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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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Belonging Starts with YOU! Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Every Student (K-12... 10:15am - 11:30am

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Teaching Computer Science and Computational Thinking in Any Classroom (4-9) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Our Shared History, Our Shared Future—A Brief Introduction to Treaties (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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How Teachers Get Paid (K–12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Teacher Safety Net—Your Entitlements, Your Protection! (K-12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Complaints Happen: A Friendly Guide to the Code of Professional Conduct and Stra... 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Central and Central South—Your Representatives a... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Making with Your ATA Library (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Culturally Responsive Teaching—Fostering Inclusive Classrooms (K–12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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CSI: Learning - What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Assessment (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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South East—Your Representatives and You (Mandato... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

BTC #LevelUp Social with the Educational Technology Council 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Being in Good Relations - An Introduction to Cultural Protocols (K–12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Tra... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Student Led Learning with 5 Minute Field Trips—How to make time for fun and game... 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Your First Year EdTech Toolbox (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Executive Function—Essential Skills for Deep Learning and Emotional Regulation (... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Bringing the K-6 Computer Science Curriculum to Life 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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BREAKFAST 7:45am - 8:45am

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YOUR ASSOCIATION AND YOU: THINGS EVERY BEGINNING... 9:15am - 10:00am

Building Confidence Through Numeracy Routines: Creating Safe and Engaging Math C... 10:15am - 11:30am

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Navigating the New K–6 Social Studies Curriculum 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Rhythmic Fun: Engaging Elementary Music Students with Hand Clapping Games (K-6) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Calgary Public—Your Representatives and You (Man... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time (K–12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier (K-12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Accessibility Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students (K-9) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Art Games for Mental Health in the Language Classroom (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Supporting Struggling Mathematics Students with Evidence Based Pedagogy (1-8) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Bringing Science Fiction into Science Classes (4-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Calgary Separate—Your Representatives and You (M... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Less Prep, More Purpose: Literacy-rich Strategies for Alberta's New Social Studi... 10:15am - 11:30am

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The Power of the Science Journal: Reflection, Practice, and Deeper Learning (7-1... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Success in the Middle Years (4-9) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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South Central Rockies—Your Representatives and Y... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

The Power of Connection in Early Learning Classrooms (K-3) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Less Overwhelm, More Impact: High-Yield Universally Designed Strategies for Real... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Exploring the "Essential 6" in a Mathematics Lesson (K-6) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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South West—Your Representatives and You (Mandato... 3:30pm - 4:15pm

LUNCH 11:30am - 12:30pm

SOCIAL 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Curriculum 101 : Une trousse d’outils pour enseignants débutants (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Du dépistage à l’intervention : ce qu’il faut savoir pour bien commencer en ense... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Les techniques d'impact en classe: de la théorie à la pratique. (K-9) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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From Screening to Support: What Every New Teacher Needs to Know (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Modernizing Provincial Assessments: Alberta’s Digital Assessment Platform (K-12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Curriculum 101: A Beginning Teacher’s Toolkit (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Walking Together: Collaboration, Reconciliation, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (K-12) 9:00am - 11:45am

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Practical Foundations for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Strategic and Workplace Communication (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Effortless Assessment: Digital Rubrics for Creative Classrooms (7-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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UDL Meets EAL—Empowerment for All Learners (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Care and Connect—Social and Emotional Learning 9:00am - 10:15am

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Start Small, Think Big: Build a Fibre Arts Program That Works (4-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Creating a Co-Regulating Classroom (K-9) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Gamifying Math: Increasing Student Engagement Through Games and Interactive Stra... 10:30am - 11:45am

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Surviving Your First Five Years as a Music Teacher (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Intentional Read Alouds: Mentor Texts for K–5 10:30am - 11:45am

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20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday! (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Improving Teaching and Learning through Professional Growth Plans (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Mathematics: All Are Welcome! All Belong! (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Vocabulary Development Across Disciplines (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Brains Over Bots: AI-Resistant Approaches for Authentic Learning (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Be a Gift: Tech Collaboration (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Building Resilience Through Relationships - Tales from a School Counsellor (K-12... 9:00am - 10:15am

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Thriving with the new Social Studies Curriculum (4-9) 10:30am - 11:45am

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NETWORKING BREAKFAST/DISPLAYS 8:00am - 9:00am

LUNCH 11:45am - 12:45pm

CLOSING & PRIZES 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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Création de BD numérique: Séquence d'enseignement clé en main pour travailler le... 9:00am - 10:15am

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Communiquer oralement: la clé du succès pour nos apprenants de français (K-6) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Hands-On Learning - PBL Gold Standard (4-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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A Toolbox for Additional Language Teachers: Practical Strategies for Language Gr... 10:30am - 11:45am

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