CBE - StaffAssoc ConvBooklet2009staffassociation.ca/pdfs/convention2009.pdf · Aquafi t Bob Bahan Pool 4812 14 Ave. S.E. Calgary First Aid Training Ernest Morrow School 1212 - 47

VENUE ADDRESSES

Aquafi t Bob Bahan Pool

4812 14 Ave. S.E. Calgary

First Aid Training Ernest Morrow School

1212 - 47 Street SE (Access to parking off 14th Ave SE)

Erlton Computer Centre Erlton Campus

24 - 28 Ave SW

Main Venue Forest Lawn High School

1304 - 44 Street SE

Oracle Training Lab Sir James Lougheed School

3519 - 36 Ave SW

Vision Resource Centre Captain John Palliser

1484 Northmount Drive NW

Please Note: Parking

is available at all sites

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WELCOME

The Board of Directors would like to welcome you to your 2009 Convention.

“Bridging Worlds” is aimed at knowing, learning and sharing.

Another great job by our 2009 Convention Committee for putting together a great variety of sessions for our diverse group of members.

Jean Minifi e, Chairperson

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2009

CAREER PRACTITIONERS

The Career Practitioners will be meeting at Forest Lawn High School for their convention sessions. Please contact your group’s administrators for further information.

SCIENCE TECHNICIANS

The Science Technicians will be meeting at Forest Lawn High School for their convention sessions. Please contact your group’s administrators for further information.

Staff Association Convention � February 12 & 13, 2009

Cathy Evanochko - Board Liaison

Sue Wenaas - Convention Coordinator

Carol Binder

Ann Craig (ret.)

Larry Frandle

Dorothy Galanov (ret.)

Mike Minard

Lynn Robbins

Sherry Vaskovics

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HOW TO REGISTER

Registration begins December 8 - 19, 2008 & January 7 - 22, 2009.•

Fax• your registration if the session does not require payment to 403-203-1716

Mail • your registration form if the session requires payment to: Staff Association Convention Offi ce

via inter school mail or mail to

#3, 1915 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary AB T2E 7C8

Make sure your registration is sent through the interschool mail in time• so that it is received at The Staff Association Offi ce no later than January 22, 2009.Registrations received after that date will be returned to the sender.

Cancellations: If there is an emergency situation, cancellations will be •

considered on an individual basis.

* REMINDER...please notify the Staff Association offi ce at 403-242-7555 ext. 3if you are unable to attend sessions that you have registered for, as there are waiting lists for many sessions.

FYI. We are investigating the possibilities of on-line registration for future conventions.

Staff Association Convention � Registration

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REGISTRATION FORMSTAFF ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2009

One registration form and one cheque (if applicable) per session.

Please print

NAME

SCHOOL/SITE

WORK PHONE EXT.

FAX

SESSION TITLE

SESSION DATE am pm

� Cheque attached, payable to “CBE Staff Association”

NO STAPLES PLEASE

Cheque # Amount #

Once your cheque has been received your registration

will be processed

Fax form to 403-203-1716 only if cheque not needed.

* REMINDER...please notify the Staff Association offi ce 403-242-7555 ext. 3if you are unable to attend sessions that you have registered for, as there are waiting lists for many sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: STAFF DEVELOPMENT FUNDS may not be used forConvention sessions.

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THINGS TO REMEMBER

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Registration is December 8 - 19, 2008 & January 7 - 22, 2009.•

For those sessions that require registration, fi ll in the registration form on page 3 and send it: ��by inter school mail, with your cheque, if payment is required ��by fax to 403-203-1716 if no payment is required

Registrations must be received at the Staff Association Convention Offi ce,• #3, 1915 - 32 Avenue NE by January 22, 2009.

Registrations received after January 22, 2009 will be returned to the •

sender. Consideration will be made for internal mail delivery.

Confi rmation will be confi rmed via fax as soon as your form has been • processed.

For more information, please contact

Sue Wenaas at 403-242-7555, ext. 3

Fax: 403-203-1716

LUNCHBag lunches are welcome. No cafeterias at sites. Hot Lunches - $7.00 will buy you a beef dip with soup and salad or a grilled cheese with soup and salad.

DOOR PRIZESThe draw for the door prizes will take place during the week following Convention. Winners will be notifi ed.

INTER-FAITH FOOD BANKThere will be boxes for the food bank at Forest Lawn High School only.

COFFEE, TEA, MUFFINS AND FRIENDS…Available at 8:00 am both days at all venues, and for those at FLHS come listen to Joal Kamps and his band.

DISPLAYSAgain this year, we will have another group of fabulous displays. Everything from soup to nuts! (Figuratively, not literally, of course) These displays will be in the lower gym next to the cafeteria.(same as last year). Cash only please.

