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This is the Sched site for the uLead 2025. The site for the Pre-Conference is available here.

Welcome to uLead 2025.  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
Tuesday April 8, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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Generic Artificial Intelligence tools can fall short when solving the unique challenges faced by schools and jurisdictions. This session showcases the innovative work at Connect Charter School, where collaboration between teachers, leaders and post-secondary led to the development of GenAI-powered tools like a unit planner and report card assistant, customized to their specific context. Discover how any school board can design and implement custom generative AI tools to meet their unique needs. Gain practical insights into this attainable process that empowers educators, fosters AI literacy, and drives innovation. Leave with the knowledge to create localized, meaningful solutions that truly transform teaching, learning, and efficiency in your schools.
Speakers
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Shannon Bennett

As Principal of Connect Charter School, Shannon Bennett brings experience from roles as a teacher, Inclusive Practices Lead, and leader at the Calgary Girls School, coupled with international teaching. Passionate about fostering professional learning and teacher engagement, Shannon... Read More →
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Chris Gilmour

Chris Gilmour is the Superintendent of Connect Charter School, where he has led initiatives focused on technology integration and student-centered learning, earning the school recognition as Alberta's only Apple Distinguished School. Previously, he was Superintendent of Schools for... Read More →
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Soroush Sabbaghan

Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan is an educator and researcher specializing in generative AI literacy in academic contexts. As Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Werklund School of Education, he develops AI-powered tools like SMARTIE to support inclusive education. His research... Read More →
Tuesday April 8, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
TBA

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