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DTSTART:20260925T133000Z
DTEND:20260925T143000Z
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION
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CATEGORIES:REGISTRATION
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1fea192efacf6c57706c1ba46812116d
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T134500Z
DTEND:20260925T143000Z
SUMMARY:BREAKFAST
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CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6758113c239766d6d539153914167eb4
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T143000Z
DTEND:20260925T144500Z
SUMMARY:CONFERENCE KICK OFF AND WELCOME
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PINNED
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/bb1bf296de18405bc9e9385606b9c6a8
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T144500Z
DTEND:20260925T150000Z
SUMMARY:WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
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CATEGORIES:PINNED
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/66279c7139b2c0c40c434f2b8b3f3346
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T150000Z
DTEND:20260925T160000Z
SUMMARY:YOUR ASSOCIATION AND YOU: THINGS EVERY BEGINNING TEACHER SHOULD KNOW
DESCRIPTION:Please submit your questions at www.menti.com and use code 8870 1164. If your question isn't answered during this session\, you can find the answer during the social question and answer time at 4 pm today or you can call 1-800-332-1280 and ask to speak to an ATA staff officer.
CATEGORIES:PINNED
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8683376153bc6e6b4334e97eaa2c452f
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/8683376153bc6e6b4334e97eaa2c452f
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T160000Z
DTEND:20260925T161500Z
SUMMARY:BREAK
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/58bad85f59248f9df609f0774edd15ed
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Outdoor Learning Adventures in Junior High Science (7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Learning does not have to happen solely within the four walls of the classroom. This session will explore a multitude of experiential science learning opportunities you can do with your students! From simple\, community excursions for a class block\, land-based literacy opportunities with Indigenous Elders\, to fully immersive overnight adventures. This session will provide multiple ideas and resources that will allow your students to construct knowledge and understanding of science in practical ways.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; INDIGENOUS EDUCATION; SCIENCE
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/826199e9754cd61db23c3d60433589eb
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier (k-12)
DESCRIPTION:Keeping up with the latest AI tools can feel like a full-time job and the tools change quickly\, but our purpose in using them as teachers hasn't changed. Are you wondering which one is worth using\, which ones we should be using\, and which ones are really just wrappers that don't offer much value? This session has you covered! Join Darren as he walks through all the best AI tools currently available for teachers and how you can use them! Increase your awesome and learn how AI infused tools can make your work easier\, more effective\, more engaging\, and less stressful.
CATEGORIES:ED TECH
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/7d36f98d74c051be976929bc7b6c23f5
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Support ELLs with AI—A Sampler (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:You have probably used AI in your classroom…whether it's creating images\, articles\, assignments\, or even for assessments. You try your best to spot biases and check AI's work before giving it to your students…but are you integrating best practices for supporting ELLs in your prompts? What are the best ways to use AI to support ELLs anyways? Join this session as we explore how to integrate good EAL teaching practices and the EAL Benchmarks 2.0 into designing learning that will help your ELLs (and other students!) build vocabulary and become better speakers and writ
CATEGORIES:ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS\,ED TECH
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/e04b621a97ab72a69ce3ad2a69d409d3
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Entretenir de Bons Liens - Introduction aux Protocoles Culturels (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Cet atelier d’initiation vous permettra d’en apprendre davantage au sujet des protocoles culturels entourant les manières autochtones de savoir\, d’être et de faire. Il ne s’agit pas d’un « guide normatif » ou d’une « liste de choses à faire et à ne pas faire »\, mais plutôt d’un atelier axé sur le dialogue qui vise à familiariser les participants avec les concepts de base sur lesquels reposent le développement et le renforcement de notre relation avec les peuples autochtones et leurs systèmes de connaissances.
CATEGORIES:FRANCAIS
LOCATION:Champagne (Room 16)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1b03cd1ab1de9dbab68308603f9c45ed
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Digital Assessment Platform (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chivas (Room 4)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/38c7621fb373f087116848fdda99e5b9
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DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Executive Function—Essential Skills for Deep Learning and Emotional Regulation (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Executive function skills are critical for success both within the school environment and in our lives outside of school. While we are born with the capacity for executive function\, these skills need to be modeled\, coached\, and practiced over the course of our lifetimes if we are to become self-regulated\, organized\, and collaborative learners. Join us as we explore fundamental knowledge\, skills and strategies that support students in developing their executive function. Through this workshop\, we will explore executive function skills and development\, opportunities to explicitly teach executive function skills\, and executive function strength training strategies.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/08ffd041ef0951a37dad0e5d0578191b
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DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:How Teachers Get Paid (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/481b368e579a61bea431327860bf0387
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:PDSO Session
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/ce264969db51fcc3492afc829d372982
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching—Fostering Inclusive Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Creating an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment is an integral part of our teaching practice. This workshop will explore key approaches and practical strategies for integrating diverse perspectives\, building cultural competence\, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Through interactive discussions and activities\, you will gain insights into effective communication\, addressing implicit biases\, and infusing cultural sensitivity into the school and classroom. Join us as we explore tools to celebrate diversity in education and create a space where every student feels valued and respected.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS\,CURRICULUM PEDAGOGY
LOCATION:Chianti (Room 6)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/4efd12816233d524899700633dbcdaf2
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Building Confidence Through Numeracy Routines: Creating Safe and Engaging Math Classrooms (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session explores how purposeful numeracy routines can build student confidence\, strengthen mathematical thinking\, and create positive classroom culture in Grades K–12. Participants will experience a variety of practical\, low-prep routines that encourage communication\, reasoning\, flexibility in thinking\, and student engagement while supporting diverse learners. The session will also examine the impact of math trauma and anxiety\, highlighting how predictable and low-risk instructional structures can help students rebuild confidence and develop a healthier mathematical identity. Educators will leave with ready-to-use routines\, implementation strategies\, and ideas for embedding meaningful numeracy conversations into everyday classroom practice.
