BTC 2026 - Calgary: Full Schedule

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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9:00am MDT

20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday! (K-12)

LIMITED

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Plaza 2

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you looking for no-prep and low-prep ways to engage your students? Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore 20 versatile no-prep and low-prep activities you can implement in any subject and grade level. Be ready to engage with interactive activities and explore practical applications for these strategies in your teaching context.

Speakers

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. In her Association role, Terra leads the Association... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Plaza 2

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, II, III and IV

10:30am MDT

Improving Teaching and Learning through Professional Growth Plans (K-12)

LIMITED

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT

Plaza 2

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will provide teachers with an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of provincial legislation, policy and other requirements related to teacher professional growth, promote awareness of the effective components of a professional growth plan, and share materials and tools that can be accessed to assist in the development of those plans. The session will also address the implications for teacher evaluation and permanent certification.

Speakers

Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Plaza 2

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, II, III and IV

BTC 2026 - Calgary

9:00am MDT

Terra Kaliszuk

10:30am MDT

Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell

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