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BTC 2026 - Edmonton
Friday, September 25
 

7:30am MDT

REGISTRATION
Friday September 25, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am MDT
Ballroom D

Friday September 25, 2026 7:30am - 8:45am MDT
Ballroom D
  Registration

7:45am MDT

BREAKFAST
Friday September 25, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am MDT
Ballroom D

Friday September 25, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am MDT
Ballroom D
  Meals and Breaks

8:45am MDT

CONFERENCE KICK OFF AND WELCOME
Friday September 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
Ballroom D

Friday September 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
Ballroom D
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9:00am MDT

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
Friday September 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT
Ballroom D

Friday September 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT
Ballroom D
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9:15am MDT

YOUR ASSOCIATION AND YOU: THINGS EVERY BEGINNING TEACHER SHOULD KNOW
Friday September 25, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Ballroom D
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.
Friday September 25, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Ballroom D
  Pinned

10:00am MDT

BREAK
Friday September 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
Friday September 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
  Meals and Breaks

10:15am MDT

Outdoor Learning Adventures in Junior High Science (7-9)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom A/B
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
JA
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom A/B
  CTS/CTF; Indigenous Education; Science, Division III

10:15am MDT

AI Tools to Make Teacher Life Easier (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
DM
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
  Ed Tech, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Best Practices for Support ELLs with AI—A Sampler (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
AF
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
  English Language Learners, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Ed Tech, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Entretenir de Bons Liens - Introduction aux Protocoles Culturels (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
LN

Lise Nepton

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
  Francais, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

CSI: Learning—What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Assessment (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Limited Capacity seats available
Great teachers are educational detectives. Every day, students leave clues about what they know, understand, and can do, but learning is often invisible unless we know where to look. In this session, participants will explore practical assessment strategies that work across grade levels and subject areas. Grounded in the research of Black and Wiliam, McTighe, Shepard, Sadler, Brookhart,...
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Speakers
avatar for Leanne Watson

Leanne Watson

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, ATA
Leanne Watson is an Executive Staff Officer for Teacher Employment Services with the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Leanne's previous roles include teacher, former K – 12 Administrator, School Improvement Coach and AAC casual consultant. Leanne’s commitment to enhancing educational... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Executive Function—Essential Skills for Deep Learning and Emotional Regulation (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
LL

Lisa Landry-Jones

ATA Learning Faciltator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
I have worked with Edmonton Public Schools for 27 years as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and am currently an Assistant Principal.  My background is in Language and Literacy as a Reading Specialist, and my passion is helping kids and teachers discover the joy of a great story... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom C
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

How Teachers Get Paid (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
T
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division, I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Modernizing Provincial Assessments: Alberta’s Digital Assessment Platform (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
Limited Capacity seats available
Provincial Assessment’s digital assessment team will provide an overview of the platform, including the teacher dashboard, the student user interface, built-in tools and accommodations, and more.
Speakers
AE
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Culturally Responsive Teaching—Fostering Inclusive Classrooms (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
Limited Capacity seats available
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,...
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Speakers
JP
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
  Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Building Confidence Through Numeracy Routines: Creating Safe and Engaging Math Classrooms (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
PS
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
  Inclusion; Mathematics, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Our Shared History, Our Shared Future—A Brief Introduction to Treaties (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
RM
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
  Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

Practical Foundations for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on building classroom community through meaningful literacy experiences and social-emotional learning, fostering a strong sense of belonging.The session explores classroom routines, songs, and rhymes, along with mentor texts and activities that support reflection, relationship-building, and the development of writers. Attendees will also create their own plasticine art project...
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Speakers
MB
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
  Language Arts; Fine Arts; Heath and/or Physical Education, Division I

10:15am MDT

Bringing the K–6 Computer Science Curriculum to Life (K-6)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom D
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
SM
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Ballroom D
  Science, Division I, Division II |   Ed Tech, Division I, Division II

11:30am MDT

LUNCH
Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Ballroom D
Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Ballroom D
  Meals and Breaks

12:30pm MDT

Your First Year EdTech Toolbox (4-9)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom D
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
SM
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom D
  CTS/CTF; Ed Tech, Division II, Division III