CATEGORIES:INCLUSION; MATHEMATICS
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/8eccd24913ccfd92abbc35dade723fe9
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Our Shared History\, Our Shared Future—A Brief Introduction to Treaties (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop will explore historical and contemporary information and resources relating to numbered treaties within present-day Alberta. Educators will build their understanding of the acknowledgement of land and people\, as well as our shared responsibilities to the land and each other. Participants will engage in dialogue and reflect on their professional learning in order to build capacity in treaty education.
CATEGORIES:INDIGENOUS EDUCATION\,INCLUSION
LOCATION:Cognac (Room 15)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1826ea6edc0eeb605a8d61c6c4bf9fe1
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Practical Foundations for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
DESCRIPTION:Classroom routines\, songs\, and rhymes that support community building and transitions. Mentor text exploration with reflection and relationship-building activities. Hands-on plasticine creation to develop representations for cross-curricular learning. Sharing of mixed-media art projects.
CATEGORIES:LANGUAGE ARTS; FINE ARTS; HEATH AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/9984e12dd7fcc075abf181c2ac9c5ea4
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DTSTART:20260925T161500Z
DTEND:20260925T173000Z
SUMMARY:Bringing the K–6 Computer Science Curriculum to Life (K-6)
DESCRIPTION:Computer Science is now embedded throughout Alberta's K–6 Science curriculum\, but many teachers are unsure where to begin. This session is designed specifically for new teachers who want practical\, low-prep ways to bring computer science and computational thinking into their classrooms. Participants will explore what computer science looks like across the elementary grades and discover classroom-ready activities that require little to no prior experience. Through demonstrations\, lesson ideas\, and examples from real classrooms\, attendees will learn how concepts such as algorithms\, coding\, debugging\, pattern recognition\, and computational thinking can be taught through both unplugged and digital activities. The session will highlight accessible tools and resources such as Scratch\, MakeCode\, micro:bit\, Minecraft Education\, robotics\, and unplugged learning experiences while emphasizing practical implementation strategies that fit within a busy teacher's schedule. Participants will leave with a collection of ready-to-use activities\, resources\, and increased confidence to begin integrating computer science learning into their classrooms immediately.
CATEGORIES:SCIENCE\,ED TECH
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1f4aa26261abf8592ec255d5656935eb
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T173000Z
DTEND:20260925T183000Z
SUMMARY:LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:84e32bbbca617bf2a62951a0fc812fc0
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/84e32bbbca617bf2a62951a0fc812fc0
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Your First Year EdTech Toolbox (4-9)
DESCRIPTION:Starting your teaching career can feel overwhelming\, especially when trying to navigate the endless number of educational technology tools available today. This session is designed specifically for new teachers who want practical\, classroom-ready tools without spending hours learning complicated platforms. Participants will explore a curated collection of high-impact digital tools that support the core responsibilities of teaching\, including lesson planning\, classroom organization\, communication\, assessment\, feedback\, content creation\, and student engagement. Rather than focusing on technology for technology's sake\, this session emphasizes how digital tools can save time\, reduce workload\, and enhance learning experiences for students. Through demonstrations\, classroom examples\, and opportunities to explore tools firsthand\, attendees will discover how to build an efficient and sustainable digital workflow that works across grade levels and subject areas. Participants will leave with a collection of ready-to-use resources\, implementation ideas\, and practical strategies they can immediately apply in their own classrooms.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; ED TECH
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/0fd545fd9e989d63176d13a4a8f6683a
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Student Led Learning with 5 Minute Field Trips—How to make time for fun and games in any classroom! (K–12)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session explores quick\, low-prep experiential learning activities that build movement\, curiosity\, connection\, and student leadership in any classroom setting. Through hands-on games\, challenges\, and reflection strategies\, participants will discover practical ways to increase engagement and bring outdoor learning principles into everyday teaching\, without needing extensive time\, equipment\, or outdoor spaces. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities and ideas that help foster classroom community\, creativity\, and meaningful student learning through play and exploration.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; HEATH AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION; TEACHER WELLNESS
LOCATION:Chianti (Room 6)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/9b109115f81e6357cb210b924388a526
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Making the Leap to Outcome Based Assessment and Reporting (7-9)
DESCRIPTION:How much information are your students getting from standard grading practices? Does a traditional "percentage" grade really tell us which learning outcomes a student has mastered? Even when we want to make adjustments\, it can seem overwhelming and scary\, especially with changing curricula\, increased demands and parental expectations of what indicates student success. So how do we make the transition from what we've always done to what we want to do? This session will share ideas and resources for tracking student progress\, setting up an outcome based gradebook and reporting achievements that communicates learning to students and parents efficiently and effectively.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; SCIENCE
