BTC 2026 - Edmonton: Full Schedule

10:15am MDT

CSI: Learning—What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Assessment (K-12)

Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

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, and Hattie, this session will help teachers move beyond grades and discover how assessment can be one of the most powerful tools for informing teaching and improving learning.

Speakers

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

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 approaches for collaborating with staff, communicating effectively with parents, setting professional boundaries, and handling difficult workplace dynamics early in your career.

Speakers

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

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

Sandra Anderson

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

3:30pm MDT

Central East—Your Representatives and You (Mandatory)

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT

Medoc (Room 14)

Central East Representatives
Aspen 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

We’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 local.

Artists

Aspen 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

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

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 implications for teacher evaluation and permanent certification.

Speakers

Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell

Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Medoc (Room 14)

Hot Topics for Professionals, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

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

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

10:15am MDT

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