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CONVENTION AT A GLANCEThursday, Feb. 12, 9:00 - 11:30am

Legend: BBP - Bob Bahan Pool FLHS - Forest Lawn High School SJL - Sir James LougheedEMS - Ernest Morrow School ECT - Erlton Computer Training Centre CJP - Captain John Palliser

Session ParticipantsRegistration

RequiredFee Location

Access Level 1(2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) Day 1 of 2 16 � $80.00 FLHS

Accessing the Heart of Education (NEW) 30 FLHS

Angel Wisdom (NEW) (9:00 - 4:00 pm) 20 � FLHS

Aquafi t 20 � BBP

Aromatherapy 25 � FLHS

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Communication Skills-Becoming an Eff ective Communication Partner (NEW)

30 FLHS

Awareness & Healthy Relationships (NEW)(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 20 � FLHS

Beyond the Comfort Zone - Calgary Community Conferencing (NEW) 30 FLHS

Brain Gym 50 � FLHS

Breathing for the Health of It! 30 FLHS

Canadian Callanetics 15 � FLHS

CBE School Libraries (NEW) 30 FLHS

CBE/TSS Benefi ts & Local Authorities Pension Plan 100 FLHS

Computers for the Absolute Beginner (NEW)(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $40.00 FLHS

Dealing with Diffi cult People CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 20 � $30.00 FLHS

Drum Your Stress Away - Drumming/Wellness Workshop 25 � FLHS

Empowerment Plus: Addressing the Missing Pieces That Lead to Addiction (NEW) 30 FLHS

Energize - Emotional Freedom Technique 25 � FLHS

Excel Level 1 (2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) Day 1 of 2 15 � $80.00 FLHS

Excel Level 2 (Express) (2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $40.00 ECT

Exploring Nutrition in CBE Food Service Operation (NEW) 30 � EMS

Financial Education (NEW) 30 FLHS

Finding Time for Finding Balance (NEW) 30 � FLHS

First Aid/CPR - Standard 2 Day(8:30 - 5:00 pm) Day 1 of 2 100 � $35.00 EMS

Garden Spirits Fairy Sculpture (NEW)(9:00 - 4:00pm) 22 � $60.00 FLHS

Humour And Sanity In The Education Workplace (NEW) 30 FLHS

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CONVENTION AT A GLANCEThursday, Feb. 12, 9:00 - 11:30am

Legend: BB - Bob Bahan Pool FLHS - Forest Lawn High School SJL - Sir James LougheedEMS - Ernest Morrow School ECT - Erlton Computer Training Centre CJP - Captain John Palliser



Investing 101 (NEW) (9:00 - 4:00 pm) 30 � FLHS

Listening for Better CommunicationCBE OACP Course (9:00 - 4:00 pm) 20 � $30.00 FLHS

Managing Challenging Behaviours in Young Children (NEW) 30 FLHS

Massage - Cranial 20 � FLHS

Massage 101 20 � FLHS

Oracle Financial - Online SM1 (Hands-on) 12 � SJL

Photography Level 1 (NEW) 12 � FLHS

Preventing Heart Attacks & Strokes (NEW) 30 FLHS

Publisher - Level 1 (2003) (CBE OACP Course)(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $40.00 ECT

Qi Gong 25 � FLHS

Refl exology for the Hand 25 � FLHS

See Better! Hear Better! Move Better! Think Better! (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Signing with Students in a School Setting 20 � FLHS

Spanish for Travellers in One Day(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $35.00 FLHS

Stress - Finding Peace Within 25 FLHS

The Clumsy & Uncoordinated Student 30 � FLHS

To Behave Or Not To Behave 30 FLHS

Understanding Oracle Financials 20 � FLHS

Using Stories & Script to Modify Behaviour (NEW) 30 FLHS

Vision Loss at a Glance (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Waiver Applications - What is needed to have the waiver approved for your parents (NEW) 30 FLHS

What Planet Are You From? (NEW) 30 FLHS

Woodlands Home For the Birds (Rustic Willow) (NEW) 30 � $20.00 FLHS

Word - Level 1 (Express) (2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00pm) 15 � $40.00 FLHS

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CONVENTION AT A GLANCEThursday, Feb. 12, 1:00 - 3:30pm




Accessing the Heart of Education (NEW) 30 FLHS

Beginning Italic Calligraphy (NEW) 12 � $20.00 FLHS

Beyond the Comfort Zone - Calgary Community Conferencing (NEW) 30 FLHS

BOATS: Behaviour observation AssessmentTeaching Strategies 30 FLHS

Braille Production Exploration (NEW) 16 � CJP

Brain Gym - Beyond Basics 50 � FLHS

Bullying: The Impacts on Self & Others (NEW) 30 FLHS

Creating Happiness & Life Balance Through Feng Shui (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Developmental Disability and the Reading Process 25 FLHS

Drum Your Stress Away - Drumming/Wellness Workshop 25 � FLHS

Fingerspell It 20 � FLHS

Fitness 101 Basic Tips To Help You Get A Good Start To Physical Activity (NEW) 30 � FLHS

Hosting House Music Concerts 30 FLHS

How Can I Protect My Bones? (NEW) 30 FLHS

Identity Theft - What You Should Know 30 � FLHS

Inner Critic to Inner Coach 30 FLHS

Let It Out! 30 FLHS


Massage - Cranial 20 � FLHS

Massage - Facial Acupressure (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Old Fashioned Milk Box Planter (Rustic Willow) (NEW) 30 � $20.00 FLHS

Oracle Financial - General Ledger Inquiry (Hands-on) 12 � SJL

Photography Level 2 (NEW) 12 � FLHS

Promoting Positive & Functional Behaviours in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (NEW) 30 FLHS

Relax, Relieve Tension and Restore Energy 30 FLHS

See Better! Hear Better! Move Better! Think Better! (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Understanding the Reading Process (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Waiver Applications - What is needed to have the waiver approved for your parents (NEW) 30 FLHS

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CONVENTION AT A GLANCEFriday, Feb. 13, 10:30am - 1:00pm


