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

Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Schools (K–12)

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

Whitehorn

Teachers are increasingly challenged to support individuals with all levels of anxiety and related behaviours. This workshop will provide information about the most common anxiety disorders, examine how these disorders impact people, and provide participants with strategies to help support those affected cope and manage.

Speakers

Erinn Esau

Association Instructor, Alberta Teachers' Association

243209 Garden Road NE

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

Inclusive Education, Division I, II, III and IV

12:30pm MDT

Care and Connect—Social and Emotional Learning (K–12)

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

Whitehorn

Now, more than ever, there is a need to look at practices and systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the school community. This workshop was developed to enhance the social-emotional skills of adults within a school environment so that they can more effectively model and teach SEL to their students. This interactive workshop can be facilitated over a series of sessions in which participants will learn and apply practical, powerful strategies to enhance social and emotional competence within themselves and their students.

Speakers

Angela Hockley

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

Inclusive Education, Division I, II, III and IV

2:00pm MDT

Take a LEAP—Unlearning Racial Bias (K–12)

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

Whitehorn

Join this session to explore the complex dynamics between unconscious beliefs, bias, and the impact these factors have on educational environments. Focused on building a deeper understanding of how these factors can perpetuate stereotypes and hinder student growth, this session includes discussions and practical exercises that will challenge assumptions that perpetuate labels and stereotypes. By embracing a ‘LEAP’ approach—actively listening, engaging, asking questions, and providing support we will work together to enhance our own understanding of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

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 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Whitehorn

Inclusive Education, Division I, II, III and IV

9:00am MDT

Resilience and Regulation: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour (K–12)

Saturday October 5, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Whitehorn

Join us for an interactive and empowering workshop that explores strategies for supporting students through challenging behaviours. This session focuses on approaches that cultivate student resilience, as well as strategies to support our own resilience as we respond to challenging moments of student behaviour. Through activities, discussion, and reflection, we will explore a variety of techniques that support students with challenging behaviour and care for our own wellbeing, at once.

Speakers

Ivonne Bayona

Science Learning Leader, ATA Associate Instructor

Ivonne Bayona, inspirer, woman, curious, nature lover. She has an unwavering commitment to creating transformative learning experiences to foster curious life-long learners. Born with an innate sense of wonder, Ivonne's path led her from the intricate world of genetics and environmental... Read More →

Saturday October 5, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Whitehorn

Inclusive Education, Division I, II, III and IV

10:30am MDT

How I Teach Physics (10–12)

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

Whitehorn

If you've been tasked with teaching Physics 20-30 or Science 10-30 and are feeling a little bit lost, this is the session for you. In this session, Brad will break down his strategy and philosophy for physics education, refined over 20 years of teaching. Brad will also provide you with access to his teaching resources, detailed notes, formative assessments and lab work.

Speakers

Brad Langdale

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

Science, Division IV