Beginning Teachers Jan 2025: Full Schedule

10:00am MST

Classroom Management

Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST

Join us for a professional development session aimed at enhancing classroom management skills to foster positive student behavior and engagement. Educators will learn practical strategies for setting clear expectations, creating engaging routines, and implementing proactive interventions. This session will provide valuable tools to build a supportive and productive classroom environment, benefiting both teachers and students.

Speakers

Sarah Ostlund

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Sarah has been a teacher with ECSD for 15 years and has served as an Inclusive Consultant for the past 3. She is passionate about advocating for the needs of diverse learners and assisting teachers in planning and programming for students with various needs. When she’s not in work... Read More →

Brianna Tremblay

Behavioural Therapy Mentor, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Brianna has been a dedicated member of the Behavioural Therapy team for the past 10 years, serving in various roles including TABT, EBS, Assistant Manager, and NVCI Facilitator. She is currently an EBS Mentor and NVCI Facilitator, where she focuses on implementing positive behaviour... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Room 2b

K-9

11:15am MST

Responding to Discrimination and Racism

Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST

Room 2b

What do you do when you hear a student use a racial slur or derogatory language? Through the lens of dignity and justice, we will explore strategies to respond to racism and discrimination in a Catholic School. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss scenarios and ask questions.

Speakers

Fitzroy Ford

EDIAR Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

As the EDIAR Consultant my goal is to make the uncomfortable comfortable, to open the circle wider, and to help us feel good about doing this much needed work.

Tuesday January 28, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Room 2b

7-12

1:00pm MST

Permeating Catholicism - Integrating Faith into your Secondary Classroom

Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Room 2b

During this session you will learn about how to permeate faith into your learning environment. Together, we will explore what makes us Catholic, how to create a Catholic environment, and how to integrate faith into curriculum.

Speakers

Matthew Gunderson

Secondary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Matt Gunderson, a secondary science consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, brings seventeen years of classroom experience to his role. He has taught science across elementary, junior high, and senior high levels, and has served as a sessional instructor at the University of A... Read More →

Susanna Kaup

Secondary Religious Education Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

I have been an educator for 29 years, and I have spent most of that career as a classroom teacher. For the past 6 years, I have been privileged to be the Secondary Religious Education Curriculum Consultant. Throughout this, I have worked diligently to bring more clarity to the importance... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Room 2b

7-12

2:15pm MST

EAL Foundations: Supporting Secondary Language Learners through Benchmarks 2.0

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST

Room 2b

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

Jacqueline Werstiuk

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Jacquie Werstiuk has over 30 years teaching and consulting experience with ECSD and earned her Masters degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the UofA in 2014. For the past 8 years as an EAL Consultant, Jacquie has worked with ECSD high schools to program for and support... Read More →

Vanessa Gavin

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Room 2b

7-12

Beginning Teachers Jan 2025