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

Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Traditional Games (K–12)

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

Deerfoot

Did you know that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games are great ways to make connections to numeracy? Traditional games can provide entry points to deeper understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and further connections to the land. Get ready to learn about resources for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games and how to create authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Brian St Germain

Retired teacher

My name is Brian St. Germain. I recently retired from Red Deer Public School District after forty years of teaching. The last ten years spent with the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Program in Learning Services. I am Cree First Nations and Cree Metis.

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

Indigenous Education, Division I, II, III and IV | Math, Division I, II, III and IV

12:30pm MDT

Exploring the "Essential 6" in a Mathematics Lesson (K–6)

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

Plaza 2

What are the key elements of any mathematics lesson? We will explore the "Essential 6" to guide your math lesson planning. This is an interactive session to model key math concepts, open-ended questions, cooperative learning strategies, numeracy resources, math manipulatives and even fun math games. A comprehensive handout of math considerations and resources will be shared. Prepare to be an awesome mathematics teacher!

Speakers

Lorelei Boschman

Mathematics Council

Lorelei is a mathematics and pre-service teacher educator and has taught for over 35 years. Currently she is Chair of Education at Medicine Hat College and facilitates the 4 year B.Ed program through Mount Royal University. Making mathematics achievable for all and building into emerging... Read More →

Friday October 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Plaza 2

Math, Division II and III

2:00pm MDT

Unlocking Student Understanding: The Impact of Numeracy of Routines on Learning Gaps (4–12)

Friday October 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Plaza 4

Wondering how to bridge learning gaps? Dive into the potential of numeracy routines to address student needs and prerequisite knowledge. Discover effective routines adaptable to any topic, and collaborate with colleagues to tailor them to your classroom, aligning with your curriculum goals.

Speakers

Patricia Shoemaker

Secondary Math Teacher, Math Council

Friday October 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Plaza 4

Math, Division II, III and IV | Inclusive Education, Division II, III and IV

2:00pm MDT

Intro to Building Thinking Classrooms (K–12)

Friday October 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Pineridge

Have you heard of Thinking Classrooms? Interested in experiencing and seeing if it’s an interest to you? Join us for an active session of problem solving, storytelling and pedagogy as we dive into Liljedahl’s Thinking Classrooms! This session is targeted to those new to Thinking Classrooms, but of course all are welcome to join! This session will focus on Liljedahl’s first two toolkits of implementation.

Speakers

Landry Forand

Friday October 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Pineridge

Science, Division I, II, III and IV | Math, Division I, II, III and IV | Social Studies, Division I, II, III and IV

10:30am MDT

Teaching on a Hutterite Colony in Alberta (K–12)

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

Rundle

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding teaching career, right here in Alberta? Have you ever wanted to teach in a one-room school. Come and learn about the opportunity to teach in one of Alberta's growing number of Hutterite Colonies. Learn about the Hutterites, who they are, about their culture, and some history. How to organize and operate a multi-multi-grade classroom. Get some resources to help navigate getting through the curriculum.

Speakers

Laura-Lee Toews

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

Inclusive Education, Division I, II, III and IV | Language Arts, Division I, II, III and IV | Math, Division I, II, III and IV | Science, Division I, II, III and IV | Social Studies, Division I, II, III and IV