Charterverse 2026
The Charterverse 2026 Conference is almost ready for YOUR Registration!
THEME: "On learning in a world of complexities..."
We are thrilled to invite ALL Alberta Public Charter Schools—currently 34 strong—to the biannual Charterverse 2026 Conference. This is a dedicated professional learning event designed to celebrate the educators who champion their students as superheroes.
Whether you are a Teacher, Administrator, or Board Member join more than 500 educators from across the province to gather, learn, and strengthen our incredible matrix of unique charter schools!
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The Details
Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost: $75.00 per attendee (Billed directly to your school—individual attendees do not pay out-of-pocket!)
Dual-Hosted Locations
To make the event accessible to educators across the province, we are running parallel conferences at two incredible campuses:
North Campus (Edmonton): STEM Collegiate (4703 52 Avenue NW)
South Campus (Calgary): Calgary Charter Hub (3636 Research Road NW)
Keynote Speakers: A Focus on Complex Learners
This year's keynotes tackle the complexity of today's classrooms. The morning addresses will defend the complex learner and their value in our praxis, while the closing addresses will provide a strategic toolkit to meet their needs.
Calgary Campus:
Opening: Loriann Stienwand (Superintendent, Valhalla Community School)
Closing: Adriana Klassen (Superintendent, Westmount Charter School)
Edmonton Campus:
Opening: Ian Gray (Superintendent, Aurora Charter Academy)
Closing: Lori Vigfusson (Principal, New Horizons Charter School)
Program Highlights
Workshop Sessions: Dive deep into specific topics with two 75-minute Learning/Workshop Sessions (capped at 25 participants per session for an optimal learning space). We have presenters from Charter Schools across the province, and from Organizations, like the APLC, that support the complexity of education today in Alberta.
Certification Opportunity: Participate in the exclusive two-part workshop on "The Brain Story" to earn your certification in this vital research.
Exhibition & Community: Explore the vendor area, also see how other charter schools are creating unique learning pathways, and visit the Communities of Practice booths for possible cohorts.
Hospitality & Swag: Enjoy the SUNTERRA breakfast treats and complimentary beverages along with a fully catered lunch (with dietary considerations). When you arrive, we have a swag bag and when leaving, possible door prizes.
Pre-Conference Social: Arriving early? Join us for a social gathering the evening before on Thursday, October 22nd. Details to come.
How to Register
Keep an eye on your inbox! A formal digital registration and payment portal, managed by the APLC, will open in early September 2026. Because sessions are capped at 25 attendees based on classroom size, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You will have until October 9th to register.
Let’s empower learners to discover the environments, pedagogies, and pathways that ignite their unique potential. See you in the Charterverse!
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