12:30pm MDT

Student Led Learning with 5 Minute Field Trips—How to make time for fun and games in any classroom! (K–12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
Limited Capacity seats available
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,...
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Speakers
CR
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
  CTS/CTF; Heath and/or Physical Education; Teacher Wellness, Division I Division II Division III Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Making the Leap to Outcome Based Assessment and Reporting (7-9)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom A/B
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
JA
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom A/B
  CTS/CTF; Science, Division III

12:30pm MDT

Curriculum 101 : Une trousse d’outils pour enseignants débutants (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
Limited Capacity seats available
Cette séance vous aidera à naviguer le curriculum de l’Alberta ainsi que nouveau LearnAlberta. Découvrez comment le curriculum est organisé pour soutenir la planification, et où trouver des ressources et des appuis d’apprentissage et d’enseignement de haute qualité sur Nouveau LearnAlberta. Vous en repartirez avec des conseils pratiques, des outils utiles et une meilleure...
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Speakers
AE
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
  Francais, Division I, Division II, Division III

12:30pm MDT

Brains Over Bots: AI-Resistant Approaches for Authentic Learning,(K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
Limited Capacity seats available
Generative AI has changed what students can produce, but not what they need to learn. This session reframes the challenge of teaching in the age of AI as a design opportunity. We’ll explore how you can create AI-resistant assignments that emphasize process, creativity, and authentic demonstrations of understanding. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can...
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Speakers
avatar for Stacey Hannay

Stacey Hannay

Executive Staff Officer • Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Dr. Stacey Hannay, Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers’ Association. Dr. Stacey Hannay holds a Ph.D. in curriculum theory and teacher professional development, with a research focus on how teachers come to understand and live the concept of Physical Literacy in their teaching... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

From Screening to Support: What Every New Teacher Needs to Know (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn the basics of literacy and numeracy screening, where to find resources, and how to turn results into action.
Speakers
AE
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Strategic and Workplace Communication (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Limited Capacity seats available
Join me for a two-part look at communication in the teaching profession. We begin with a high-level overview of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) communications strategy, highlighting how the Association advocates for public education and keeps members informed. We then shift to the school level, equipping new teachers with essential workplace communication skills. Learn actionable...
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Speakers
avatar for Kristine Wilkinson

Kristine Wilkinson

Associate Coordinator, Communications, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Kristine is a proud advocate for teachers and is committed to representing their voices and interests. With over 25 years of experience in education, Kristine has enjoyed a career that has evolved from Junior high teacher, to a School Counsellor and then finally to the role of High... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Teacher Safety Net—Your Entitlements, Your Protection (K–12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
T
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Trauma-Informed Practice—Safe, Supportive and Self-Regulated Classrooms (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
AF

Andrea Fletcher

ATA Learning Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

UDL Meets EAL—Empowerment for All Learners (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
LL

Lisa Landry-Jones

ATA Learning Faciltator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
I have worked with Edmonton Public Schools for 27 years as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and am currently an Assistant Principal.  My background is in Language and Literacy as a Reading Specialist, and my passion is helping kids and teachers discover the joy of a great story... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom C
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Less Overwhelm, More Impact: High-Yield Universally Designed Strategies for Real Classrooms (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
CW
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
  Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Teacher Wellness, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Ed Tech, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

Supporting Struggling Mathematics Students with Evidence Based Pedagogy (K-9)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
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...
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Speakers
JS
TB
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
  Mathematics, Division I, Division II, Division III |   Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III

12:30pm MDT

The Power of the Science Journal: Reflection, Practice, and Deeper Learning (7-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Erin Montgomery

Erin Montgomery

Secondary Science Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Schools
Erin is a veteran Secondary Science Teacher with Elk Island Catholic Schools in Sherwood Park, AB. She currently teaches Science 9 & 10 but has also taught Gr. 5-8 Science over her 20-year career. She holds a Master's Degree in Secondary Science Education in Assessment and Resource... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
  Science, Division III, Division IV |   Mathematics, Division III, Division IV |   Indigenous Education, Division III, Division IV