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/8eea4c296b9b61478904f597b693094b
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Curriculum/New LearnAlberta (FRENCH) (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:FRANCAIS
LOCATION:Champagne (Room 16)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/9d63e1cf01a0f29aaf6a1e45c14b2cd6
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Communications and Public Relations at the ATA (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/4ef16e084605c75e31d9b404ccd62d4a
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DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Literacy/Numeracy Screening Assessments (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chivas (Room 4)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/668a8c28f288cbf3367171013a051b23
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:PDSO Session (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Cognac (Room 15)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/876c116650540f836db47978fea68e56
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Teacher Safety Net—Your Entitlements\, Your Protection (K–12)
DESCRIPTION:Over many years the Association has constructed a safety net for teachers and their families. This presentation provides an overview of what teachers have in regard to sick leave and other leaves through the collective agreement\, extended disability\, life insurance\, other benefit plan provisions\, as well as pension and death benefits. This is a light-hearted presentation that is intended to be presented to local teachers in order to provide very relevant and necessary information on existing entitlements.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/ff7a6a892f13a2e915efd03d18c8121e
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Practice—Safe\, Supportive and Self-Regulated Classrooms (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this interactive workshop will receive information and tools to help provide safe\, supportive and self-regulated environments for students who have experienced trauma. Teachers will be provided with background information on trauma and its effects on the child and adolescent brain\, how to create trauma-informed environments and how to help build resiliency and self-regulation skills in students.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/ca5348b5d172345a248eba0a37badbc1
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:UDL Meets EAL—Empowerment for All Learners (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework that can significantly enhance educational outcomes for all students\, including students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. This workshop aims to empower educators with practical strategies to create inclusive and effective learning environments where all students\, including those with diverse linguistic backgrounds\, can thrive.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6ce36c55b215d1ff1ff04a0e5be6902d
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Less Overwhelm\, More Impact: High-Yield Universally Designed Strategies for Real Classrooms (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:A few weeks or months into your new teaching career\, are you wondering how you're going to get all the things done and still deliver quality teaching and learning to your students? Does it seem like everyone expects you to meet the needs of EVERY student in your classroom EVERY day\, ie\, to do the seemingly impossible? Then this is the session for you. In this session you'll learn about high-impact universal supports that reduce planning\, teaching\, assessment\, and reporting strain\; support inclusive classrooms\; and provide deep learning opportunities for students across K–12 settings. Come and rid your backpack of almost everything but the most high yield/lower prep teaching tools and protocols\, in order to become the most nimble (and better rested!) teacher you can be!
CATEGORIES:INCLUSION\,TEACHER WELLNESS\,ED TECH
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/550acbca5c38ccdc516f714852a9592d
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:Mathematics—All Are Welcome! All Belong! (K-12)
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:MATHEMATICS
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/15f68a0c3e7008057a9cac0ea8f3a031
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DTSTART:20260925T183000Z
DTEND:20260925T194500Z
SUMMARY:The Power of the Science Journal: Reflection\, Practice\, and Deeper Learning (7-12)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, teachers will explore the structure\, purpose\, and practical use of science journals in the secondary science classroom. Designed to support Assessment for Learning practices and meaningful FNMI connections\, these journals serve as both a guided home study resource and a portfolio of student learning that can be shared with parents and guardians during conferences. Session participants will view student exemplars and leave with practical tools to begin developing science journals for their own classrooms. Teachers will receive ready-to-use templates\, handouts\, strategies\, and ideas that can be implemented immediately in diverse learning environments. While Science 9 and 10 examples will be featured\, the resources and approaches shared can be adapted across a variety of secondary subject areas. If you value student organization\, accountability\, pride in learning\, and strong study habits\, this session is for you!
CATEGORIES:SCIENCE\,MATHEMATICS\,INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/0679f21c0d396ab97f6e6b0a86b0e861
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T194500Z
DTEND:20260925T200000Z
SUMMARY:BREAK
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e295c5e3ef3305ca8c9e1daafe8317e
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/2e295c5e3ef3305ca8c9e1daafe8317e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Hands-On Learning—PBL Gold Standard (4-12)
DESCRIPTION:The Career and Technology Education Council will share successful and engaging proven tricks and tips to make your CTF/CTS Class effective\, efficient and engaging for your students. Experienced CTF/CTS teachers will share integrated curricular projects\, classroom procedures\, project examples and assessment strategies that will streamline your workday and provide challenging and customized lessons for your students.
