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WELCOME TO THE 2026 CALGARY BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2026 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, October 2-3, Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, Calgary. 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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Friday, October 2
 

8:45am MDT

CONFERENCE KICK OFF AND WELCOME
Friday October 2, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT

Friday October 2, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
Plaza 1

9:00am MDT

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT

Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT
Plaza 1

9:15am MDT

YOUR ASSOCIATION AND YOU: THINGS EVERY BEGINNING TEACHER SHOULD KNOW
Friday October 2, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Please submit your questions at www.menti.com and use code 8870 1164. If your question isn't answered during this session, you can find the answer during the social question and answer time at 4 pm today or you can call 1-800-332-1280 and ask to speak to an ATA staff officer.

Panelists:
  • Professional Development – Nancy Luyckfassel
  • Teacher Employment Services – Genevieve Blais
  • Government – Dr. Elissa Corsi
Friday October 2, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Plaza 1
 

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