1:45pm MDT

BREAK
Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
  Meals and Breaks

2:00pm MDT

Hands-On Learning—PBL Gold Standard (4-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
PB
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom C
  CTF/CTS, Division II, Division III, I Division IV |   Science, Division II, Division III, I Division IV |   Social Studies, Division II, Division III, I Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Art Games for Mental Health in the Language Classroom (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
MH
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
  English Language Learners; Fine Arts; Second Languages, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Accessibility Tools to Help Differentiate for All Students (K-9)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
DM
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
  English Language Learning, Division I, Division II, Division III |   Language Arts, Division I, Division II, Division III |   Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III |   Ed Tech, Division I, Division II, Division III

2:00pm MDT

Rhythmic Fun: Engaging Elementary Music Students with Hand Clapping Games (K-6)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
Limited Capacity seats available
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!
Speakers
LW

Lorna Walker

Fine Arts Council
CO
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
  Fine Arts, Division I, Division II

2:00pm MDT

Artificial Intelligence Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time (K–12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom A/B
Limited Capacity seats available
Artificial Intelligence chatbots and tools are emerging as powerful supports for teachers and can generate lesson plans, teaching content, assessment materials, and more! With this potential also comes a professional responsibility to use these tools thoughtfully, ethically and critically. In this hands-on session, we will explore the professional use of AI tools which can help...
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Speakers
avatar for Tiff Pino

Tiff Pino

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Tiff Pino (she/her) is an Executive Staff Officer of Professional Development for the Alberta Teachers' Association. With 20 years of experience as an educator in Edmonton Catholic Schools, she has taught a variety of subjects from grades 7-12 in traditional and outreach settings... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom A/B
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I Division II Division III Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Belonging Starts with YOU! Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Every Student (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom D
Limited Capacity seats available
Creating an inclusive classroom is not about following a checklist—it's about fostering a learning community where every student feels seen, valued, and respected. Through discussion, reflection, and interactive activities, participants will explore how their own identities influence their teaching while considering how to create classrooms that honour students' diverse cultural,...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrea Berg

Andrea Berg

Associate Coordinator, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Ballroom D
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Complaints Happen: A Friendly Guide to the Code of Professional Conduct and Strategies for Success in the Teaching Profession (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for a session that outlines requirements for teachers found in the Code of Professional Conduct and the Teaching Quality Standard. This session will provide scenarios, trends and advice for you and will provide clarity as you start your career.
Speakers
GR
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Curriculum 101: A Beginning Teacher’s Toolkit (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will help you navigate Alberta's curriculum and New LearnAlberta. Learn how curriculum is organized, how to identify what students need to know, understand and be able to do, and where to find high-quality learning and teaching resources and supports on New LearnAlberta. You'll leave with practical tips, useful tools, and a clearer understanding of how to plan learning experiences...
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Speakers
AE
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Du dépistage à l’intervention : ce qu’il faut savoir pour bien commencer en enseignement (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
Limited Capacity seats available
Familiarisez-vous avec les dépistages en littératie et en numératie, les ressources disponibles et les façons d’utiliser les résultats pour orienter vos interventions et soutenir les apprentissages des enfants et des élèves.
Speakers
AE
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Making with Your ATA Library (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
SA
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Being in Good Relations—An Introduction to Cultural Protocols (K-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams

Indigenous Education PD Instructor, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Sheila WIlliams is an Indigenous Education PD facilitator for the Alberta Teachers Association.
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
  Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Traditional Games (K12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Schweizer

Jason Schweizer

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
  Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Bringing Science Fiction into Science Classes (4-12)
LIMITED
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
NS
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
  Science, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Language Arts, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Mathematics, Division II, Division III, Division IV

3:15pm MDT

BREAK
Friday September 25, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
Friday September 25, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
  Meals and Breaks

3:30pm MDT

Central East—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Central East RepresentativesAspen 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 31We’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...
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Artists
AV
BR
GS
LC
NL
PP
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

3:30pm MDT

Central North——Your Representative and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Central North RepresentativesEvergreen 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 40We’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...
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Artists
EC
EL
NG
PT
PH
WR
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Chablis (Room 12)

