BTC 2024 - Edmonton: Full Schedule

WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 20-21, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. 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.

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12:30pm MDT

Let's Get Talking! Conversation Skills for Learning (K–12)

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Cognac (Room 15)

Conversation is a powerful part of the learning process. However, it can be frustrating for all when students are reluctant to participate in discussions or when small group conversations go off-the-rails. Join this interactive workshop to explore strategies that help support student discussion skills (and learning) in any subject! We will explore strategies that build a safe environment for productive discussion, specific conversation skills for students at any age or stage (including those who are learning English as an Additional Language), and activities that involve students in learning-focused conversations.

Speakers

Ashley Mullan

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)

Curriculum Pedagogy, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

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

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Ballroom A/B

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

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom A/B

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

12:30pm MDT

Outcomes, Triangulation and Gradebooks—OH MY! (K–12)

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Piesporter (Room 5)

We know that tests and traditional grading are not necessarily the most effective for assessing and reporting student learning, but how to make the transition from what we’ve always done to what we want to do? This session will share ideas and resources for tracking student progress, setting up an outcome based gradebook and reporting achievements in a way that meaningfully describes what students know and can do.

Speakers

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council

After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Julie entered the Faculty of Education at the U of A to pursue teaching. She has been with EPS since 2002 and has developed a passion for incorporating authentic, project-based learning experiences... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

Science, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Curriculum Pedagogy, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday! (7–12)

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Ballroom A/B

Speakers

Dan Grassick

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dan Grassick (they/them) is Executive Staff Officer in the Alberta Teachers’ Association Professional Development program area where their main responsibilities include supporting the Association's specialist councils and teachers’ conventions, and working with Alberta teacher... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom A/B

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division III, Division IV | Curriculum Pedagogy, Division III, Division IV