Name: Empowering Educators: Addressing Social Issues Through Collective Efficacy
Start: 2026-02-19T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-02-19T14:00:00-0700

-Pre-recorded: 2026 President Schilling’s Convention Address: https://youtu.be/uZmsvjr-pCo

-The main event will occur at RDP (Red Deer Polytechnic)

-The Social will happen on Feb 19 after the last session in the Main Stage Foyer, do sign up by including it in your schedule

-Edcamp sessions all occur on Feb 20 Session 5, watch the following to understand what an Edcamp event is all about
https://youtu.be/uIHonn97TJk

-A few sessions you will need to pre-register and pay a supply fee to attend on the day

-POST RECORDING VIDEOS are availble from Feb 20th at 3:30 PM - May31st at 11:59 PM
-Be Scent Free for the event

-DO YOU HAVE ANY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS AT THE EVENT? e.g.) quiet space, allergies, wheel chair assistance, etc.
Please reach out to [email protected]

-If you need hotel accommodations do use the following link to get a special deal for CATCA members until February 4th: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=5047732

Empowering Educators: Addressing Social Issues Through Collective Efficacy

Thursday February 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room 1303 @ 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5

Today’s classrooms are mirrors of our communities—diverse, complex, and full of promise. This interactive session helps educators harness the power of collective efficacy to address social challenges before they escalate. Participants will explore the key social issues shaping student well-being, identify early warning signs, and co-design proactive, relationship-centred interventions that foster belonging and resilience. Blending research, reflection, and practical tools, this workshop provides strategies to strengthen collaboration, monitor impact, and create sustainable systems of support for all learners. You’ll leave with a clear, actionable framework—rooted in shared responsibility and hope—that empowers your school community to notice early, intervene wisely, and thrive together.

Speakers

Sean Grainger

Principal- Westpark Elementary School, Red Deer Public Schools

Sean began his 32 year career as a teacher at Tall Cree First Nation near Fort Vermillion. He counts his many years of experience working with Indigenous Peoples in First Nations school communities as some of his most fullfilling. He then entered the public school system teaching... Read More →

Empowering Educators Addressing Social Issues Through Collective Efficacy pdf

Thursday February 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room 1303

Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Diversity Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Fostering Effective Relationships (TQS/LQS 1), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Reflection/Collaboration (TQS/LQS 2), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

CATCA 2026-Feb 19 and 20 in Person and Post Recording Videos till May 31st

Sean Grainger

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CATCA 2026-Feb 19 and 20 in Person and Post Recording Videos till May 31st

Sean Grainger

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