School Team 2- Round 1: Full Schedule

ECSD Elementary School Teams: Cultivating Excellence - Growing Together
Join us for our first round of School Teams as we continue our journey of growth and collaboration. With a focus on cultivating excellence in teaching and learning, these sessions are designed to provide you with practical strategies, classroom-ready resources, and collaborative opportunities to support student success. Explore the schedule below and plan your day of inspiration, learning, and growth as we work together to create optimal learning experiences for all students.

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8:00am MDT

Registration and Check in (all participants please register for this session)

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am MDT

3A/B

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
3A/B

All Participants

8:30am MDT

Welcome and Opening Kickoff

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am MDT

3A/B

Session Materials

Welcome back to an exciting year! Join us for a hope-filled message about creating the conditions for optimal learning!

Speakers

Trisha Roffey

Manager of Elementary Curriculum, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Trish Roffey is the Manager of Elementary Curriculum for Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is an urban hippy with backyard chickens and bees, loves to build computers, and uses way too many exclamation points in emails!!!

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
3A/B

All Participants

9:30am MDT

Morph into Word Power with Bug Club Morphology

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Session Materials

Join us for the Bug Club Morphology Kickoff session, where we'll explore how morphology supports reading and writing and introduce the program's key components.
We’re excited to launch this new literacy resource for the 2024-2025 school year! Each elementary school has received the Bug Club Morphology Kits A, B, C, and D, to support vocabulary instruction for grades 1-6. This resource aligns with the Alberta curriculum and offers a research-based scope and sequence. It includes comprehensive lessons, in-text reading passages, and flexible print and digital formats, with engaging STEAM topics and Indigenous perspectives.

Speakers

Brandi Clark

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division

I have been working in the division for 25 years. I have a Masters in Elementary Language Arts. My passions are reading and writing across a variety of genres and topics. I live in a house of artists and writers, specifically, my husband, two adult kids, a pug and two cats. I look... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
2B

2-6

9:30am MDT

Culturally Responsive Resource Selection

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Session Materials

This session will help K-6 educators build capacity in selecting Indigenous created and culturally responsive resources. Participants will explore and apply multiple approaches to resource selection, and will leave empowered to bring this learning into their professional practice and specific contexts. This session is for K-6 and InstructionalLeaders!

Speakers

Anne Simpson

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division

I am a mom to two children and two fur babies. I love to travel, read, do anything creative and spend time with friends and family (especially in cold hockey arenas and very hot soccer centers).

Shannon Loutitt

Indigenous Learning Services Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Shannon Loutitt was born in mâskwasîpîsis (Grande Prairie) and raised in nistawâyâw (Fort McMurray). She now lives in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). Shannon is otepemsew (Métis); her dad Jack is from Fort Smith and her late mom Irene was a fluent Cree speaker from Paddle Prairie... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
2A

Instructional Leaders

9:30am MDT

Unveiling and Unboxing NEW Science Resources

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

3A/B

Session Materials

Unbox your ECSD science bins and experience the great range of resources to make this your best Science year ever. Elevate all learners with Inquiry and Hands On.

Speakers

Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Natalie Zuberbuhler lives for Science and supporting her teacher colleagues. Natalie always has great recommendations on books, tips for catching fish, and how to incorporate computer science to support ALL learners!

Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
3A/B

K-6

11:00am MDT

Page Turners: Launching the 4-6 Novel Collection

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

3A/B

Session Materials

We’re excited to present a rich and diverse collection of books, handpicked to inspire our Grade 4-6 students and breathe new life into your classroom reading experiences. With over a dozen engaging titles for each grade level and five copies of each, this collection is designed to revitalize novel studies and ignite a passion for reading in your students. Whether you’re planning book clubs, literature circles, or read-aloud sessions, this session will highlight the collection and the endless possibilities it offers to inspire young readers and support your literacy instruction. We will dive in, explore the resources, and make literacy come alive in our classrooms!

Speakers

Brandi Clark

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division

Samantha Davidson

Elementary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Samantha Davidson is the Elemenraty Social Studies consultant. She loves movies and will use movie quotes and songs whenever possible.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
3A/B

4-6

11:00am MDT

Boosting Number Sense with Number Lines

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

Session Materials

Line up for fun! Discover the power of number paths and number lines in developing a stronger number sense in younger learners. We will explore lessons that will enhance students’ understanding of numerical order and magnitude. These lessons come from a wonderful resource that you will take away with you. Get ready to see how fun and effective teaching mathematics can be with the right tools and techniques.

Speakers

Meredith Aubin

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Meredith is an Elementary Mathematics Consultant who has been with Edmonton Catholic Schools since 2014. She is passionate about helping students to love learning mathematics in meaningful ways. You can also find her spending time outdoors, enjoying restaurants around the city, listening... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
2A

K-3

11:00am MDT

Reframing Autism: Instructional Considerations and Curricular Planning

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

Session Materials

Join this hands-on session designed to equip educators with practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms. Utilizing the Classroom Reflection Tool: UDL Strategies for Autistic Students, participants will engage in collaborative planning and explore resources to enhance curricular planning and teaching and support the goal that all students can access curriculum.

