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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10:15am MDT

Classroom Management—Beyond the Basics (K–12)

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

Madeira (Room 7)

With basic classroom management strategies already in their toolkit, participants in this workshop will look at building upon those skills. This workshop will support teachers in responding to classroom behaviours that disrupt teaching with the goal of keeping learning on track and positive relationships intact.

Speakers

Henry Madsen

Association Instructor, Alberta Teachers' Association

Henry Madsen has been a teacher for almost 30 years. He has been a principal for the last 20 years, with experience at all divisions and grades. Most recently, he opened a new K - 9 school with the Edmonton Public School Board. This school of over 900 students has a simple... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)

Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Ensemble Building in the Drama Classroom (and Beyond!) (4-12)

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

Madeira (Room 7)

In this hands-on session you will learn (and play) numerous ensemble building games and activities that will help you to create a classroom environment of trust, focused energy, and cooperation.

Speakers

Molly Danko

Fine Arts Council

Molly Danko, BA/BEd, sits on the Fine Arts Council of the ATA as the Drama representative. She has been teaching Drama at the secondary level for the past six years with Edmonton Catholic School District. Molly is passionate about arts education and providing a place for students... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)

Fine Arts, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Foundations for Success—Strategies for Building Classroom Community in a Primary Classroom (K–3)

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

Madeira (Room 7)

Come ready to learn, and create! In this presentation, we will explore the vital foundations that contribute to a respectful classroom community, focusing on the implementation of effective routines, smooth transitions, clear expectations, and consistent practices. You will learn how these elements work together to create an environment where students feel safe, respected, and engaged. Fostering positive relationships between students is vital. This presentation will provide example mentor texts, writing activities, Google slide examples, projects and transition songs that contribute to a respectful and engaging classroom community in a primary classroom. Participants will also create an art activity with plasticine that can be used in a cross curricular project with your students.

Speakers

Michelle Bezubiak

Early Childhood Education Council

With 26 years of experience in education, I am a dedicated educator with experience teaching Kindergarten through to Grade 3.Through my years in the field, I have witnessed the transformative impact that nurturing connections can have on students' growth and development. I strive... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)

Inclusive Education, Division I | Language Arts, Division I | Fine Arts, Division I