Learning Opportunity

ARES 2025: Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for Rural Students

Registration closes:
Feb 28, 2025 at 11:00 pm MTN
Webinar will NOT be recorded
Facilitators: Minister of Education, Demetrios Nicolaides Dr. Clint Moroziuk, CASS President Dr. Joel Westheimer Dr. Carla Johnson Holly Bilton Dr. Debbie Pushor Dr. Pieter de Vos Dr. Alec Couros
Date:

This is a multi-day event.

Day 1Mar 02, 2025 (6:30 pm to 10:00 pm MDT)
Day 2Mar 03, 2025 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm MDT)
Day 3Mar 04, 2025 (8:30 am to 12:00 pm MDT)
Cost:
$700.00 (Early Bird until February 15, 2025)
Location: River Cree Resort & Casino (Enoch AB)
300 East Lapotac Boulevard
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Session Code: 25-OT-042-CARC
Focus: Leadership

Target Audience

Leaders, Administration

About this Learning Opportunity

Welcome to the 2025 Alberta Rural Education Symposium, an enriching three-day event taking place from March 2nd to March 4th at the River Cree Casino and Resort. Under the guiding theme of "Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for Rural Students," our symposium aims to explore the critical facets of governance and leadership within the context of rural education.

Sunday, March 2

5:00 - 6:30 Registration 

6:30 – 7:00 Opening Address - Michael Borgfjord

7:00 - 8:30  Evening with the Minister of Education - hosted by Dr. Clint Moroziuk, CASS President

8:30 – 10:00 Reception (no host bar)

Monday, March 3

7:45 - 8:30 Breakfast and registration

8:30 - 8:45 Opening Address  - Michael Borgfjord

8:45 - 10:15  Education that Matters for the Students We Teach  - Dr. Joel Westheimer

10:15 - 10:45 Coffee and Networking

10:45 - 12:00 Forging Career Pathways - Dr. Carla Johnson, Holly Bilton

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00- 3:30 Transformational Family and Community Engagement: A Means to Equitable Outcomes - Dr. Debbie Pushor

3:30 – 4:00 Pulling it all together - Dr. Pieter de Vos

Tuesday, March 4

7:45 - 8:30 Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45  Opening Comments - Michael Borgfjord

8:45 - 10:30  Generative AI and the Changing Landscape of Education - Dr. Alec Couros

10:30 - 10:45 Coffee and Networking

10:45 - 11:45 Trustee Panel Discussion - Dr. Pieter de Vos

11:45 - 12  Closing Address - Michael Borgfjord

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 1. Fostering Effective Relationships
  • 3. Embodying Visionary Leadership
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community
  • 6. Providing Instructional Leadership

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 4. Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments

This session is being offered on a cost recovery basis.

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