CATEGORIES:CTF/CTS\,SCIENCE\,SOCIAL STUDIES
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cfbe2c731acca1cb4e098b5b4a0eb4eb
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/cfbe2c731acca1cb4e098b5b4a0eb4eb
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Art Games for Mental Health in the Language Classroom (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the integration of art-based games to support mental health while fostering language learning. Participants will discover creative\, interactive activities that reduce anxiety\, build resilience\, and enhance communication in the classroom. Drawing from principles of social-emotional learning\, trauma-informed practices\, and art therapy\, this session will equip educators with practical tools to create a safe and engaging environment for students
CATEGORIES:ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS; FINE ARTS; SECOND LANGUAGES
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c0994ea2af9572aa8c4a7e9304d5ffe
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/3c0994ea2af9572aa8c4a7e9304d5ffe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Accessibility Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:Assistive tools for students have never been better and they get more exciting all the time! There are several tools that ALL students can use on Chromebooks to help them become better readers\, writers\, and learners in general. There are also so many ways that teachers can create and use resources that can reach every student. This session will help you address the diverse needs you will encounter in your classroom. We will look at the built-in accessibility features of Chromebooks\, tools in Google Classroom to help with reading some features of Read&Write\, how to adapt texts\, assessments\, and activities and \,most importantly\, how to engage every student in multiple ways including English Language Learners.
CATEGORIES:ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING\,LANGUAGE ARTS\,INCLUSION\,ED TECH
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1ea3633e19f1f65f4a0a2f4d18eb9f13
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1ea3633e19f1f65f4a0a2f4d18eb9f13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Rhythmic Fun: Engaging Elementary Music Students with Hand Clapping Games (K-6)
DESCRIPTION:Elementary music teachers\, dive into the rhythm of hand clapping games in this interactive session. Explore how to weave these fun activities into your lessons\, drawing from playground traditions and youth culture. Get ready to clap\, stomp\, and bring the playground spirit to your music room!
CATEGORIES:FINE ARTS
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c567e6781b475cb9e31c9547983538c
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/3c567e6781b475cb9e31c9547983538c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time (K–12)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to revolutionize your teaching? Join our workshop on AI tools that go beyond traditional lesson planning. Explore how generative AI can create personalized content\, assessments\, and more. We’ll guide you through a process that balances efficiency with creativity\, ensuring you remain the architect of exceptional learning experiences. Plus\, let’s delve into professional considerations—because AI is not just about algorithms\; it’s about impact.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0b24efaeb1aaa35a2ea2523723a244b7
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/0b24efaeb1aaa35a2ea2523723a244b7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Curriculum/New LearnAlberta (K12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chivas (Room 4)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:99538f3318a14540ed9880a9e0b345b5
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/99538f3318a14540ed9880a9e0b345b5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Literacy/Numeracy Screening Assessments (FRENCH)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Champagne (Room 16)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b32d726ce4c24337062600f368a6afbf
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/b32d726ce4c24337062600f368a6afbf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Making with Your ATA Library (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on session\, you’ll learn to use a button-maker\, transfer an image in heat-transfer vinyl to a bandana using a heat press\, and make paper flowers cut with a Silhouette machine. Want to borrow these machines from the library? We’ll cover that too! And we’ll tell you about some of the other awesome things your library has for you.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0fd0d4eba0d56d4a8a41a7ef7604212f
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/0fd0d4eba0d56d4a8a41a7ef7604212f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:PDSO Session (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2fac1c6da2dbffde95d6abdd173fe364
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/2fac1c6da2dbffde95d6abdd173fe364
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Teacher Discipline in Alberta (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:46cdc6a3ce0291e8266edf309d851e2d
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/46cdc6a3ce0291e8266edf309d851e2d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit Traditional Games
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit traditional games are great ways to make connections to numeracy? Traditional games can provide entry points to deeper understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and further connections to the land. Get ready to learn about resources for First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuit traditional games and how to create authentic learning experiences.  
CATEGORIES:INDIGENOUS EDUCATION\, INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
LOCATION:Chianti (Room 6)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:86516a5b51d6cd98fb5365347bab5613
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/86516a5b51d6cd98fb5365347bab5613
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Being in Good Relations—An Introduction to Cultural Protocols
DESCRIPTION:Join this introductory workshop to learn more about Cultural Protocols for engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing\, being and doing. Rather than a "prescriptive guide" or a "checklist of dos and don'ts"\, this conversation-based workshop is an opportunity to be introduced to foundational concepts for developing and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous systems of knowledge.
CATEGORIES:INDIGENOUS EDUCATION\,INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
LOCATION:Cognac (Room 15)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5fd2f493a852585eaa74a69d3d60cb5c
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/5fd2f493a852585eaa74a69d3d60cb5c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T200000Z
DTEND:20260925T211500Z
SUMMARY:Bringing Science Fiction into Science Classes (4-12)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes engagement in science classes can be something that we struggle to get across all of our students in a science classroom. So how can science fiction (and superheroes\, who are arguably a subset within science fiction) brought into your class help out? In this session\, Nate Siler\, who has taught science at the middle school\, high school\, and post-secondary levels will look at many various ways that a wide array of science fiction (and superheroes) can be brought into your science classrooms to re-engage those students whose interest sometimes seems to be lost.