3:30pm MDT

Central Prairie Sky—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
Central Prairie RepresentativesElk 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 27We’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...
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Artists
EI
EI
GS
SA
SL
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)

3:30pm MDT

Central South—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
Central South RepresentativesChinook'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 3We’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.Attendance and sign-in...
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Artists
CE
CT
RD
RD
WC
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)

3:30pm MDT

Central—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Central RepresentativesAssociation 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 18We’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,...
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Artists
AD
BG
ST
TL
WL
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)

3:30pm MDT

Edmonton McMurray—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Ballroom C
Edmonton-McMurray RepresentativesEdmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54; Edmonton Public Teachers Local No 37; Fort McMurray Local No 48We’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.Attendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your...
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Artists
EC
EP
FM
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Ballroom C

3:30pm MDT

North West—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
North West RepresentativesFort 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 26We’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...
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Artists
FV
GP
GP
HP
NS
NL
TL
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Madeira (Room 7)

4:15pm MDT

SOCIAL
Friday September 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
Social and Draw Prize

Just-In-Time Sessions include:
Beginning Teachers Network
Teacher Qualification Service
Collective Bargaining and Contracts
Friday September 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
  Q and A

6:00pm MDT

BTC #LevelUp Social with the Educational Technology Council
Friday September 25, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Rec Room - West Edmonton Mall
When: 6:00-8:00PMWhere: Rec Room West Edmonton MallRSVP: https://bit.ly/BTCEdmontonETCATA Beginner Teachers Social at The Rec Room 🎉Keep the conference excitement going by joining ETCATA for a fun evening at The Rec Room in West Edmonton Mall!After a day of learning, connect with fellow educators in a fun, relaxed atmosphere filled with delicious (FREE) food, engaging conversations, and...
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Friday September 25, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Rec Room - West Edmonton Mall
  Ed Tech
 
Saturday, September 26
 

8:00am MDT

NETWORKING BREAKFAST/DISPLAYS
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Ballroom D
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Ballroom D
  Meals and Breaks

9:00am MDT

Effortless Assessment: Digital Rubrics for Creative Classrooms (7-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
Limited Capacity seats available
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,...
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Speakers
VR
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
  CTS/CTF; Fine Arts; Heath and/or Physical Education; Religion; Ed Tech, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Vocabulary Development Across Disciplines (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
JM
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
  English Language Learners; Inclusion; Second Languages, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Surviving Your First Five Years as a Music Teacher (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
AC
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
  Fine Arts, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Teacher Wellness, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

De la parole à l'engagement : premiers repères pour enseigner avec impact (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
MS
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
  French, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Get 'em Moving! Dynamic and Inclusive Activities for Any Classroom (K-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
Limited Capacity seats available
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,...
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Speakers
JS
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
  Heath and/or Physical Education, Division I, Division II, Division III

9:00am MDT

Care and Connect—Social and Emotional Learning (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
KG

Kim Gerke

ATA Learning Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I Division II Division III Division IV

9:00am MDT

Improving Teaching and Learning through Professional Growth Plans (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
GW
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Teaching with Neurodiversity (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom D
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Meghan Cox

Meghan Cox

ATA Learning Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Meghan is an Inclusive Education Lead and School Counsellor, and Student Services Department Head at Memorial Composite High School with Parkland School Division. She is also the co-chair of her ATA Local's PD Committee and the Vice President for the ATA Council of School Counsellors... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom D
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Walking Together: Collaboration, Reconciliation, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part I) (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
MP
OC
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
  Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Science, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Social Studies, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Visual Literacy in Secondary ELA (7-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
AB
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom C
  Language Arts, Division III, Division IV |   Fine Arts, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Creating a Co-Regulating Classroom (K-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Limited Capacity seats available
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,...
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Speakers
JL
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
  Language Arts; Heath and/or Physical Education; Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III

9:00am MDT

Mathematics—All Are Welcome! All Belong! (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
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...
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Speakers
DM
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
  Mathematics, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Let's Talk About Sub Planning! (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom A/B
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrew Bullen