Keynote Speaker: Pat Pitsel

9:00 am - 10:15 am at Forest Lawn High School



Access Level 1(2003) CBE OACP Course Day 2 of 2 16 � $80.00 FLHS

Admission of Non-Canadian Students New to the CBE (NEW) 30 FLHS

Angel Garden Stake (Rustic Willow) (NEW) 30 � $20.00 FLHS

Art of Garnishing (NEW) 15 � $40.00 FLHS

Beginning Italic Calligraphy (NEW) 12 � $20.00 FLHS

Discover My Purpose 10 � FLHS

Energy Medicine (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Engaging the Aboriginal Student (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Excel Level 1 (2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) Day 2 of 2 15 � $80.00 FLHS

Fear Free Art 12 � $20.00 FLHS

First Aid.CPR - Standard Recertifi cation(8:30 - 5:00 pm) 100 � $35.00 EMS

First Aid/CPR - Standard 2 Day(8:30 - 5:00 pm) Day 2 of 2 100 � $35.00 EMS

Goal Setting & Achieving - The Impact It Has On Health, Wealth & Happiness (NEW) 30 FLHS

How To Stay Healthy In The Workplace 30 FLHS

Inner Critic to Inner Coach 30 FLHS

Laughter For Wellness (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Manage Your Workplace Emotions (CBE OACP Course) (NEW) 20 � $15.00 FLHS


Memory Mechanics (NEW) 20 � FLHS

Nutrition Nuts and Bolts (NEW) 30 FLHS

QuickBooks Chart of Accounts 15 � FLHS

Resolution Evolution: Successful Goal Setting Any Time of the Year (NEW) 30 FLHS

Supporting 21st Century Learning and Collaboration in the Workplace 30 FLHS

The Future of Math Education: Ten Times Faster (NEW) 25 � FLHS

Where to Begin Your Landscape Design 25 � $20.00 FLHS

Why Can’t I Sleep (NEW) 30 FLHS

Windows XP (Express) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $40.00 FLHS

Word - Level 2 (Express) (2003) CBE OACP Course(9:00 - 4:00 pm) 15 � $40.00 FLHS

Yoga Posture Clinic (NEW) 20 � FLHS

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Friday February 13th, 2009

9:00 am - 10:15 am

Pat Pitsel

“Sometimes it seems that we are a nation divided -French versus English; men versus women; young versus old; new Canadian versus Pioneer.

And what is the solution to this problem?

We could leave it the hands of politicians, but politics divide, not unite. We could leave it to the deep thinkers, but the need is for action, not theory.

What we need are human engineers who know how to build bridges

between those groups who are divided.

What we need is you –becauseif not you, then who?”

Staff Association Convention � Keynote Speaker

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SESSIONS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY

Access Level 1(2003) (CBE OACP Course)

CLS 16 $80.00 (2 day) Registration Required

Thursday 9:00 - 4:00pm Forest Lawn High School

Friday 9:00 - 4:00pm

COMFORTABLY PACED. Learn introductory concepts of database development including how to design a table and add, edit, locate, sort and delete records. Recommended prerequisites: Windows XP or Vista and Excel - Level 1 or

equivalent experience.

Accessing the Heart of Education

Leah Hofer & Lori Danyluk 30

Thursday 9:00 - 11:30am Forest Lawn High School

Thursday 1:00 - 3:30pm

Join us in this interactive Heartmath workshop designed to minimize stress and reintroduce joy and satisfaction. We will show you what’s going on in your body when you are stressed and teach you simple, proven techniques to shift your emotions in the moment.

Admission of Non-Canadian Students New to the CBE

Irene Chan 30

Friday 10:30 - 1:00pm Forest Lawn High School

Overview of the function of the Admissions Offi ce of the Calgary Board of Education. Attendees will have an understanding of who needs to be admitted through the Admissions Offi ce and services provided to students/families that are new to the Calgary Board of Education.

Angel Garden Stake (Rustic Willow)

Marie Butler $20.00 Registration Required


Who needs a scarecrow when you can create your own Angel to protect your garden? Your earth angel will stand proudly amongst the backdrop of the seasons as she is created for year round garden enjoyment. Let’s celebrate the angels amongst us! Required Tools: Please bring your own hammer and

drill with a 3/37th bit along with pruning shears and a wire cutter. Marie will have extra tools on hand if you are unable to supply your own.

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Angel Wisdom

Maureen Wheeler 20 Registration Required


See the world and yourself diff erently by working and healing with angels. Get a nondenominational overview of the guardian angels and archangels, the ways they help us, and how to call upon and receive messages from them. Whether these concepts are new or old, this class will deepen your understanding and guide you on a spiritual path.

Aquafi t

Dara Oosterlee 20 Registration Required

Thursday 9:00 - 11:30am Bob Bahan Pool

Dig out your bathing suit and towel, Come and get wet, have fun while getting a great workout at the same time. Aquafi t is refreshing as well as a great workout!

Aromatherapy

Helena Canfi eld 25 Registration Required


From ancient times to modern day, this powerful therapy has been used to heal the body, clear the mind and elevate the spirit. Explore the history, quality awareness and safety precautions. Experience 11 certifi ed therapeutic strength essential oils, learn their many benefi ts and how to use them.

Art of Garnishing

Chef Larry Frandle 15 $40.00 Registration Required


Learn to garnish fruit, veggies and salads like the professionals. Dazzle your family and friends on those special occasions. Come and enjoy the demonstrations and get some hands-on practice, time permitting. Some of the tools needed will be provided for you. Come and join Chef Larry who has over 30 years with CBE, Larry was nominated Educator of the year in 2005 by the Academy of Chefs.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Communication

Skills-Becoming and Eff ective Communication Partner

Sandy Mann, Deb, Pierce, 30Melanie Clark & Pam Dyment


This presentation is geared for staff who work with students with severe communication and global developmental disorders who have ASD. A basic overview of forms of communication, reasons for communication and strategies to enhance will be provided. Participants will learn how to be an eff ective communication partner who is promoting student learning with each interaction throughout the day.