CATEGORIES:SCIENCE\,LANGUAGE ARTS\,MATHEMATICS
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e314fc3bdc11170fe785a10a559eb11
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/7e314fc3bdc11170fe785a10a559eb11
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T211500Z
DTEND:20260925T213000Z
SUMMARY:BREAK
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:38f20917296eb27d64541f4e1fd8b094
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/38f20917296eb27d64541f4e1fd8b094
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Central East—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Central East Representatives\nAspen View Local No 7\; Battle River Local No 32\; Greater St Paul Local No 25\; Lakeland Catholic Separate Local No 30\; Northern Lights Local No 15\; Park Plains East Local No 31\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:68a86ee84b51905db2d4393e7903c42f
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/68a86ee84b51905db2d4393e7903c42f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Central North——Your Representative and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Central North Representatives\nEvergreen Catholic Local No 44\; Evergreen Local No 11\; Northern Gateway Local No 43\; Parkland Teachers’ Local No 10\; Pembina Hills Local No 22\; Woodland Rivers Local No 40\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f4b7b925f4788b0177beb4d9074376a1
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/f4b7b925f4788b0177beb4d9074376a1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Central Prairie Sky—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Central Prairie Representatives\nElk Island Catholic Teachers Local No 21\; Elk Island Local No 28\; Greater St Albert Catholic Local No 23\; St Albert Public Teachers Local Local No 73\; Sturgeon Local No 27\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b5a1c787585abed70574c858f4088846
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/b5a1c787585abed70574c858f4088846
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Central South—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Central South Representatives\nChinook's Edge Local No 17\; Clearview Teachers Local No 33\; Red Deer Catholic Local No 80\; Red Deer City Local No 60\; Wolf Creek Local No 3\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:332200efc53d27bb6403852a18beac61
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/332200efc53d27bb6403852a18beac61
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Central—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Central Representatives\nAssociation des enseignantes et des enseignants francophone de l’Alberta\; Black Gold Teachers’ Local No 8\; St. Thomas Aquinas Teachers’ Local No 45\; Timberline Local No 9\; Wetaskiwin Local No 18\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9056f4ba5b389825f5a88d123475da01
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/9056f4ba5b389825f5a88d123475da01
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:Edmonton McMurray—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton-McMurray Representatives\nEdmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54\; Edmonton Public Teachers Local No 37\; Fort McMurray Local No 48\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c16f7099966448ef5022628ade7b3fbe
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/c16f7099966448ef5022628ade7b3fbe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T213000Z
DTEND:20260925T221500Z
SUMMARY:North West—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
DESCRIPTION:North West Representatives\nFort Vermilion Local No 77\; Grande Prairie and District Catholic Teachers Local No 42\; Greater Peace Local No 13\; High Prairie Local No 62\; Northern Spirit Local No 6\; Northland Local No 69\; Trumpeter Local No 26\n\nWe’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect\, ask questions and share insights.\n\nAttendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:096c6e22bcd91646b79d092bd7c4b37f
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/096c6e22bcd91646b79d092bd7c4b37f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260925T221500Z
DTEND:20260925T230000Z
SUMMARY:SOCIAL
DESCRIPTION:Social and Draw Prize\n\nJust-In-Time Sessions include:\nBeginning Teachers Network\nTeacher Qualification Service\nCollective Bargaining and Contracts
CATEGORIES:Q AND A
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3338c2aa0e07d61f2d22db91fbe22d71
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/3338c2aa0e07d61f2d22db91fbe22d71
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T140000Z
DTEND:20260926T150000Z
SUMMARY:NETWORKING BREAKFAST/DISPLAYS
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0835c3b322465535bcea91bdbd3ab13c
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/0835c3b322465535bcea91bdbd3ab13c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Effortless Assessment: Digital Rubrics for Creative Classrooms (7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Streamline assessment and enhance feedback in your classes. In this interactive session\, you'll learn to design your own digital rubric in Google Classroom using your program of studies outcomes. These rubrics can then be used live during student performances and presentations saving time and paper while increasing marking efficiency. Most importantly\, they offer students and parents transparent\, real-time insight into their achievement. Designed for junior high and high school Fine Arts and CTS teachers—but welcoming to educators from all subject areas—this session will help you bring clarity\, consistency\, and confidence to your assessment practice.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; FINE ARTS; HEATH AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION; RELIGION; ED TECH
LOCATION:Chivas (Room 4)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:55bce5686d3410f69a5e38845850dcab
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/55bce5686d3410f69a5e38845850dcab
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Vocabulary Development Across Disciplines (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Vocabulary is the single most important aspect of learning a new language! This session introduces teachers at all grade levels to the basic theory of vocabulary teaching and learning\, provides a deeper explanation of the theory of vocabulary acquisition\, and explores the difference between Basic Interactive Social language (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Development (CALP). The presentation culminates with an overview of effective strategies for helping English language learners effectively improve their English vocabulary.
CATEGORIES:ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS; INCLUSION; SECOND LANGUAGES
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cede357fc6e8da335144c5f72e66591e
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/cede357fc6e8da335144c5f72e66591e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Surviving Your First Five Years as a Music Teacher (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:The first years of teaching music can feel exciting\, overwhelming\, exhausting\, and inspiring all at once. This practical and encouraging session focuses on realistic strategies for classroom management\, concert preparation\, assessment\, organization\, and teacher wellness.
