All CASS and ASBOA members are invited to participate in the annual province-wide Summer Learning Conference, scheduled for August 13 (evening) – 16, 2019 at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. The Conference will provide an opportunity for in-depth learning based on “Professional Learning Modules” during a family-friendly event in beautiful Kananaskis Country.
 
Professional Learning Modules are designed to deepen and apply system leaders’ professional practice with opportunities to examine Alberta context through a community of inquiry approach based on research.  (Coherent with the SLQS professional practice and/or the ASBOA professional practice standards.) Learning modules begin with a focus on personal capacity leading to the valuable role system leaders play in supporting quality school leadership and teaching to create optimum learning for all students in Alberta.
 
While this professional learning design is separate from the Leadership Certification work, the Ministry and selected Post Secondaries Institutions are currently building, delegates will have the opportunity to complete the Superintendent Leadership Certification In-Service at the summer conference.  Attending the SLQS In-service will provide the certification required to hold a Chief Superintendent position in Alberta after September 1, 2019.
 
Professional Learning Modules that are being offered are:
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Supporting Effective Governance
  • Ethical Leadership in Education
  • Leading for Inclusion
  • Employment Law for HR Leaders in Education
as well as the SLQS Certification In-Service
 
 

Additional Information 

GOLFING
 
The 2nd annual Golf tournament during the CASS / ASBOA Summer Learning Conference is scheduled the afternoon of Thursday, August 15. The details are still being finalized, but 72 tee times can be reserved; 36 at the Mt. Lorette course and 36 at the Mt. Kid course.
 
Because the commitment becomes a financial obligation after June 21st, it is necessary to ask those planning to golf to make payment on or before that date. For more information OR To reserve one or more tee times, please call/email Laurel Knowles in the CASS/ ASBOA office at (780) 451-7119 / laurel.knowles@cass.ab.ca 
 
Other Fun things to do:

A list of activities that delegates, and family members may participate in the afternoon of August 15 is available via the hotel website on under the “explore” tab. These include canoeing, guided hiking, cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing, etc. https://lodgeatkananaskis.com/ 
 
CASS/ASBOA Summer Learning Conference 2019 – Guest Room Block - Sold Out
 
All Guest Rooms at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge for the August 13 – 16, 2019 CASS / ASBOA Summer Learning Conference have been sold out. Some rooms have been released, however, and of this date all individuals who have been on the waiting list for rooms have been accommodated. If you would like to make a room reservation at the Conference rate, please contact admin@cass.ab.ca. The rooms are being held by CASS and are not available by contacting the hotel directly.
 
Main – 403-591-6255
Toll Free - 1-855-591-6255
 
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge Online Link:
Main – 403-591-7711
Toll Free - 1-866-432-4322
 
The negotiated special conference rate will be honoured until July 16, 2019. The rate for 2019, which will also be held for 2020, is higher than the exceptional rate provided for the 2018 conference, however is still significantly below the regular rate for summer destinations during peak months.
Where
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
1 Centennial Drive
AB
Canada