Speakers

Alyson Gabucci

Curriculum and Assessment Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Alyson Gabucci is an Assessment & Reporting consultant at Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is passionate about eating, mainly salty carbohydrates, working out because of those salty carbohydrates, and you can often find her with her nose in a book either learning more about assessment... Read More →

Katerina Campbell

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Katerina is an elementary Science consultant at Edmonton Catholic Schools. She loves all things Science, exploring natural phenomena and will never stop asking “why?” Katerina is a self proclaimed maker and cardboard collector. She is a proud promoter of inquiry based learning... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
2B

K-6

12:15pm MDT

Lunch

Wednesday October 23, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT

3A/B

Join us to refuel and refresh with a delicious lunch!

Wednesday October 23, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
3A/B

All Participants

1:00pm MDT

Ready, Set, Edwin! Kickoff Your Classroom with Confidence

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT

Session Materials

Join us for an interactive, hands-on session designed to help you explore and harness the power of Edwin in your classroom. In this session, we'll guide you step by step through Edwin's key features, including how to navigate the platform, access engaging interactive tools, and utilize engaging resources to enrich your teaching. By the end, you'll have the tools you need to create engaging lessons and bring your classroom to life with Edwin!

Speakers

Benjamin Prather

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Benjamin is a mathematics consultant for the Edmonton Catholic School Division. Following a rewarding stint as an Emerging Technology consultant, and a return to the classroom, he has returned to his true passion: mathematics.In the role of a mathematics consultant, Benjamin brings... Read More →

Samantha Davidson

Elementary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Samantha Davidson is the Elemenraty Social Studies consultant. She loves movies and will use movie quotes and songs whenever possible.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
2A

4-6

1:00pm MDT

An overview of the importance of Functional Impact Statements

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT

Session Materials

We will provide an overview of the importance of Functional Impact Statements in the context of Individualized Program Plans (IPPs). These statements help identify how a child's unique challenges and strengths affect their daily functioning. By establishing reflective goals, we can create tailored support strategies that meet each child's specific needs. This approach enhances learning experiences and fosters overall development, ensuring that every child receives the necessary resources to thrive.

Speakers

Stephanie Power

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
2B

K-6

1:00pm MDT

Balancing Act

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT

3A/B

Session Materials

In this engaging workshop, teachers will explore a variety of games designed to improve stability and locomotor skills. From creative movement challenges to dynamic balancing activities, participants will discover practical strategies to incorporate these skills into their physical education classes. Get ready to play, learn, and elevate your teaching practice!

Speakers

Jacqueline Koval

Physical Education and Wellness Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Jackie is a Physical Education and Wellness consultant with Edmonton Catholic schools. She is an elementary trained teacher who has taught both in Edmonton and internationally. Over a twenty-year career, Jackie has taught preschool through to grade six. Her greatest pleasure when... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
3A/B

K-6

2:30pm MDT

Science: Get comfy with Comp Sci in Grades 4, 5, 6

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

3A/B

Session Materials

Come get comfy with the new organizing idea of computer science in grades 4-6. Leave this session with the know how, resources and cross curricular connections. Experience the tech available at all 72 ECSD sites.

Speakers

Haidee deRoca-Garcia

STEM Consultant, ECSD

Haidee de Roca-Garcia is the STEM Consultant for ECSD. She has taught K-6 for almost 30 years and is passionate about making learning fun and engaging for all learners. She believes curiousity is a superpower and robots are the best! When not learning something new every day, she... Read More →

Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
3A/B

4-6

2:30pm MDT

Do The Math and Leap Ahead: Using Leaps and Bounds and Do the Math

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Session Materials

Do the Math and Leaps and Bounds are powerful resources that we are introducing to all schools. In this session you will receive an overview of these resources. Combined, these resources support targeted instruction and intervention for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Together these programs serve a dual purpose: helping students to progress mathematically while meticulously rebuilding their mathematical foundation and focusing on critical math concepts.

Speakers

Meredith Aubin

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
2B

K-6

2:30pm MDT

Empowering Future-Ready Learners: Integrating Digital Skills Across K-6

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

Session Materials

In today’s classrooms, digital skills are not just an add-on but a fundamental part of learning that should be infused throughout all areas of the curriculum. This professional learning session will guide educators through the K-6 ICT Scope and Sequence, showcasing when digital skills can be introduced or reinforced with learners so that they can be seamlessly integrated into everyday teaching. Using grade-level one-pagers, educators will gain a quick and easy reference for the essential digital skills that can be embedded into any lesson or activity. By the end of the session, teachers will feel more confident in their ability to progressively build students' foundational digital skills, digital literacy, research skills, multimedia capabilities, and responsible digital citizenship, all while supporting curriculum goals.

Speakers

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 24 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
2A

K-6

School Team 2- Round 1