CATEGORIES:FINE ARTS\,TEACHER WELLNESS
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bec299dae320b4b42783635e21812a80
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/bec299dae320b4b42783635e21812a80
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:De la parole à l'engagement : premiers repères pour enseigner avec impact (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Joignez-vous à nous pour un atelier interactif et stimulant où vous découvrirez plusieurs stratégies pour soutenir les élèves qui affichent des comportements difficiles. Cette séance cible en particulier les approches qui privilégient la résilience des élèves\, ainsi que les stratégies visant à soutenir notre propre résilience lorsque nous réagissons face au comportement difficile de certains élèves. Par le biais d’activités\, de discussions et de réflexions\, nous explorerons différentes techniques qui peuvent à la fois aider les élèves qui affichent un comportement difficile\, et nous aider à veiller à notre propre bienêtre.
CATEGORIES:FRENCH
LOCATION:Champagne (Room 16)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8f1a5a88bb28da6cbecd8658f04b4907
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/8f1a5a88bb28da6cbecd8658f04b4907
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Get 'em Moving! Dynamic and Inclusive Activities for Any Classroom (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:Feeling the pressure to get your students moving but limited by a small space or large class size? This session is for you! Join us for a fun\, interactive\, and practical workshop where you'll experience a variety of ready-to-use physical activities that require minimal equipment and can be done in a medium-sized space\, like a classroom or common area. You'll leave with a toolkit of new ideas\, including: Cooperative games that promote teamwork and communication. Quick\, energizing brain breaks perfect for transitioning between subjects. Creative movement challenges that encourage problem-solving and self-expression. Inclusivity-focused activities that ensure every student feels successful and engaged. This isn't a sit-and-listen session. Be prepared to get up\, move around\, and leave with practical strategies and a renewed sense of inspiration to get your students moving. Come discover how easy it can be to integrate dynamic physical activity into your daily routine!
CATEGORIES:HEATH AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LOCATION:Chianti (Room 6)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1eaf114c81c5e0179c8a226600b0bd10
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1eaf114c81c5e0179c8a226600b0bd10
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Care and Connect—Social and Emotional Learning (K-12)
DESCRIPTION: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. This interactive workshop can be facilitated over a series of sessions in which participants will learn and apply practical\, powerful strategies to enhance social and emotional competence within themselves and their students.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1d8fd4b60cca3ec30a6213c1493eaf96
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1d8fd4b60cca3ec30a6213c1493eaf96
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Improving Teaching and Learning through Professional Growth Plans (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide teachers with an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of provincial legislation\, policy and other requirements related to teacher professional growth\, promote awareness of the effective components of a professional growth plan\, and share materials and tools that can be accessed to assist in the development of those plans. The session will also address the implications for teacher evaluation and permanent certification.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f1ffcbb1f52169100fbb4fc8dea0296a
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/f1ffcbb1f52169100fbb4fc8dea0296a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching with Neurodiversity (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a0bf3fac3610a12d437de2cc0aa068fd
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/a0bf3fac3610a12d437de2cc0aa068fd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Walking Together: Collaboration\, Reconciliation\, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:How can foundational shifts toward reconciliation authentically take root in our daily teaching practice? Join educators Omarla Cooke and Mya Penney for an inspiring\, deeply personal session that explores the transformative power of collaboration\, mentorship\, and genuine friendship. Designed specifically for beginning teachers\, this session moves beyond theory and policy. Through the art of storytelling and the sharing of their own lived experiences\, Omarla and Mya model how diverse cultural backgrounds can weave together to enrich school leadership and classroom community. Participants will engage in holistic learning by exploring traditional Indigenous medicines and cross-cultural literature. The session concludes with a hands-on\, experiential grounding activity: crafting a traditional medicine bag to serve as a meaningful\, tangible guide for your future teaching practice.
CATEGORIES:INDIGENOUS EDUCATION\,INCLUSIVE EDUCATION\,SCIENCE\,SOCIAL STUDIES
LOCATION:Cognac (Room 15)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/14bf1082d6d9921462ca1a821cebb561
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Visual Literacy in Secondary ELA (7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to leverage visual literacy through picture books and photo analysis in Jr/Sr ELA classes. Try out different lenses when looking at a visual text and work through paired activities to help students respond personally\, critically and creatively to visual prompts. Workshop attendees will leave with practical\, hands-on lesson ideas to support student learning through multiple modalities.
CATEGORIES:LANGUAGE ARTS\,FINE ARTS
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/9730cac1a60d3802f44b47ce05db5913
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Creating a Co-Regulating Classroom (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:Teachers understand the challenge of supporting students through big emotions. This session acknowledges that journey and offers a path forward rooted in the latest neuroscience. Inspired by the work of Stuart Shanker\, Dr. Bruce Perry\, Lori Desautels\, and more\, you'll learn how to proactively create a classroom environment that fosters co-regulation and resilience for all. Expect practical\, hands-on strategies for physical space adjustments\, routine enhancements\, and responsive practices. This isn't just theory\; it's about equipping you with tangible tools to transform your classroom into a haven of calm\, connection\,
CATEGORIES:LANGUAGE ARTS; HEATH AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION; INCLUSION
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6a1f4adb5fc4971ef0795feb2c78b1c1
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Struggling Mathematics Students with Evidence Based Pedagogy (K-9)
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:MATHEMATICS\,INCLUSION
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6b444f69d62393e8ee8196589ebf7c5a
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T161500Z
SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Sub Planning! (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:We can't always be the adult at the front of the room\, but how we get ready for somebody else to step in for us can take a lot of stress off of all parties involved. I've collected informed from subs from around my rural northern area to get their feedback on what they like to see and don't like to see in sub plans. I have also collected a number of sub plans from teachers across my area to build a sharing registry of what other professionals do across a range of ages and subjects. Lets get together and share some experiences\, best practices\, and examine common pitfalls of how we prepare for not being the teacher at the front of the room for a day.
