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

Google Classrooms Rubrics for Performance Based Classes (7–12)

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

Piesporter (Room 5)

Learn how to build rubrics digitally on Google Classroom using a program of studies document. We will focus on building rubrics for performance classes and projects. These rubrics can be used on the spot while watching performances and save time and printing by digital grading. More importantly give transparency on the students' achievement via Google Classroom. This session is geared for junior high and high school teachers in CTS and Fine Arts disciplines, but all teachers are welcome.

Speakers

Victoria Reid

Mrs. Victoria Reid, BA/BEd, is currently the ATA Fine Arts Council: Dance Representative. She spent the past 7 years teaching at Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ) in the department of Fine Arts instructing dance, drama, and musical theatre. Victoria has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor... Read More →

Friday September 20, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

Fine Arts, Division III, Division IV

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

Science 101 (4–12)

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

Piesporter (Room 5)

You’re teaching science—congratulations! Now how do you get started? Whether you are the only science teacher at your school or part of a team, it can all seem a little overwhelming. Learn some tried and tested methods for approaching science teaching and learning to ensure you are not only giving your students meaningful learning opportunities but also ensuring that you aren’t reinventing the wheel. Topics covered include: breaking down the curriculum into manageable units and lessons, planning for hands-on activities and projects (examples will be provided) throughout the year, field trip ideas (both in-school and site-based), and developing an inventory of supplies. Amanda Green and Julie Arsenault bring with them a collective four decades of experience to help you be successful in your science teaching experience!

Speakers

Julie Arsenault

Science Lead Teacher, Science Council

Friday September 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

Science, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Blank Space to Brilliance—Navigating Alberta's CTF Curriculum (4–9)

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

Piesporter (Room 5)

Are you assigned to teach a CTF or options class and don't know where to start? Do you want to integrate CTF into your core subjects? Do you feel stuck in the old "home ec" or "shop" class you took when you were in junior high? Join to follow one teacher's adventure in stepping into a new role and reinventing a course to meet their students' passions and interests. You will participate in some hands-on activities and gain ideas and resources you can hopefully implement into your class with ease.

Speakers

Courtney Albrecht

Courtney is a passionate CTF teacher. Currently she is working as a Consultant for EPSB in the areas of CTF and Career Pathways. She has experience working in grades 3-12 and in course design for CTF. Outside of teaching, she can often be found with her puppy at dog sports classes... Read More →

Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

CTS/CTF, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

Books for Belonging—Inclusive Texts for All Subject (K–6)

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

Piesporter (Room 5)

Looking for fresh resources for your K–6 students? In this workshop, you will explore a bin of incredible books curated by Alberta teacher-librarians. These books are applicable to a variety of subject-areas and K–6 grade levels. Through activities and discussions, you will work with these resources to explore best practices for choosing and using resources for your classroom, including factors related to social, community, and academic fit.

Speakers

Courtney Albrecht

Saturday September 21, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

Curriculum Pedagogy, Division I, Division II | Language Arts, Division I, Division II | Social Studis, Division I, Division II