Awareness & Healthy Relationships

Connie Allcock 20 Registration Required


Awareness plays an important role in our relationship to ourselves, our family, our work associates and community. Explore ways to foster awareness through a variety of experiences including journaling, art, meditation and communication exercises. Learn strategies on how to use awareness to impact your relationships in the manner you desire. Discover the signifi cance of awareness and how it promotes healthy relationships.

Beginning Italic Calligraphy

Renate Worthington 12 $20.00 Registration Required


Friday 10:30 - 1:00pm

This session will introduce you to the Italic hand, and elegant lettering style. With a calligraphic tool, you’ll practise the basic forms and create a nicely fl ourished greeting card with your very own beautiful letters.

Beyond the Comfort Zone - Calgary Community Conferencing

Sheila Brantnall 30



An interactive participatory workshop examining how to bring restorative values/beliefs and practices into the school community.


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BOATS: Behaviour Observation Assessment Teaching Strategies

Darci Fulton 30

Thursday 1:00- 3:30 pm Forest Lawn High School

This practical resource is designed to help educators eff ectively deal with behaviour challenges of students in today’s classrooms. This resource is an excellent support for staff working with students identifi ed with a mild, moderate or severe behaviour disorder.

Braille Production Exploration

Janice Northcott & Carolyn Malcolm 16 Registration Required

Thursday 1:00 - 3:30pm Captain John Palliser Vision Resource Centre

If you have or if you haven’t here is your opportunity to explore and learn the ins and outs of OpenBook, Duxbury and/or CorelDraw. Time and computers will be available at the Vision Resource Centre AT Computer Lab to practice using the software used to produce braille and tactile diagrams. This session is for individuals who are presently using OpenBook and Duxbury. Please bring

your questions, samples of work, and your helpful hints!

Brain Gym

Steven Ockey 50 Registration Required


Brain Gym is a series of quick, fun and energizing activities that are eff ective in preparing any learner for specifi c thinking and coordination skills. If you want to improve your coordination, concentration, your golf game or study habits, reduce stress or sleep better, Brain Gym could be the start of something smart.

Brain Gym - Beyond Basics

Steven Ockey 50 Registration Required


Continue with the Brain Gym movements and discover more effi cient ways to improve depth of learning. Expand upon brain dominance to better understand learning styles. All 26 brain gym movements will be addressed. Recommended prerequisite: Brain Gym.


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Breathing for the Health of It!

Brenda Gibbs 30


Optimize your health and enhance your work environment. Learn conscious, diaphragmatic, breathing exercises for calming, centering, energizing, focusing and de-stressing. How you breathe can make a diff erence in your life.

Bullying: The Impacts on Self & Others

Dr. Paulene Kamps 30


Bullying seems to be increasing. What do we know about the bully? What do we know about the bully, bullied and bystander? What should be done to solve problems at school?

Canadian Callanetics

Rhonda Bleau 15 Registration Required


Body sculpting exercise program incorporating the grace and fl uidity of Ballet and the mind/body synergy of Yoga. Seemingly easy and simple techniques with amazing results. A healthier stronger you awaits

CBE School Libraries

Rossanne Moore & Karol Smith 30


Learn more about library procedures and guidelines. We will discuss the importance of creating a procedures manual for your school library, and answer any concerns and questions you may have. Come prepared to start your School Library Procedures Manual or revise your current copy.

CBE/TSS Benefi ts & Local Authorities Pension Plan

Gail Dalton & Tim Maley 100


A review of your Calgary Board of Education benefi t plan. A presentations from the Local Authorities Pension Plan with a focus on retirement.


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Computers for the Absolute Beginner

CLS 15 $40.00 Registration Required


COMFORTABLY PACED. How do I turn this thing on? Learn how a computer works, how to operate a mouse and be introduced to the Windows operating system. With this gentle introduction to computers, you’ll feel more comfortable taking other courses. With little or no experience with computers, after completing this course, you are ready for Introduction to Personal Computing or Windows XP or Vista.

Creating Happiness and Life Balance Through Feng Shui

Maureen Cowling 20 Registration Required


Are you living in turmoil? Is chaos and clutter running your life? Stressed out? Don’t know where to begin? Maureen Cowling, Certifi ed Feng Shui Practitioner will discuss and share with you the fundamental steps to get you started in achieving what everyone desires – Happiness and Life Balance both at work and in the home!

Dealing with Diffi cult People (CBE OACP Course)

Darlene Readwin 20 $30.00 Registration Required


Have you ever had to deal with diffi cult people at work? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky! For those not as fortunate, learn to understand these people, and gain specifi c strategies for dealing with them. Know what to do and say the next time you’re the target of extreme behaviour. Includes Profi le Inventory.

Developmental Disability and the Reading Process

Nathalie Poulin 25


Many children with a developmental disability are capable of learning to read. However, the teaching methods and expectations often need to be adjusted or modifi ed. This workshop will explore the prerequisites for reading and the diff erent approaches one can use to engage a child with diff ering cognitive abilities in reading.


