Name: Navigating the New K–6 Social Studies Curriculum
Start: 2026-10-02T12:30:00-0600
End: 2026-10-02T13:45:00-0600

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.

Navigating the New K–6 Social Studies Curriculum

LIMITED

Friday October 2, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Plaza 1

Limited Capacity seats available

Feeling overwhelmed by the new K–6 Social Studies curriculum? Together, we will unpack the curriculum, explore the foundations of quality social studies learning developed by the ATA Social Studies Council, and examine practical frameworks that can guide planning and instruction. Participants will leave with access to curated book lists, teacher created resources (no need to purchase worksheet bundles!), project ideas and assessment experiences, and connections to organizations, field trips, and educational learning partners that can bring social studies to life in the classroom. Whether you are searching for engaging cross-curricular inquiry opportunities, rich assessment ideas, or simply wondering where to begin, this session will help you navigate the curriculum with greater confidence.

Speakers

Jen Perry

Social Studies Council

Hey there! I am the CCSD Elementary Social Studies Consultant. Come chat with me about all things new social studies curriculum implementation. I’m also the Calgary President of the ATA Social Studies Council & am eager to connect with K-12 social studies teachers to share resources... Read More →

Friday October 2, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Plaza 1

Social Studies, Division I, Division II | English Language Arts, Division I, Division II | Indigenous, Division I, Division II

BTC 2026 - Calgary

Jen Perry

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