2022 Beginning Teachers Conference: Full Schedule

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.

10:15am MDT

Exploring the "Essential 6" in a Mathematics Lesson (1–6)

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

What are the key elements of any mathematics lesson? We will explore the "Essential 6" to guide your math lesson planning. This is an interactive session to model key math concepts, open-ended questions, cooperative learning strategies, numeracy resources and even fun math games. A comprehensive handout of math considerations and resources will be shared. Prepare to be an awesome mathematics teacher!

Speakers

Lorelei Boschman

Mathematics Council

Lorelei is a mathematics and pre-service teacher educator and has taught for over 35 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 emerging... Read More →

The Essential 6 presentation Sept 23 2022 Beginning Teachers Conference 1 pptx

Friday September 23, 2022 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

(1-3) (4-6)

12:30pm MDT

Care and Connect—Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Tools and Practices to Support Students (K-12)

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Now, more than ever, there is a need to look at practices and systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the school community. This workshop was developed to enhance the social-emotional skills of adults within a school environment so that they can more effectively model and teach SEL to their students. Participants will learn and apply practical, powerful strategies to enhance social and emotional competence within themselves and their students.

Speakers

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Terra Kaliszuk is an Executive Staff Officer in the Professional Development program area of the Alberta Teachers' Association. She brings a passion for understanding and supporting the human journey of learning to all of her work. Terra has led professional learning work for the... Read More →

PG Care and Connect (2022 04 25) pdf

Friday September 23, 2022 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

(K) (1-3) (4-6) (7-9) (10-12)

2:00pm MDT

Assessment and Evaluation—Supporting Student Learning (K-12)

Limited Capacity filling up

The purpose of this workshop is to explore the assessment indicators in the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard. Key questions that will be considered include the following:

How do we plan assessment with the end in mind?
How do we support the learner to successfully meet curricular outcomes?
How do we ensure the credibility of our judgments?

Speakers

Andrea Fletcher

Association Instructor, The Alberta Teachers Association

PG Assessment and Evaluation (2022 04 30) pdf

Friday September 23, 2022 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

(K) (1-3) (4-6) (7-9) (10-12)

3:30pm MDT

Calgary City Meet and Greet

Delegates from Calgary Public Teachers No 38 and Calgary Separate School No 55 will have the opportunity to meet their District Representative and Local President (if available).

Friday September 23, 2022 3:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

Regional Meet & Greets

9:00am MDT

From Surviving to Thriving in Your Inclusive Classroom (K-9)

Limited Capacity filling up

You have just met your new students and already see many unique needs. Your students require support for learning, emotional or behavioural challenges. But how can you juggle so many concerns in one classroom? Attend our session to learn tips and tricks to meet the wide variety of learning needs seen in every classroom. Everyone Matters, Everyone Belongs. Fostering Inclusion for All.

Speakers

Cathy Wiederick

Council for Inclusive Education

Tianna

Council for Inclusive Education

Tianna Melnyk has been an educator with the Calgary Board of Education for the last 16 years, working in elementary and secondary school as a teacher and Assistant Principal. She has contributed her leadership to other professional organizations as a member of boards including sitting... Read More →

Saturday September 24, 2022 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

(K) (1-3) (4-6) (7-9)

10:30am MDT

Winning Strategies for Classrooms (K-12)

Limited Capacity filling up

Alberta schools are founded on the concept that all students can learn, regardless of their abilities. When teachers plan for and use effective learning strategies designed to help struggling learners, they also support many other students. This workshop will provide teachers with tools and strategies that can be used at any grade level with all types of students. Engaging, interesting and active, this session will give participants ideas to incorporate into lessons immediately for positive results.

Speakers

Sally Rudakoff

Association Instructor, Alberta Teachers' Association

Sally is a teacher and assistant principal in St. Albert Public Schools. She enjoys learning alongside her students and is an avid believer that all teachers are life-long learners. Her passion is in the area of S.T.E.A.M. Learning and she enjoys supporting students to strengthen... Read More →

PG Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety (2019 11 01) pdf

Saturday September 24, 2022 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Maderia - Conference Room 7

(K) (1-3) (4-6) (7-9) (10-12)