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Discover My Purpose

Mona Cooley 10 Registration Required


Lessen the feelings of being lost. Set yourself on a path to the meaning of happiness and fulfi llment. Learn this seven-step process that will guide you to discover your purpose and provide you with a tool to continue your journey of deeper self-discovery.

Drum Your Stress Away - Drumming/Wellness Workshop

Shelly Hurl-Anderson 25 Registration Required



Let the rhythm of the drums melt your stress away, get your creative juices fl owing, and unleash your fun side. Through a series of drumming experiences, your will move from being an individual in a workshop, to being part of a bigger community. No drumming experience necessary. All instruments provided.

Empowerment Plus: Addressing the Missing Pieces That Lead

to Addiction

Dr. Teeya Scholten & Judith Snell 30


This session will give you insight and understanding of factors that can lead a person to becoming addicted to drugs, alcohol, and or gambling. Addressing these factors maximizes the chances for successful long-term recovery. Factors include: AD/HD, LD, Emotional Trauma. Both presenters speak from personal and professional experience.

Energize - Emotional Freedom Technique

Christine Loziak 25 Registration Required


Attract Abundance! Lose Weight! Feel Great! Heal Faster! People all around the world have improved their lives using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) a simple acupressure technique that clears the body’s energy meridians.


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Energy Medicine

Thelma Shulyk 20 Registration Required


Day-to-day activities result in normal, self-healing energy being interrupted. This aff ects our body physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Experience and practice energy fi eld self-care to bring focus and clarity to your life. Feel more energized and improve overall health with energy fi eld balance.

Engaging the Aboriginal Student

Shane Cunningham & Lesley Dyck 20 Registration Required


This presentation will contain information to aid Career Practitioners throughout the CBE in connecting with Aboriginal students and resources within the city.

Excel Level 1 (2003) (CBE OACP Course)

CLS 15 $80.00 (2 Day) Registration Required



COMFORTABLY PACED. Learn to create, modify and format a basic worksheet, perform calculations, develop and print the contents of a workbook and customize the layout of the Excel window. Recommended prerequisite:

Windows XP or Vista or equivalent experience.

Excel Level 2 (Express) (2003) (CBE OACP Course)


Thursday 9:00 - 4:00pm Erlton Campus

ENERGETICALLY PACED. Learn to create and apply templates, create and modify charts, work with graphic objects, calculate with advanced formulas, sort and fi lter data, and use Excel with the Web. Recommended

prerequisites: Windows XP or Vista and Excel - Level 1 or equivalent

experience.


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Exploring Nutrition in CBE Food Service Operation

Leanne Bateman & Steve Verdi 30 Registration Required

Thursday 9:00 - 11:30am Ernest Morrow School

Utilizing Jamie Oliver’s video – “Managing and Living with Change” we will explore ways to implement AR 3047 – Nutrition, in CBE Food Service operations. Steve Verdi from Concord National will be on hand to demonstrate some foods for us to see and taste.

Fear Free Art

Linda Craddock 12 $20.00 Registration Required


Clear your artistic blocks by taking this course! Play with colour in a variety of ways that are accessible and fun. Learn to feel comfortable with art and take away skills to help your students do the same.

Financial Education

Kevin Joly 30


Our plan is to revolutionize the fi nancial services industry by bringing a fresh, new approach to empower the world on how money works, as well as help people who desire to help themselves. Bring Life-changing fi nancial concepts and solutions to middle income individuals and families by showing them the concepts and strategies to work towards fi nancial independence.

Finding Time for Finding Balance

Michelle Cederberg 30 Registration Required


A workshop to organize your time and Priorities so you can make room for YOU. It’s like organizing a messy closet or garage – WHERE DO YOU START? In this session we’ll take a closer look at your current schedule, how you prioritize your time and how you can ‘clean up’ some of the chaos.


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Fingerspell It

Cari-Ann Roberts 20 Registration Required


Fingerspell It is a spelling program that off ers an alternative strategy for teaching spelling that utilizes the sign language alphabet in remedial spelling lessons. The addition of a tactile, kinesthetic method of spelling provides students with learning disabilities and reluctant learners with a spelling strategy in which they can ‘feel’ the word and thereby improve their spelling performance.

First Aid/CPR - Standard 2 Day

Fusion Safety 100 $35.00 Registration Required

Thursday 8:30 - 5:00pm Ernest Morrow School


You will learn the ABC’s of First Aid and CPR (for adults, children and infants- Level C CPR), when and how to use an automated external defi brillator, how to deal with shock, bleeding, bone and joint injuries and more. You will also learn how to recognize and treat various medical conditions. A Red Cross First Aid

and CPR manual is included in the course and will be distributed at the

start of the class. Participants bring a lunch, pen and paper.

First Aid/CPR - Standard Recertifi cation

Fusion Safety 100 $35.00 Registration Required

Friday 8:30 - 5:00pm Ernest Morrow School

Participants must hold a valid (not yet expired) Standard First Aid certifi cate, and this must be brought to the program as proof of eligibility to recertify in this exciting one day refresher course. All participants in the recertifi cation program will be issued a new book due to the guideline changes and they will be distributed at the start of the class. Participants: date on current

certifi cate can not be more than 7 days expired. Bring a lunch, pen and

paper.



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Fitness 101 - Basic Tips To Help You Get A Good Start To

Physical Activity

Michelle Cederberg 30 Registration Required


Fitness 101 brings you simple information about the fundamentals of proper exercise. Michelle will explain the diff erence between active living, physical activity and exercise (and which is best for you). She’ll outline the components of fi tness, help you determine amounts of exercise that are right for you, and give you ideas for getting active starting today.

