BTC 2024 - Calgary: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO THE 2024 CALGARY BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, October 4-5, Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, Calgary. There is no registration fee. Space is limited; apply early.

School principals, school jurisdictions and local associations work together to provide substitute teacher coverage as per the collective agreement to facilitate the attendance of beginning teachers at the conference. Substitute teacher coverage must be organized and approved in advance. Please ensure you meet with your school principal to discuss release time and obtain the appropriate absence code to attend this conference.

Teachers in charter, federal and private schools must be associate members of the Association to be eligible to attend the Beginning Teachers Conference.

12:30pm MDT

20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday! (K–6)

Friday October 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Plaza 3

Are you looking for no-prep and low-prep ways to engage your students? Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore 20 versatile no-prep and low-prep activities you can implement in any subject and grade level. Be ready to engage with interactive activities and explore practical applications for these strategies in your teaching context.

Speakers

Daniel W Maas

Acting Associate Coordinator, Professional Development

Danny Maas is an Executive Staff Officer with The Alberta Teachers' Association in the Professional Development program area. He was previously the Manager of Educational Technology with Edmonton Catholic School Division and has supported teacher professional development for the past... Read More →

Friday October 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Plaza 3

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I and II | Curriculum Pedagogy, Division I and II

10:30am MDT

Unlock the Potential with new.LearnAlberta.ca (K–6)

Saturday October 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT

Garden Court 2

Did you know you can do much more than just view curriculum on new.LearnAlberta.ca? This session will explore how you can make new.LearnAlberta.ca work for you. You’ll see how to view a scope and sequence, find sample lesson plans, explore professional learning supports, and learn how to use Boards, a teacher planning tool.

Speakers

K Holt - Alberta Education

Saturday October 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Garden Court 2

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I and II | Curriculum Pedagogy, Division I and II