Provincial Intermediate and Middle Years Teachers' Association (myPITA)

The Provincial Intermediate and Middle Years Teachers’ Association (myPITA) is a Provincial Specialist Association of the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) that supports Grades 4–9 educators by providing professional development, teaching resources, and opportunities for collaborative practice. At its core, myPITA is teachers supporting teachers.​

2026 myPITA Fall Conference

Join us at the 2026 myPITA Fall Conference on Friday, October 23, 2026, at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver and online.  Plus, hands-on experiential workshops in the morning on Saturday, October 24!
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2026 myPITA Fall Conference at-a-glance brochure PDF
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Registration will open in the Summer. Join the myPITA e-newsletter mailing list to learn when registration opens. Registration will open later than in previous years because myPITA is in the process of becoming a society! Early-bird registration benefits are available until noon on September 30, 2026.  

Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities
Email Shirley at [email protected] to learn about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities. 

Hotel booking info - coming soon.

​This year's conference will feature:​  Hannah Beach,  Carole Fullerton, Andrew Buckley, and  Grame Mitchell. Plus more than 35 in-person and 65 online workshops for Grade 4-9 teachers. 
Conference Policies

Exhibiting opportunities

Apply to exhibit at the myPITA Fall Conference for the opportunity to connect with Grade 4–9 intermediate and middle school teachers from across BC. A limited number of exhibitor tables are available at this event. 
Early bird applications accepted until 9 am on June 29, 2026. 

Fall Conference Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at the conference is a meaningful way to connect with colleagues, support professional learning, and help create an engaging experience for educators across the province. Whether you enjoy working behind the scenes, supporting presenters, or connecting with participants, these roles offer an opportunity to build new skills, gain conference experience, and contribute to a welcoming and successful event. Check out our volunteer opportunities and email Kristina at [email protected] for more information or to volunteer. ​

Thank you to the Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, for sponsoring the 2026 myPITA Fall Conference! 
Hannah Beach is an award-winning BC-Based educator, author, emotional health consultant, and speaker. She is the co-author of the best-selling book Reclaiming Our Students: Why Children Are More Anxious, Aggressive, and Shut-Down than Ever—and What We Can Do About It, a trauma-informed resource for teachers and parents rooted in the relationship-based approach. She is presenting:
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  • Resilience Lives Here: The Transformative Power of Relationship and Play in Session A.
  • The Hidden Roots of Anxiety and Aggression —and How to Grow Resilient Kids in Session B.
  • Understanding Adolescents From the Inside-Out in Session C.
Carole Fullerton is a K-12 BC mathematics teacher-leader and presenter who supports the development of quality numeracy instruction. She has authored and co-authored more than 28 teacher resources, all of which are grounded in addressing students’ diverse abilities using a teaching-through-problem-solving approach and focused on mathematical thinking and reasoning. She’s presenting:

  • Assessment to Instruction in Intermediate and Middle School Math Classrooms: Strategies for Moving all Students Forward in Session A–B.
  • Multiplicative Thinking in Intermediate and Middle School Math Classrooms: Building a Firm Foundation and Promoting Conceptual Understanding in Session C–D.
Andrew Buckley is an accomplished BC author, storyteller, educator, and speaker known for his dynamic, interactive presentations. He inspires and energizes teachers with his engaging style, deep expertise in storytelling mechanics, and practical, classroom-ready writing resources that support both creativity and skill development. He’s presenting:

  • It’s All Part of the Plan: Story Structure Workshop in Session A.
  • Getting into Character(s): Character Development in Session B.
  • Write Out Loud: A Writing Workout in Session C.
  • Writing Modern Monsters: Creatures, Mythology, and Folklore Workshop in Session D.
Graeme Mitchell is a teacher, researcher, and speaker from Victoria, BC. He cares deeply about helping young people and the adults who support them navigate an increasingly noisy and complex world with clarity, agency, and hope. His sessions are practical, evidence-based, and grounded in real classrooms. He has a Doctorate of Social Sciences in Environmental Education. He’s presenting:

  • The Human Curriculum: Learning That Can’t Be Automated in Session A.
  • From Apathy to Impact: Building Something That Matters in Session B.
  • Harnessing Hope: Empowering Tweens and Teens with Facts, Not Fear in Session C.​

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Become a myPITA member

A myPITA membership includes digital and mailed newsletters, password access to our continually-expanding online teaching resources, and BCTF members are eligible for the myPITA continuing education grants.

Renew your membership or apply to become a myPITA member on the BCTF Join a Provincial Specialist Association form and select PSA #48 myPITA.

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