Garden Spirits Fairy Sculpture

Rita Wildschut 22 $60.00 Registration Required


You will be building a fi gure for your garden or home. All you bring is a 100%

cotton t-shirt, a roll of tin foil, pair of scissors and Rita will bring the rest.

Goal Setting & Achieving - The Impact It Has On Health,

Wealth & Happiness

Michelle Nedelec 30


Imagine, having peace of mind, passion and certainty in your life. It’s not just a fantasy, it can be reality. Learn processes and tools to take control. It is not just about goal setting, it’s about making things happen.

Hosting House Music Concerts

Joal Kamps 30


House concerts are becoming a popular way to entertain and socialize with friends. Come and learn how to sup this up and hear a local singer-songwriter provide a sample of house concert music.


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How Can I Protect My Bones?

Irene Jackson 30


Do you have a history of osteoporosis in your family? If the answer is “yes” you may be at risk of developing osteoporosis yourself. Osteoporosis is a serious health condition that aff ects women as they age. It’s important to start protecting your bones as early as possible. Come and fi nd out more about osteoporosis and learn how you can reduce your risk factors and protect your bones. Treatment options will be discussed.

How To Stay Healthy In The Workplace

Kellie Wigelsworth 30

Friday 10:30 – 1:00 pm Forest Lawn High School

This session will address the eff ects of regular self care in the area of exercise, nutrition, sleep and relaxation as well as give practical guidelines.

Humour And Sanity In The Education Workplace

John Simmons 30


Increase job satisfaction and eff ectiveness while reducing stress through the use of appropriate, healthy humour.

Identity Theft - What You Should Know

CLS 30 Registration Required


There’s a whole identity out there made up of information about you, much of it stored in electronic databases. If that identity is stolen, or your information gets into the wrong hands some other way, or the information is inaccurate, the consequences can be serious. This presentation provides a general overview of legal issues related to your information identity.

Inner Critic to Inner Coach

Suze Casey 30

Thursday 1:00- 3:30 pm


If you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right (Ford) Your inner conversations determine your reality. Discover specifi c strategies and eff ective exercises to change old belief patterns, for you – and your students!


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Investing 101(Full Day)

Rob Koski, BA, Bcomm,CFP 30 Registration Required

Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 pm Forest Lawn High School

An overview of common investment account and products. In the am session we will cover common types of investment accounts including: RRSP’s, Tax Free Savings Accounts etc. In the pm session we will discuss Investable assets less than $500,000: Mutual Funds, GIC’s etc.

Laughter For Wellness

Connie Allcock 20 Registration Required


Come enjoy, explore and experience the benefi ts of laughter and play. We will engage in a variety of fun and creative activities that will inspire positive well-being. Laughter and play release physical and emotional tensions,” aiding in stress relief and relaxation. Improved immune functioning and other physiological benefi ts are produced.

Let It Out!

Brenda Gibbs 30


If our emotions are not expressed in healthy ways they get stuck in our cellular memory and cause dis-ease; Explore ways of releasing your physical, emotional and mental energy. Learn how to let it all out for your health and well-being!

Listening for Better Communication (CBE OACP Course)

Lynne Thornton 20 $30.00 Registration Required


Identify factors that limit eff ective listening. Learn appropriate responses and help others listen better to you. Adapt your listening habits so you listen more eff ectively at home and at work.

Manage Your Workplace Emotions (CBE OACP Course)

Wilma Rubens 20 $15.00 Registration Required


You can’t change confl ict, strife and often opposing points of view in the workplace. You can, however, change the way you react. This session shows how to become more emotionally aware, to harness your emotions and express them positively with control, confi dence and composure.


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Managing Challenging Behaviours in Young Children

Pamela Payne and Cheryl Greenidge 30



Friday 10:30 - 1:00pm

This session will focus on providing those working to support young children with a framework for determining the meaning and function of challenging behaviours and for implementing eff ective strategies in the classroom.

Massage - Cranial

Donna Rustebakke, Craniosacral Therapist 20 Registration Required



Relieve headaches, reduce stress, control pain and promote relaxation. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms. Dissipate negative eff ects of stress on your central nervous system and benefi t from better overall health and resistance to disease. Participants please bring a blanket to cover the

mats, and wear comfortable clothing.

Massage - Facial Acupressure

Doris Harvey, RMT 20 Registration Required


Want to achieve a relaxed, energized look? Quick and easy to learn, the facial acupressure technique is a safe and relaxing form of massage done at your convenience with tools you always have with you - your own hands. A few minutes a day is all it takes. You’ll sleep better and look better by easing any tension in your face. Tap into your beauty. Participants please bring a bottle

of water.

Massage 101

Doris Harvey, RMT 20 Registration Required


Learn to give friends, loved ones and co-workers a relaxing, safe and eff ective back, neck, shoulder, arm and scalp massage. Loosen up using seated chair techniques. Participants please bring a pillow and a bottle of water.


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Memory Mechanics

Bruce Lee 20 Registration Required


Have you ever put something away for safe-keeping and forgotten where it was? Learn how to remember names, lists and more, improve your level of concentration and enhance your memory. Understand how our brain and memory work to tap resources through accelerated learning (Super Learning). Learn comprehension and memory skills that you can implement now to retain more of the information you need.

Nutrition Nuts and Bolts

Dawn Hart 30


In this session, Dawn helps dispel common myths around food and nutrition. Healthy eating doesn’t have to hurt. Learn the diff erence between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and why each is important for your health.

