BTC 2026 - Calgary: Full Schedule

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.

12:30pm MDT

Supporting Struggling Mathematics Students with Evidence Based Pedagogy (1-8)

LIMITED

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

Plaza 3

Limited Capacity seats available

Mathematics achievement has quality of life implications for students who struggle with mathematics and/or have a diagnosed mathematics learning disability. As grade 1-8 educators, we must fully understand the barriers these students must overcome in learning mathematics and the effective practices that can be enacted to better support them. In this session, we off the results of our research on evidence-based intervention strategies that support students who struggles with mathematics. We will discuss the role of explicit instruction related to number sense along with automaticity and fluency. In addition, we will discuss how strategies such as manipulatives, visual representations and schema-based instruction are supporting elements within explicit instruction.

Speakers

Jennifer Steiner

Tanya Braybrook

Council for Inclusive Education

Friday October 2, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Plaza 3

Mathematics, Division I, II, III | Inclusion, Division I, II, III

2:00pm MDT

Exploring the "Essential 6" in a Mathematics Lesson (K-6)

LIMITED

Friday October 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Plaza 5

Limited Capacity seats available

What are the key elements of any mathematics lesson? Join us as we explore the "Essential 6"—a framework designed to support effective mathematics lesson planning. This interactive session will model key mathematical concepts, incorporate open-ended questioning techniques, and demonstrate cooperative learning strategies. We will also work with math manipulatives, engaging math games, and valuable numeracy resources to enhance student learning. Participants will receive a comprehensive handout outlining essential considerations and resources for mathematics teaching. Get ready to elevate your teaching and inspire mathematical thinking in your classroom!

Speakers

Lorelei Boschman

Mathematics Council

Lorelei is a mathematics and pre-service teacher educator and has taught for over 37 years. Currently she is Chair of Education at Medicine Hat College and facilitates the 4 year B.Ed program through Mount Royal University. Making mathematics achievable for all and building into... Read More →

Friday October 2, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Plaza 5

Mathematics, Division I Division II

9:00am MDT

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

12:30pm MDT

Jennifer Steiner

Tanya Braybrook

2:00pm MDT

Lorelei Boschman

9:00am MDT

Dave Martin

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