haskins has been working with St. Albert Public Schools for 14 years. She has experience both at the school and district level and believes in the value of forging relationships and working together to share experience and knowledge.  Faye trains and supports school staff in... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Rundle Ballroom
  Professional Development, Session

2:15pm MDT

Difficult Conversations without getting emotionally invested.
Friday October 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
When conversations are hard and emotions run high, coming to a resolution can be difficult.  This session will demonstrate some methods of lessening the tension and emotions so these situations remain calm and allow for relationships to continue.







Presenters
FH

Faye Haskins

SIS Administrator, St Albert Public Schools
Faye Haskins has been working with St. Albert Public Schools for 14 years. She has experience both at the school and district level and believes in the value of forging relationships and working together to share experience and knowledge.  Faye trains and supports school staff in... Read More →
avatar for Tanya Sloan

Tanya Sloan

SIS Coordinator, Sturgeon School Division
Tanya Sloan has been with Sturgeon Public Schools for over 9 years. In the SIS Coordinator role, she quickly learnt the value of the Alberta PowerSchool SIS User Group and forging alliances with it's members. (*Big tip newbies!)Her experience with PowerSchool SIS, PASI, SchoolMessenger... Read More →
Friday October 25, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Maligne/Morraine Room
  Professional Development, Session
 
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