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2022 Beginning Teachers Conference has ended
WELCOME TO THE 2022 BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!

Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2022 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 23–24, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. 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.

A block of guest rooms have been reserved at the Fantasyland Hotel for conference delegates. Rooms must be booked prior to September 2. Please reference the ATA Beginning Teachers Conference or provide the group code# 5917866 when booking your accommodations.
Friday, September 23 • 12:30pm - 1:45pm
What Can SLIC Do For You? (4–12) LIMITED

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Limited Capacity seats available

So you landed your first teaching position! Congratulations! But you've just learned that you will be teaching a second language! Ack! Don't fret! Jessie and Stephanie will share all the ways that the Second Languages and Intercultural Council (SLIC) of the ATA can help you to be successful as you begin this exciting new adventure. We will share with you specific information related to SLIC including how to become a member of SLIC and attend our upcoming PD day as well as provide you with some strategies and ideas that you can take into your classroom on Monday morning!

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Jessie Krefting

Teacher
Jessie has been teaching FSL for 20 years. Her latest assignment has her teaching grades 4-9 FSL in Parkland School Division. Jessie has a passions for teaching second languages through the use of comprehensible input as it has allowed her students to be immersed in the target language... Read More →


Friday September 23, 2022 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chivas - Conference Room 4