Andrew Bullen

Science/numeracy teacher, PRSD
My name is Andrew Bullen and I have been teaching Div 3 and 4 Science in rural Northern Alberta for going on 12 years now. I taught in a blended classroom before it was cool/mandated and I am, by most standards, a techy kind of guy.
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Ballroom A/B
  Teacher Wellness, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:15am MDT

BREAK
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am MDT
Lobby & Common Areas Outside Meeting Rooms
  Meals and Breaks

10:30am MDT

Start Small, Think Big: Build a Fibre Arts Program That Works (4-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
DW
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chablis (Room 12)
  CTF/CTS, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Fine Arts, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Teacher Wellness, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:30am MDT

STEM STAR (K-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
AG
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Madeira (Room 7)
  CTS/CTF; Science; Ed Tech, Division I, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

20 Strategies You Can Use on Monday! (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you looking for no-prep and low-prep ways to engage your students? Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore 20 versatile no-prep and low-prep activities you can implement in any subject and grade level. Be ready to engage with interactive activities and explore practical applications for these strategies in your teaching context. 
Speakers
avatar for Terra Kaliszuk

Terra Kaliszuk

Executive Staff Officer, Professional Development, The 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. In her Association role, Terra leads the Association... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:30am MDT

Evidence-Based Strategies for Deep Learning (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Aaron Ball

Aaron Ball

ATA Learning Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Aaron is an Elementary teacher with Edmonton Catholic schools who was inspired to travel East around the world over a year's time. His family embedded themselves in different cultures in order to offer up their skills and support others. In return we hoped our children would learn... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chianti (Room 6)
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I Division II Division III Division IV

10:30am MDT

Resilience and Regulation: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviours (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom D
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
AS

Angela Sonnenberg

ATA Learning Facilitator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom D
  Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I Division II Division III Division IV

10:30am MDT

Intentional Teaching: Simple Systems, Strong Connections (K-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
JM
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Bordeaux (Room 9)
  Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III |   Teacher Wellness, Division I, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

Success in the Middle Years (4-9)
FILLING
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
Limited Capacity filling up
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,...
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Speakers
VL

Vicki Leong

Middle Years Council
My name is Vicki Leong and I have been a social studies and physical education teacher for 26 years.  My entire career has been teaching middle school students and I love this age group. I thrive on inspiring young teachers to develop the confidence they need to become successful... Read More →
TC
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Chivas (Room 4)
  Inclusion; Teachers Wellness, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

Walking Together: Collaboration, Reconciliation, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part II) (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
Limited Capacity seats available
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).
Speakers
OC
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)
  Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Science, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV |   Social Studies, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:30am MDT

Tying it all Together with Project-Based Learning (7-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
Limited Capacity seats available
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. 
Speakers
KW
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Piesporter (Room 5)
  Language Arts   Religion   Social Studies

10:30am MDT

Gamifying Math: Increasing Student Engagement Through Games and Interactive Strategies (K-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
TR
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)
  Mathematics, Division I, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

Teaching Computer Science and Computational Thinking in Any Classroom (4-9)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom A/B
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
QM
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom A/B
  Science, Division II, Division III |   Ed Tech, Division II, Division III

10:30am MDT

A Toolbox for Additional Language Teachers: Practical Strategies for Language Growth (K-12)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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SC
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Ballroom C
  Seccond Languages, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

10:30am MDT

L'enseignement explicite des correspondances graphème-phonème : un élément essentiel pour l'enseignement efficace de la lecture (K-6)
LIMITED
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
Limited Capacity seats available
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Melanie Samson-Cormier

Melanie Samson-Cormier

Teacher, Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord
Mélanie Samson-Cormier compte vingt ans d'expérience en enseignement et détient un baccalauréat et une maitrise en éducation de l'Université d'Ottawa. Elle a commencé sa carrière au Conseil scolaire francophone de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador avant de joindre le Conseil scolaire... Read More →
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Champagne (Room 16)
  Seccond Languages, Division I, Division II |   Inclusion, Division I, Division II

11:45am MDT

LUNCH
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
  Meals and Breaks

1:00pm MDT

CLOSING AND PRIZES
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Ballroom D
  Closing and Prizes
 

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