uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership: Full Schedule

This is the Sched site for the uLead 2026.

Welcome to uLead 2026. We are thrilled you will be joining us at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for our annual school leadership conference hosted by the Council for School Leadership of The Alberta Teachers’ Association.

If you have any questions during the event, we will have uLead team members throughout the venue wearing red and black plaid. The registration desk will also have our team available throughout the conference. This table can be found just outside of the Van Horne Ballroom, where all of our keynote presentations are taking place.

If you need a digital map of the facilities, you can click here

In order for our team to best determine room allocations for breakout sessions would ask that delegates log in (top right corner of this page) and select sessions that they are interested in attending.

Finally, if you are interested in earning University credits for attending uLead, please visit the uLead website

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2:45pm MDT

Enhancing Math Learning through Leadership Moves

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT

Alberta Room (Main Building)

The presenter will describe the importance of principals, district teachers, coaches, and supervisors taking the lead in using a whole school approach to improve the mathematics learning of their students. The presenters will provide participants with a better understanding of what the changes should look like, along with key "look fors" and a proven list of actions to take in order to achieve that improvement.

Speakers

Marian Small

Author and Consultant, One Two... Infinity Ltd.

Marian Small has authored more than 100 resources for teachers and students at the K- 12 level. She writes and speaks about K-12 math around the world. Her focus is on building high level teaching capacity in mathematics to ensure that a broader range of students are comfortable and... Read More →

ULEAD Marian Small pptx

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Alberta Room (Main Building)

Instructional Leadership

4:00pm MDT

AI for School Leadership: Supporting Meaningful, Ethical, and Practical Change

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Alberta Room (Main Building)

Leading a school community through digital change isn't just about learning the newest tools; as leaders, we also need a deliberate focus on culture, skills and collaboration. In this session, we will discover practical ways to use AI tools, develop ethical AI practices, and explore strategies to lead AI implementation in your school community.

Speakers

Nancy Luyckfassel

Coordinator, Professional Development, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Nancy Luyckfassel is an educational leader from Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and two master's degrees: one in secondary education and another in school counselling, with a focus on teacher wellness. Nancy’s career began in the classroom... Read More →

AI for School Leaders 2026 04 19 uLead Share pdf

Sunday April 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Alberta Room (Main Building)

Alberta Teachers' Association

uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Marian Small

4:00pm MDT

Nancy Luyckfassel

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