Old Fashioned Milk Box Planter (Rustic Willow)

Marie Butler 30 $20.00 Registration Required


Create a warm memory of prairie history to house plants, garden tools or whatever your heart desires. This unique design is fashioned from the spruce and willow trees. There is nothing like spending an afternoon hammering it up with friends! Required Tools: Please bring your own hammer and drill with

a 3/37th bit along with pruning shears. Marie will have extra tools on hand if you are unable to supply your own

Oracle Financial - General Ledger Inquiry (Hands-on)

Betty Chan 12 Registration Required

Thursday 1:00 - 3:30pm Sir James Lougheed

The General Ledger Inquiry course is designed to give end-users access to their Oracle Financials Accounts online. This workshop is designed for school administrative secretaries, bookkeepers and whoever does the ordering of school inventory items for the school.


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Oracle Financial - Online SM1 (Hands-on)

Betty Chan 12 Registration Required

Thursday 9:00 - 11:30am Sir James Lougheed

The online requisition in Oracle Financials will enable users to input SM1s inventory requisitions online and send the SM1s to Inventory Stores electronically. The benefi ts of online ordering include online search of inventory catalogue, ability to check the status of orders online, and more effi cient delivery of the items ordered. This workshop is designed for school administrative secretaries, bookkeepers and whoever does the ordering of inventory items for the school.

Photography Level 1

Linda Craddock 12 Registration Required


Bring your digital camera and the manual that came with it. This course is designed to teach you camera basics whether it be a ‘point and shoot’ digital camera or a digital SLR. The course will help both the novice and the more seasoned digital photographer improve technical skill.

Photography Level 2

Linda Craddock 12 Registration Required


Be sure to bring your digital point and shoot or digital SLR camera to this

workshop as it is a hands-on workshop. What makes a good photograph? This course discusses issues that relate to ideas, subject matter and composition.

Preventing Heart Attacks & Strokes

Irene Jackson 30


Cardiovascular diseases kill more women than the next ten caused of death combined. How is your blood pressure? Are you at risk for heart disease and stroke? Ways to reduce your risks and increase your heart and blood vessel health will be presented in this workshop.


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Promoting Positive and Functional Behaviours in Students with

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sandy Mann, Deb Pierce, 30Melanie Clark & Pam Dyment


This presentation is geared for staff that work with students with severe communication and global developmental disorders who have ASD and who display inappropriate classroom behaviour. A basic overview of understanding the functions of behaviour, proactive strategies to enhance functional behaviour and emotional regulation control and ideas to help students develop skills for being better able to function in a school environment will be presented.

Publisher - Level 1 (2003) (CBE OACP Course)


Thursday 9:00 - 4:00pm Erlton Campus

ENERGETICALLY PACED. This is an introduction to one of the easiest desktop publishing programs available today using Microsoft Publisher. Review desktop publishing concepts and then look at how to create documents such as newsletters, fl yers and brochures. Recommended prerequisites: Windows

XP or Vista and Word - Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Qi Gong

Robert Clark 25 Registration Required


Want to wean yourself from stimulants like coff ee, sweets and soft drinks? Qi Gong is a way to relax, refresh, release and rebuild. Learn a one-minute exercise to refresh yourself without the crash those stimulants may bring. Begin and end your day releasing your burdens and grounding yourself for an energizing day, deeper sleep and better balance. Participants please wear

comfortable clothing including socks and slippers, pen and paper, full

litre of water.

QuickBooks Chart of Accounts

Loraine Gibson 15 Registration Required


Will be a detailed review of the QuickBooks chart of accounts. This will entail a review of the diff erence between accounts and classes as well as when to use the appropriate accounts. Questions and discussion to follow.


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Refl exology for the Hand

Julia Bugno 25 Registration Required


Hand refl exology is a practical and convenient way to help you feel better. It can be used to relax, improve circulation in the whole body, and for preventative maintenance. It can also be used to relieve such common ailments as headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain, stress, fatigue and many others. Come and learn about hand refl exology and meridian pathways and leave with practical techniques and exercises that you can use anywhere. Participants please bring a bottle of water.

Relax, Relieve Tension and Restore Energy

Heather Heywood, 30Tom Brown & Pascal Vettraino


You will experience an entirely unique and interactive program that uses biofeedback to help you to achieve a deeper sense of well-being, to relieve stress, and to live a stronger, more balanced life.

Resolution Evolution: Successful Goal Setting Any Time of the Year

Michelle Cederberg 30


RESOLUTIONS - what’s the point in making them if we only end up breaking them? The fact is those who make resolutions do not expect to keep them, and over 90% have abandoned them by the end of March. In this session we will look at the top 10 resolutions most people make, why we typically fail at them, and how to make and achieve worthwhile goals to move toward the life of your dreams.

See Better! Hear Better! Move Better! Think Better!

Dr. Paul Lamarre 20 Registration Required



The latest in brain function research tells us that synchronization of vision, hearing and movement improves school function. If done within expected time constraints, thinking improves through sustained, self-direction attention. These physically active strategies are particularly useful for students who need a brain tune-up. Neurons out of sync fail to link. Come prepared for an active workshop.


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Signing with Students in a School Setting

Cari-Ann Roberts 20 Registration Required


Signing with Students in the School Setting is a fun and interactive workshop that focuses on using signing with students for language growth and behaviour management. Educational Assistants working with students with special needs, students with learning diffi culties and ESL students will leave this workshop with practical ideas they can start using right away.

