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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9:00am MDT

How to Intentionally Support Mental Health through PE (K–12)

Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Medoc (Room 14)

Using the four domains of physical literacy (physical, cognitive, affective, and emotional), we will play and dissect each activity to go beyond simply playing. Come join in activities that will explore ways to help implement the new Physical Education and Wellness (PEW) program of studies and/or support the existing one. This session is suitable for all grade levels as activities will be laid out to accommodate all ages and levels of ability.

Speakers

Jodi Harding-Kuriger

Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

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

10:30am MDT

A Year in the Life of a Music Teacher—Let's Talk Plans (K–9)

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT

Medoc (Room 14)

Welcome to a workshop on year plans, unit plans and making them work together to make your year go smoothly. We will talk tips and tricks and look at a few examples. Along the way we will hit topics like assessment and technology. Let’s make those long-range plans and unit plans workable documents that you refer to all year long. Bring a device if possible.

Speakers

Amanda Clark

music representative, Fine Arts Council

Amanda Clark has been an elementary music teacher in Leduc for more than 10 years where she teaches in both French and English. She also teaches private lessons including the Music for Young Children program. She completed a Bachelor of Music at University of Alberta Augustana Campus... Read More →

Year in the Life of a Music Teacher—Let's Talk Plans (K–9) (2) pdf

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

Fine Arts, Division I, Division II, Division III