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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Generative AI has changed what students can produce, but not what they need to learn. This session reframes the challenge of teaching in the age of AI as a design opportunity. We’ll explore how you can create AI-resistant assignments that emphasize process, creativity, and authentic demonstrations of understanding. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can apply right away to reinforce real thinking in a world of artificial answers.
Early-career teachers often join established grade or subject teams where communication, organization, and collaboration are essential. Technology can help new and experienced teachers work together more effectively while supporting students and strengthening parent communication. This session explores practical ways digital tools such as Google Classroom , Google Workspace , Canva , and email can support collaborative planning, resource sharing, professional communication, and family engagement. Participants will explore shared planning documents, collaborative digital workspaces, and communication strategies that help teams stay organized, connected, and consistent. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use tech tools that can help them contribute positively to established teams, streamline shared work, strengthen parent communication, and "be a gift" to the colleagues they work alongside.
