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.

10:15am MDT

Culturally Responsive Teaching—Fostering Inclusive Classrooms (K–12)

Friday October 4, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

Pineridge

This workshop explores approaches for examining beliefs, attitudes, policies, structures and practices to enable schools to effectively work cross-culturally. Participants will begin to learn how to develop a greater capacity to engage in cultural self-assessment and become more conscious of the dynamics of intercultural interactions.

Speakers

Adedeji Bowoade

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Adedeji studied at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria between 2002-2007, where he earned a Bachelor's in Education (Economics). He moved to London, England in 2007 where he studied Business Management at the University of Wales, and earned the Master of Science in Business Management... Read More →

Friday October 4, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Pineridge

Inclusiive Education, Division I, II, III and IV

12:30pm MDT

Playful Design: Using the Science of Learning (K–6)

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

Garden Court 1

Learn how to set up your lessons for maximum success. Experience fun ways to help struggling readers while supporting the whole class; try playing games that help students get more out of the lesson, and get tips for scheduling the day and week.

Speakers

Joshua LaFleur

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

Inclusiive Education, Division I, II