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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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Wednesday, October 23
 

9:30am MDT

Unveiling and Unboxing NEW Science Resources
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
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
avatar for Natalie Zuberbuhler

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

11:00am MDT

Reframing Autism: Instructional Considerations and Curricular Planning
Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
2B
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
avatar for Alyson Gabucci

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 →
avatar for Katerina Campbell

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

1:00pm MDT

An overview of the importance of Functional Impact Statements
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
2B
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
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
2B

1:00pm MDT

Balancing Act
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
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
avatar for Jacqueline Koval

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

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
2B
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
avatar for Meredith Aubin

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 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
2B

2:30pm MDT

Empowering Future-Ready Learners: Integrating Digital Skills Across K-6
Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
2A
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
avatar for Nicole Cunningham

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
 
School Team 2- Round 1
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