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

Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! (K-12)

LIMITED

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

Plaza 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Did you get the delightful task to teach mathematics to students? Does the word "fractions" frighten you? Are you worried that you might struggle with teaching mathematics and meeting the diverse needs of your students? This session is for you!!! Whether you are teaching Grade 1 counting or Grade 12 calculus, come and learn some high leverage strategies that will allow all your young mathematicians to flourish! We will work on some intriguing and enjoyable problems, share some ways to reach the edges of your classroom and end with the power of visualization in math class.

Be ready to see math come alive and experience a truly joyful math class.

Speakers

Dave Martin

Past President, Mathematics Council

Dave Martin has a Master’s degree in Mathematics, a background in Education, and an unapologetic love of prime numbers. With over 20 years of experience teaching Grades 6–12, he has worked as a Math and Science Lead Teacher, administrator, post-secondary instructor, and is currently... Read More →

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

Mathematics, Division I, II, III and IV

10:30am MDT

Vocabulary Development Across Disciplines (K-12)

LIMITED

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

Plaza 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Vocabulary is the single most important aspect of learning a new language! This session introduces teachers at all grade levels to the basic theory of vocabulary teaching and learning, provides a deeper explanation of the theory of vocabulary acquisition, and explores the difference between Basic Interactive Social language (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Development (CALP). The presentation culminates with an overview of effective strategies for helping English language learners effectively improve their English vocabulary.

Speakers

Joan Miles

President Elect, Council for English as an Additional Language

Joan Miles has had over 35 years of experience teaching English Language Learners, both internationally and locally. She completed her MA in Language and Diversity (TESL) in 2014. From 2012-2016, Joan worked as an ELL System Specialist with the Calgary Board of Education to support... Read More →

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

English Language Learners; Inclusion; Second Languages, Division I, II, III and IV

BTC 2026 - Calgary

9:00am MDT

Dave Martin

10:30am MDT

Joan Miles

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