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Tuesday, January 28
 

10:00am MST

Crucial Conversations: How to Have the Conversations that Matter
Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Heritage Room
A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary and emotions run strong. The effects of conversations gone bad can be both devastating and far reaching. A positive conversation can that can spark learning, confront challenges and deepen relationships. There is courage in communication. Let's talk some tools for tackling tough topics
Speakers
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Chris Cicchini

Division Principal, Leadership Services and School Operations, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As an Edmonton Catholic School employee for the past 25 years, I have had the privilege to work in at all levels in a variety of roles. As a principal, counsellor and teacher and now as a Division Principal, I have always felt that through conversation we can find common ground when... Read More →
Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Heritage Room
  K-12

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

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
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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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