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Tuesday, January 28
 

10:00am MST

EAL Foundations: Supporting Elementary Language Learners through Benchmarks 2.0
Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Room 3a
This session introduces you to the essentials of EAL instruction, including the importance of EAL Benchmarks 2.0. Learn how these benchmarks can guide you in assessing language development and planning targeted, effective instruction. Explore strategies for fostering an environment where all learners can succeed.
Speakers
avatar for Devin Austin

Devin Austin

Elementary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Devin Austin, a forward-thinking K-12 Elementary EAL consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, sharing his skills in diverse capacities since 2011. He loves globe-trotting, keeping abreast of the newest tech innovations, and moments with his family. Devin is deeply committed to enhancing... Read More →
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Anna Deligianis

EAL and Languages, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Anna Deligianis is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division. She previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Alberta and Mexico for many years. Anna graduated from her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Room 3a Located in St. Anthony's Meeting Centre, on the main level.
  K-6

11:15am MST

Do The Math and Leap Ahead: Using Leaps and Bounds and Do The Math
Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Heritage Room
Session Materials
Do the Math and Leaps and Bounds are powerful resources that can be found in 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 Amy Swinkels

Amy Swinkels

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Amy is a Math convert! Being a child that hated Math and was highly unsuccessful in Math, it became her absolute passion to help make Math fun, meaningful and successful for all students.  When not championing Math, Amy is either reading absolute garbage on a beach or running marathons... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Heritage Room
  K-6

11:15am MST

Energizing Classroom Dynamics: Engaging Routines with Visible Thinking and Cooperative Learning
Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Room 3a
Session Materials
Unlock the power of student voices by combining visible thinking routines with cooperative strategies. In this interactive and hands-on session, you'll discover how to create a dynamic classroom where every student actively shares their learning. Explore practical tools and strategies that encourage deeper thinking and equitable participation, ensuring all learners are engaged. Leave with ready-to-use ideas and activities that will transform your classroom the very next day!
Speakers
avatar for Anne Simpson

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).
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Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Natalie Zuberbuhler: Elementary Science Curriculum and Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools 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... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Room 3a Located in St. Anthony's Meeting Centre, on the main level.
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Faith-filled Fun! A journey through Lent and Easter Session
Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Room 3a
Join us for a lively and interactive session designed to introduce you to the Liturgical Seasons of Lent and Easter! In this session, we will explore the Liturgical Season of Lent and Easter as well as the Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ religion resource. Together we will plan meaningful, interactive ways we can utilize the program to make learning come alive in the classroom. Come join us and make Lent and Easter a special experience for your students!
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Nguyen

Kathleen Nguyen

Elementary Religious Education Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kathleen Nguyen finds joy in sharing our Catholic faith and accompanying people on their faith journey. Kathleen loves to spend time with her family and is a great aunt; literally. This is a term she loves to use quite liberally and makes her friends call her Kathleen, the Great... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Room 3a Located in St. Anthony's Meeting Centre, on the main level.
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Portfolio Power-Up: Create Engaging Learning Portfolios with SpacesEDU
Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Heritage Room
In this session, we'll explore the purpose and benefits of a learning portfolio, and provide practical advice and inspiration for creating one that works for your teaching style. We'll discuss what a learning portfolio is, why it's important, and how you can organize it effectively. You'll have the opportunity to see how SpacesEDU, an online portfolio, works, and you'll learn how to set up your own account. By the end of the session, you'll have the tools to get started on creating learning portfolios with your students, tailored to their unique learning styles and goals.
Speakers
avatar for Leanne Hemphill

Leanne Hemphill

Curriculum and Assessment, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Leanne is a tech enthusiast and new assessment consultant! Her passion lies in revolutionizing how assessments are conducted, making them engaging and insightful for all. When she's not diving deep into assessment strategies, Leanne can be found gliding through the water with the... Read More →
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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 →
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Kiara Smyth

Curriculum and Assessment Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Kiara is passionate about assessment and getting students engaged in the process of learning!  With a high school humanities background, she also loves to talk literature and current events.  Outside of work, her favourite activity is traveling the world, but when she's closer to... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Heritage Room
  K-6

2:15pm MST

Recess Reinvented: Creative Indoor Games
Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Heritage Room
Indoor recess can be a challenge for teachers, but you don't have to compromise on the outdoors for great activities. This session highlights how creative approaches and adaptable activities can turn indoor spaces into environments for enjoyable play. With classic games like Hand-Tennis and Skully, discover how indoor recess can become an opportunity for innovation, fun, and bonding.
Speakers
avatar for Brett Barron

Brett Barron

Physical Education and Wellness Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Brett has been a teacher for over 15 years with experience in elementary, junior high, and high school Health and Physical Education classrooms. Currently he serves the larger community as the Health and Physical Education consultant for Edmonton Catholic School Division. His teaching... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Heritage Room
  K-6
 
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