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

Off Script with the Alberta Teachers Association President

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

Oak Room (Main Building)

Join ATA President Jason Schilling for an open and engaging discussion focused on key provincial issues influencing Alberta schools and school leaders. Designed as a conversation rather than a presentation, the session offers school leaders the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and reflect on the broader context in which their work is unfolding. This is a valuable opportunity to connect provincial perspectives with on the ground leadership experience and to engage directly in dialogue about the future of public education in Alberta.

Speakers

Jason Schilling

President, Alberta Teachers' Association

Jason Schilling (he/him) was re-elected president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association in 2023, following four years of service as president, two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. As vice-president, Schillingchaired... Read More →

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

Alberta Teachers' Association

4:00pm MDT

Navigating the World of Professional Regulation-From an Alberta and Global Perspective

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

Oak Room (Main Building)

Educational regulators have statutory authority to impose disciplinary and certification decisions with legally binding consequences for teachers and teacher leaders. While these processes are essential to maintaining public trust and professional standards, they can be complex, disruptive, and high-stakes for the educators involved. Even highly competent teachers may become subject to complaints or regulatory scrutiny due to the sensitive and demanding nature of classroom and school environments.
This session is designed for school and system administrators and examines regulatory disciplinary processes through a leadership lens. Participants will gain insight into how these processes affect teachers’ professional performance and wellbeing, why preparedness and informed responses matter, and how administrators can provide appropriate guidance and support while upholding accountability and organizational responsibilities.

Speakers

Tim Jeffares

Associate Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Tim Jeffares is the Association's associate coordinator responsible for regulatory affairs. Prior to being hired by the Associaiton, Tim was the director of investigations and as a senior manager in leadership excellence with Alberta Education, and worked as a teacher and school leader... Read More →

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

Alberta Teachers' Association

uLead2026 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

2:45pm MDT

Jason Schilling

4:00pm MDT

Tim Jeffares

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