CATEGORIES:TEACHER WELLNESS
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/fd00b17e48d41131b8911a881254e6e6
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T161500Z
DTEND:20260926T163000Z
SUMMARY:BREAK
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6a9981ca07d46b6d6094ba838252157a
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Start Small\, Think Big: Build a Fibre Arts Program That Works (4-12)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to launch a fibre arts program but not sure where to start—or how to afford it? This hands-on session is designed specifically for teachers who want practical\, classroom-ready ideas they can use right away. Using simple\, low-cost materials like donated fabrics\, felt\, and socks\, you'll learn how to guide students in creating eye-catching\, meaningful textile projects—without stretching your budget. We'll focus on approachable hand-stitching techniques that build student confidence and creativity\, making fibre arts accessible for beginners at any grade level. Leave with ready-to-use project ideas\, skill-building strategies\, and the confidence to start your fibre arts program as soon as Monday. This session will be presented by the ATA Fine Arts Council.
CATEGORIES:CTF/CTS\,FINE ARTS\,TEACHER WELLNESS
LOCATION:Chablis (Room 12)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/1389aa8ac350bcb6b255f738917ed6f5
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:STEM STAR (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:Come and be inspired by a variety of fun STEM/STEAM/STREAM demonstrations\, project ideas and FREE resources that you can use in a variety of core classes and CTF options! Learn how to take your interests or current events and morph them into cross-curricular projects that will have your students engaged in authentic learning! There will be a little bit of everything: design challenges\, art projects\, classroom gardens\, coding and robotics\, space industry innovations\, online resources\, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in STEM and so much more! Amanda\, from the ATA Science Council\, primarily focuses on Junior High (both in English and French)\, but has many ideas you can use with students of all ages.
CATEGORIES:CTS/CTF; SCIENCE; ED TECH
LOCATION:Madeira (Room 7)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e07fd2aef68d75e938574a59d78cad2f
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/e07fd2aef68d75e938574a59d78cad2f
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Strategies for Deep Learning (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive Science has uncovered numerous practices that have been proven to help with deep and durable learning in any subject and for learners of every age. Participants will explore these practices as they implement new curricula into their classrooms to maximize learning and will leave with numerous specific strategies for implementing them in their classrooms. Practices included are: retrieval practice\, spacing\, interleaving\, feedback-driven metacognition\, elaborative interrogation\, concrete examples and dual coding.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Chianti (Room 6)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f527fc5f0d4b1ff750add521dbb2eaa7
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/f527fc5f0d4b1ff750add521dbb2eaa7
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:PDSO Session
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Medoc (Room 14)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/773ed4221722c5df46559cd8d2b93c7f
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Resilience and Regulation: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviours (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive and empowering workshop that explores strategies for supporting students through challenging behaviours. This session focuses on approaches that cultivate student resilience\, as well as strategies to support our own resilience as we respond to challenging moments of student behaviour. Through activities\, discussion\, and reflection\, we will explore a variety of techniques that support students with challenging behaviour and care for our own wellbeing\, at once.
CATEGORIES:HOT TOPICS FOR PROFESSIONALS
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/8a2dd0654fac7b2ddd07f2733389e5f8
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Intentional Teaching: Simple Systems\, Strong Connections (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:The first years of teaching can be both rewarding and overwhelming. This practical and engaging session explores how small\, intentional practices can have a big impact on classroom culture\, student regulation\, and teacher well-being. Participants will learn simple systems that reduce decision fatigue and save energy\, including visual organization strategies\, routines\, and transition tools. The session will also highlight easy-to-use games\, classroom structure ideas\, connection activities\, and regulation strategies-such as using curiosity and "silly questions" to help students shift from dysregulation to engagement. Grounded in the belief that effective classrooms are built through intentional systems and strong relationships\, this session will provide beginning teachers with practical tools they can implement immediately to create calmer classrooms\, stronger connections\, and a more sustainable teaching experience.
CATEGORIES:INCLUSION\,TEACHER WELLNESS
LOCATION:Bordeaux (Room 9)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/b6cf15f42be53708065d8ad0b0fe2a8c
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Success in the Middle Years (4-9)
DESCRIPTION:Middle school teachers are unique in their ability to connect with students during a crucial period of growth. In this session\, we'll draw on the Guide to Middle Years Education in Alberta to better understand the needs of young adolescents and how to respond to them in meaningful ways. You'll walk away with practical\, ready-to-use strategies to strengthen relationships\, make learning meanignful\, and create a classroom environment where students thrive and teachers survive.
