WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!
Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 22-23, 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.
Guided by research-backed methodologies, we'll navigate through the intricacies of language acquisition, decoding, comprehension, and fluency. Through a blend of theory and practical application, educators will gain valuable insights into how to foster robust reading skills in students of all ages and abilities.