Spanish for Travellers in One Day

Martha Romeo 15 $35.00 Registration Required


Say hello, ask for directions, order lunch and count your change! Travel to a Spanish-speaking country and know a few words to pave the way. Have fun and enjoy your trip.

Stress - Finding Peace Within

Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer 25


Our fast-paced lifestyle often leaves us experiencing some degree of stress. Daily responsibilities and deadlines can leave you feeling exhausted. Learn what stress does to you to gain a better understanding of ways to support your entire body. Discover strategies including nutrition, lifestyle modifi cations and relaxation to help you support your mind and body as you fl ow through the stress in life. Participants please bring a bottle of water.

Supporting 21st Century Learning and Collaboration in the Workplace

Corporate Information Services, CBE 30


Join us for an interactive session on how CBE is responding to 21st century learning through the CBE Portal. Learn how our Portal supports your daily work and enables collaboration between Staff , Students, Parents, and the Community.

The Clumsy & Uncoordinated Student

Dr. Paulene Kamps 30 Registration Required


Who are these students? What may be causing these motor diffi culties? How can we help them? Be prepared to learn.


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The Future of Math Education: Ten Times Faster

Brian Vass 25 Registration Required


The session provides hands on strategies for answering the questions: What brain/mind leaning principles are used to help students learn math faster and retain it longer? What is the role of the teacher? (not outdated – just updated)

To Behave Or Not To Behave

Darci Fulton 30

Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 am Forest Lawn High School

One of the major challenges many educators are faced with is an ever-increasing number of students with behaviour diffi culties. This session provides educators with a number of preventative strategies that can be creatively modifi ed to fi t a magnitude of behaviour diffi culties.

Understanding Oracle Financials

Sandy Albion 20 Registration Required


We will quickly review the account segment in Oracle. Then, we will examine the various monthly reports in detail, with special attention to the Payroll Labour Distribution Reports. The objective? Let’s understand the information these reports provide and how they relate from one report to the next.

Understanding the Reading Process

Julie Bain 20 Registration Required


Participate in learning activities that will give you an understanding of the reading process and how students learn to decode and comprehend text.

Using Stories & Script to Modify Behaviour

Nathalie Poulin 30


Stories and scripts are tools for teaching social skills to children with developmental disabilities. They provide students with accurate information about social situations they may not understand or process accurately. This session will give participants the information and tools to develop individualized stories to meet the needs of students in their classroom.

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Vision Loss at a Glance

Janice Northcott & Cathy Bell 20 Registration Required


Vision Acuity – What does it mean? What is the diff erence between near normal vision, moderate low vision, severe low vision, profound low vision, near blindness and total blindness? How does vision loss aff ect learning? A variety of eye conditions and how vision loss aff ects learning will be discussed. Suggestions for classroom adaptations, modifi cations, resources and specialized equipment for large print users and braille users will be presented.

Waiver Applications - What is needed to have the waiver

approved for your parents

Sherry Vaskovics 30



This class is to assist all school based offi ce staff in helping the parents fi ll out the waiver application. This class will teach you about all the required documentation needed to have your parents approved for the waiver of fees.

What Planet Are You From?

Debra deWaal 30


Explore how our actions and behaviours may be perceived by others and how to successfully manage those paradigms. Take a look at people below the surface to explore intentions, values and beliefs.

Where to Begin Your Landscape Design

Alan MacKenzie 25 $20.00 Registration Required


Learn the appropriate stages when initiating a hard landscape project. Bring your property report or site survey (or a drawing of your property) and learn how to proceed from reading it. You will look at the selections of appropriate construction material, how to cost your project, phasing and maintenance.


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Why Can’t I Sleep

Irene Jackson 30


Is a good night’s sleep just a dream? Are you tired even though you’ve slept at least seven hours? In this workshop we will discuss the importance of sleep, some of the causes of sleep disturbances, and how improvements can be achieved.

Windows XP (Express) (CBE OACP Course)



ENERGETICALLY PACED. Learn to use the many features of this operating system, including both basic and intermediate functions. You will learn the various features, tools and options available.You will familiarize yourself with the basics of personal computers, customize Windows, and manage fi les and folders. Recommended prerequisite: Comfortable with computers or

Computers for the Absolute Beginner.

Woodlands Home For the Birds (Rustic Willow)

Marie Butler 30 $20.00 Registration Required


This delightful and homey rustic get away for your precious feathery friends. If you can’t aff ord your dream cabin then make your own! Required Tools:

Please bring your own hammer and drill with a 3/37th bit along with

pruning shears. Marie will have extra tools on hand if you are unable to supply your own

Word - Level 1 (Express) (2003) (CBE OACP Course)



ENERGETICALLY PACED. Learn to create and edit a basic document, format text and paragraphs, control page appearance and work with tables and graphics. Recommended prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista or equivalent

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Word - Level 2 (Express) (2003) (CBE OACP Course)



ENERGETICALLY PACED. Learn to manage lists, customize tables and charts, customize formatting, work with custom styles, modify pictures and create customized graphic elements, control text fl ow, automate common tasks and perform mail merges. Recommended prerequisites: Windows XP or Vista

and Word - Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Yoga Posture Clinic

Janice Piet 20 Registration Required


Unsure of your alignment and technique in your yoga posture? This class provides step-by-step instruction on yoga postures that will help alleviate discomfort and prevent yoga injuries from occurring. Time will be provided to ask your questions and receive immediate feedback. Previous yoga experience recommended. Participants please wear comfortable clothing and prepare

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