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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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

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

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

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