CATEGORIES:INCLUSION; TEACHERS WELLNESS
LOCATION:Chivas (Room 4)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/71f8c128160d0cdeb4b1adb6b055d3ac
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Walking Together: Collaboration\, Reconciliation\, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:Session attendees will have an interactive note handout and prize incentives to participate. They will also try out different info and digital lit skills as we move through the content (icebreaker style).
CATEGORIES:INDIGENOUS EDUCATION\, INCLUSIVE EDUCATION\, SCIENCE\, SOCIAL STUDIES
LOCATION:Cognac (Room 15)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/131be9f51ea1c3be400db501fe621ab3
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Tying it all Together with Project-Based Learning (7-9)
DESCRIPTION:PBL along side Building Thinking Classrooms is the easiest way to have hands on learning with a twist. Join this session to use cross curricular projects to cover your outcomes in junior high.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:LANGUAGE ARTS\,RELIGION\,SOCIAL STUDIES
LOCATION:Piesporter (Room 5)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:80bee8a16ec3c105db09f3ac3f305520
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/80bee8a16ec3c105db09f3ac3f305520
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Gamifying Math: Increasing Student Engagement Through Games and Interactive Strategies (K-9)
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for math teachers across elementary and middle school grade levels who are looking for practical ways to increase student engagement in mathematics. Participants will explore a variety of game-based learning strategies\, interactive activities\, and classroom techniques that make math meaningful\, collaborative\, and enjoyable for students. The session will include adaptable examples for different grade levels and abilities\, along with ideas for promoting critical thinking\, participation\, and confidence in math. Attendees will leave with games and ideas they can use and immediately implement in their own classrooms.
CATEGORIES:MATHEMATICS
LOCATION:Beaujolias (Room 10)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/63bf2b8d7d9a6863a7caf0dd91a66207
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching Computer Science and Computational Thinking in Any Classroom (4-9)
DESCRIPTION:Computer science and computational thinking are becoming increasingly important components of K–12 education\, yet many teachers are unsure where to begin. This hands-on session introduces educators to a collection of accessible\, classroom-ready tools that can be used to teach coding\, problem solving\, creativity\, and computational thinking across subject areas. Participants will explore free resources from Code.org\, visual programming through Scratch\, and constructionist learning approaches using LEGO Robotics. The session will highlight practical classroom examples\, curriculum connections\, and strategies for implementation with students of varying experience levels. Attendees will leave with lesson ideas\, resource links\, and a clear pathway for introducing computer science concepts into their own teaching practice.
CATEGORIES:SCIENCE\,ED TECH
LOCATION:Ballroom A/B\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/aa31335ba840129d83e055ec59dcd2fb
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:A Toolbox for Additional Language Teachers: Practical Strategies for Language Growth (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session will provide Additional Language teachers with a ready-to-use "toolbox" of practical\, effective strategies to support language development across proficiency levels. Participants will explore what works\, why it works\, how to implement it\, and where to start when teaching an additional language. Teachers will learn how to address the four pillars of language learning—listening\, speaking\, reading\, and writing—within a weekly routine. The guiding principle is that we teach the language\, not just about the language. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussion\, educators will explore how to meet the diverse needs of language learners\, build students' confidence\, and add joy and purpose to lessons. The session will highlight ways to create a meaningful learning environment where students can make strong connections and use language. These strategies will support students' readiness to use language outside the classroom. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources\, concrete examples\, and practical approaches to enhance language growth and support student success across the curriculum.
CATEGORIES:SECCOND LANGUAGES
LOCATION:Ballroom C\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7ac40d10c74747c780bca3afbc4c3122
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/7ac40d10c74747c780bca3afbc4c3122
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T163000Z
DTEND:20260926T174500Z
SUMMARY:L'enseignement explicite des correspondances graphème-phonème : un élément essentiel pour l'enseignement efficace de la lecture (K-6)
DESCRIPTION:L'enseignement des correspondances graphème-phonème peut être simple et efficace! Cet atelier vous propose des stratégies éprouvées et des ressources concrètes\, ancrées dans la recherche actuelle\, pour soutenir le développement de la conscience phonologique et de la phonographie. Destiné aux enseignants de la maternelle à la 3e année\, il offre également des pistes d'intervention ciblées pertinentes à partir de la 4e année.
CATEGORIES:SECCOND LANGUAGES\,INCLUSION
LOCATION:Champagne (Room 16)\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ef121d05a84e50984d7c34f7a9011682
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/ef121d05a84e50984d7c34f7a9011682
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T174500Z
DTEND:20260926T190000Z
SUMMARY:LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEALS AND BREAKS
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6fd6898012fd5dc9273628e4c7b2c390
URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/6fd6898012fd5dc9273628e4c7b2c390
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DTSTAMP:20260706T214340Z
DTSTART:20260926T190000Z
DTEND:20260926T200000Z
SUMMARY:CLOSING AND PRIZES
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:CLOSING AND PRIZES
LOCATION:Ballroom D\, Fantasyland Hotel Edmonton
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://btc2026edmonton.sched.com/event/107d12ec23eafd9c2790aaf2ec5d2f3a
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