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.

10:15am MDT

Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Traditional Games (K–12)

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

Cognac (Room 15)

Did you know that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games are great ways to make connections to numeracy? Traditional games can provide entry points to deeper understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and further connections to the land. Get ready to learn about resources for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games and how to create authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Cheryl Devin

Indigenous Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Cheryl is one of six Alberta Teachers’ Association Walking Together Consultants. She has over 26 years of teaching experience at the junior high level in a variety of subject areas, including language arts, social studies and science. Cheryl is Métis, with family migrating from... Read More →

Jason Schweizer

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

Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Math, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Unlocking Student Understanding—The Impact of Numeracy of Routines on Learning Gaps (4–12)

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

Bordeaux (Room 9)

Wondering how to bridge learning gaps? Dive into the potential of numeracy routines to address student needs and prerequisite knowledge. Discover effective routines adaptable to any topic, and collaborate with colleagues to tailor them to your classroom, aligning with your curriculum goals.

Speakers

Patricia Shoemaker

Secondary Math Teacher, Math Council

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)

Inclusive Education, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Math, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:30am MDT

Teaching on a Hutterite Colony in Alberta (K–12)

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

Chivas (Room 4)

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding teaching career, right here in Alberta? Have you ever wanted to teach in a one-room school. Come and learn about the opportunity to teach in one of Alberta's growing number of Hutterite Colonies. Learn about the Hutterites, who they are, about their culture, and some history. How to organize and operate a multi-multi-grade classroom. Get some resources to help navigate getting through the curriculum.

Speakers

Laura-Lee Toews

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)