Name: Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! (K-12)
Start: 2026-10-03T09:00:00-0600
End: 2026-10-03T10:15:00-0600

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.

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

BTC 2026 - Calgary

Dave Martin

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