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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Starting your teaching career can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to navigate the endless number of educational technology tools available today. This session is designed specifically for new teachers who want practical, classroom-ready tools without spending hours learning complicated platforms. Participants will explore a curated collection of high-impact digital tools that support the core responsibilities of teaching, including lesson planning, classroom organization, communication, assessment, feedback, content creation, and student engagement. Rather than focusing on technology for technology's sake, this session emphasizes how digital tools can save time, reduce workload, and enhance learning experiences for students. Through demonstrations, classroom examples, and opportunities to explore tools firsthand, attendees will discover how to build an efficient and sustainable digital workflow that works across grade levels and subject areas. Participants will leave with a collection of ready-to-use resources, implementation ideas, and practical strategies they can immediately apply in their own classrooms.
