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Spotlight Keynote

BC's Revised Curriculum As A Pathway To Developing Self-Regulated Learners And Citizens Building Community

How can we maximize the potential of BC’s renewed curriculum? One key opportunity is to foster students’ capacity as self-regulated learners. In this session we’ll consider examples and methods that leverage the renewed curriculum to nurture SRL.

Target Audience
Applicable to all (e.g. K-12)

Leyton Schnellert

Leyton Schnellert is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at The University of British Columbia - Okanagan. His research attends to how teachers and learners can embrace student diversity, self- and co-regulation and pedagogical practices to build participatory, collaborative, and culturally-responsive learning communities.

Conference Sponsors & Supporters

The Superconference Planning Committee would like to thank the following conference sponsors for their generous support of Superconference 2017.

Genome BC

Microsoft

We would also like to acknowledge the assistance of our conference supporters:

BCTF

Science World

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  • Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm

    Registration - VCC East

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Location

Vancouver Convention Centre East Pan Pacific Vancouver Telus World of Science Stanley Park Dining Pavilion Vancouver Convention Centre West

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Registration Fees

Please note: Due to the low registration cost (less than most 1-day conferences) we are unable to offer a one day rate.

BCTF
Members

$150.00

NON-BCTF Members

$190.00

Student Teachers

$75.00

Optional join/renew your PSA membership (at extra cost) as part of the registration process.

Important Dates

October 3 Last day for refunds
October 20-21 Super Conference events

Social Event

  • Friday, October 20, 6:30-10:30 pm
  • Doors open at 6 pm
  • $12 per ticket - Limited tickets left. Get yours now!
  • Telus World of Science - 1455 Quebec Street - Vancouver, BC - V6A 3Z7

An opportunity to explore the Science World galleries, relax, socialize with you colleagues and more importantly, have fun! Purchase a ticket for this event when you register for the conference.

  • Live band Delhi 2 Dublin
  • Hor d'oeuvres
  • One drink ticket included
  • Cash Bar

Lodging

Hotel 1 - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver SOLD OUT

  • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - 900 West Georgia Street - Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
  • Book your room with your special conference rate
  • Reservations can also be made by phone, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-441-1414. Callers should identify themselves as being with ‘PSA Super Conference’ or use block code: 1018PSAS_001

Hotel 2 - Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel SOLD OUT

Hotel 3 - Coast Coal Harbour Hotel SOLD OUT

Hotel 4 - Pan Pacific Vancouver SOLD OUT

A special conference rate is available at the Pan Pacific hotel. The rates are:

Deluxe Room$219/night + taxes SOLD OUT
Deluxe Harbour View Room$249/night + taxes SOLD OUT

All available rooms are currently booked. Contact the hotel directly to be added to the waitlist. There are also plenty of other hotels close to the conference site.

About

Super Conference is a celebration of the BC Teachers' Federations' (BCTF) hundredth year. It is the collaborative effort of 25 Provincial Specialist Associations (PSAs) to host 6000 participants, hundreds of workshops, over 30 keynotes, and over 275 presenters in downtown Vancouver. This amazing conference would not be possible without the extraordinary teachers who volunteer outside of their regular work to be an executive member on the following PSAs:

Contact Us

General Inquiries and Information info@psasuperconference.ca
Registration Sophie Bergeron @ registration@psasuperconference.ca
Exhibitors Paula Aquino @ exhibitors@psasuperconference.ca
Presenters Heather Daly @ program@psasuperconference.ca
The program is already full. We are not looking for more workshops or speakers.

Policies

Delegate Cancellation Policy

  • Up to October 3rd, 2017 - Full Refund less $15.00 Processing Fee
  • After October 3rd, 2017 - No Refund

BCTF Code of Ethics

All attendees are expected to observe the BCTF Code of Ethics.

Sessions and Keynotes Policy

  • There is no pre registration for sessions and keynotes. The first come, first served principle applies. Attendees must observe instructions provided by the instructor/speaker or event staff.
  • Rooms are limited by the official published capacities. Standing and sitting in the aisle is not permitted due to fire regulations.

Media Policy

  • No video of keynotes. Video of break out presenters only with explicit permission of the presenter.
  • By registering to attend Superconference 2017, you grant permission to the Superconference 2017 Committee to take and use your photo in Superconference 2017 marketing and promotional pieces for an indefinite period of time. Marketing and promotional pieces include, but are not limited to, printed brochures, reports, postcards, flyers, and materials, as well as online uses such as postings on the Superconference 2017 and BCTF websites, online newsletters, and e-mail blasts. The Superconference 2017 committee shall own all rights, including copyrights in and to the photos.

If you have any questions about these four policies, please contact info@psasuperconference.ca.

Privacy Policy

Collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, and your privacy consent

  • The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) is committed to both protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information and to complying with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act. Your personal information is collected because it is needed for Superconference 2017 registration, PSA membership and subscription records. It makes it possible to identify you, send publications, and communicate with you as a conference delegate, PSA member or subscriber. The BCTF also uses this information to confirm your eligibility for services, to comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, to provide services to you, and to conduct research.
  • Your credit card or other financial information will not be disclosed, and the BCTF, including the Superconference 2017 committee, will not otherwise disclose your personal information without your permission, except as required or authorized by law. Appropriate security measures are employed to ensure only authorized individuals have access to your personal information. By completing this form, you are providing your consent for the BCTF, including the Superconfernece 2017 Committee, to collect, use, and disclose your personal information in the manner identified above.
  • If you have any questions about the Privacy Policy, please contact the BCTF’s privacy officer at 604-871-2283 or toll-free at 1-800-663-9163, privacy@bctf.ca.
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