2022 Beginning Teachers Conference: Grid

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.

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Ballroom A	Ballroom B	Ballroom C	Ballroom D/E	Ballroom Foyer	Beaujolais - Conference Room 10	Bordeaux - Conference Room 9	Chablis - Conference Room 12	Champagne - Conference Room 16	Chianti - Conference Room 6	Chivas - Conference Room 4	Cognac - Conference Room 15	Maderia - Conference Room 7	Medoc - Conference Room 14	Piesporter - Conference Room 5

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Survival Tips for the CTF and CTS Classroom (7–12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Working with Diverse Texts—Challenges and Opportunities (10–12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Teachers' Safety Net (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Calgary District Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Teacher Growth, Supervision and Evaluation (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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When Being Absent is Necessary (K-12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Central East Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Improving Teaching and Learning Through Professional Growth Plans (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Beautiful Chaos - Project Based Learning in Practice (7–9) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Explore, Create, Play (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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South East Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Networking Breakfast/Display Booths 8:00am - 9:00am

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Your Association and You—Things Every Begi... 9:20am - 10:00am

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Working with Educational Assistants Drop In Q &... 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Financial Wellness Drop-In Q&A Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Employment Contracts Drop In Q & A Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Social and Fabulous Prizes 4:00pm - 4:45pm

ATA Library Drop In Q & A Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

ASEBP Benefits Drop In Q & A Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Inclusive/Indigenous Education Drop In Q & A Ses... 4:00pm - 4:45pm

E-Liability Q & A Drop In Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Ask Me Anything Q & A Drop-In Session 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Teacher Qualification Services Drop In Q & A Ses... 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Registration Opens 7:00am - 9:00am

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DigCit in the Elementary Classroom (1–6) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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EdTech Tools to Foster Student Engagement (1–12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Edmonton District Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Feedback for Learning in the English Language Arts Classroom (4-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Indigenous Content in the New Teaching Quality Standard—Moving From Inspiring to... 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners to Improve Reading and Writi... 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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North West Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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Why Are You Going to Waste Time on Google? (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Central South Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Littératie médiatique multimodale - Une séquence didactique appliquée (7-9) 10:15am - 11:30am

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L'enseignement de la lecture en immersion (K-3) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Les approches pédagogiques en immersion française et francophone en milieu minor... 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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PE Wellness and Physical Activity Resources for Any Space (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Physical Education and Wellness 101 (K–12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Making the Most of a Teaching Life—How to Be Well and Stay Well (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Edmonton McMurray Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

PRISM—Professionals Respecting Individual Sexual and Gender Minorities (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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What Can SLIC Do For You? (4–12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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No textbook? No Problem! (7-9) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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ᑕᐯᐧᐃᐧᐣ tapwewin: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism (K-12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Infuse Technologies in the Humanities Classroom (4-12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Mental Health in the Middle Years (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Exploring the "Essential 6" in a Mathematics Lesson (1–6) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Assessment and Evaluation—Supporting Student Learning (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Calgary City Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Drama Productions: From Zero to Hero—No Experience Required (1–12) 10:15am - 11:30am

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Teaching Elementary Music 101: Tips and Tricks of the Trade (K-6) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Discovering Your Passion (4–12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Central North Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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Mathematics—All Are Welcome! All Belong! (1–12) 12:30pm - 1:45pm

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Ideas for Dealing with Difficult People and Situations (K-12) 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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Central Meet and Greet 3:30pm - 4:00pm

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E-Liability (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Teachers and Educational Assistants (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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School Leadership—Things you Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Humanities in Junior High (7-9) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Lunch, Closing, Thank You and Prizes! 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Big Ideas of Reading 4 to 6 (4-6) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Big Ideas of Reading K to 3 (K-3) 10:30am - 11:45am

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To Behave or Not to Behave (K-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Bringing Mindfulness into the Classroom (K–9) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Reading Strategies That Work for Secondary Students (7-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Truth and Reconciliation Books in the ELA Classroom (7-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Tips for Math (7-8) 9:00am - 10:15am

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S'amuser et Enseigner avec bitmoji (1-6) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Student Led Adventures! Games, Teambuilding and the Art of Storytelling (K–12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Understanding the Flipped Classroom (7-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Counting Progressions for the K-2 Classroom (K-2) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Indigenous Worldviews Within the Class and Beyond (K-9) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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From Surviving to Thriving in Your Inclusive Classroom (K-9) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Winning Strategies for Classrooms (K-12) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Leading Your Music Program with Finesse (7-12) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Music Cross Curricular Resources for the Classroom Teacher (1-6) 10:30am - 11:45am

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Wait...What? I Have to Teach Grades 1-3 MATH! (1-3) 9:00am - 10:15am

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Wait...What? I Have to Teach Grades 4-6 MATH! (4-6) 10:30am - 11:45am

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