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Thursday, February 20
 

1:50pm MST

Language in Action: Engaging Students and Language Learners Through Thinking Routines and Communication
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
107
In this professional learning session, educators will explore practical strategies for integrating language supports into thinking routines to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Participants will learn how to scaffold academic language, and be provided with tools that help students articulate their ideas clearly and confidently. The session will focus on making thinking routines accessible to all learners, including English language learners and students in language programs by leveraging targeted language strategies that promote deeper thinking and collaborative learning (all materials shared will be provided in both French and English).
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Winters

Stephanie Winters

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a Saskatchewan transplant and a product of french immersion who found herself in Edmonton to continue her passion of learning in French at Campus St-Jean. Throughout her 14 years years at ECSD, she's loved working with students and teachers to help them see the wonderful... Read More →
avatar for Vanessa Gavin

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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
107
  EAL, French Immersion

1:50pm MST

Wide Games
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
Hub/Cafeteria
Wide games are large-scale outdoor activities involving teams, designed to promote teamwork, strategic thinking, and physical activity. Come join the fun for the best selection of large scale games that can accomodate large numbers of students.  
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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
Hub/Cafeteria
  PEW

1:50pm MST

Bringing the Nature of Science to Life: Unlocking Student Growth with SpacesEDU Portfolios
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
104
Unlock the power of portfolios to bring the nature of science (NOS) to life in your classroom! NOS, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of science education, helps students connect scientific practices to the world around them. In this session, you’ll discover how SpacesEDU can foster reflection, provide authentic assessments, and support UDL. This digital platform highlights the process and progress of student learning and empowers students to showcase their scientific growth! A digital device will be required for this session.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Gunderson

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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 2:50pm MST
104
  Science

1:50pm MST

Humanities Essential Academic Terms and Skills (HEATS) (Double Block)
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 4:00pm MST
106
This session will provide teachers with structure, resources, and activities to help engage their students in the understanding and competency of sixteen common skills and terms found in the Junior High Humanities curricula. The HEATS project addresses essential skill-building by providing clarity to these terms/skills for all learners and by engaging them in meaningful opportunities to practice and develop the skills. The overall goal is for our students to become more competent and confident thinkers in any discipline or area of life.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Fenrich

Carolyn Fenrich

Curriculum Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Carolyn is a book worm with a love of the outdoors. She works as the Junior High Curriclum Consultant for Language Arts for Edmonton Catholic Schools and is a strong believer in collaboration as a means for engaging students.
avatar for Chris Manderscheid

Chris Manderscheid

Secondary Social Studies Consultant (7-9), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Chris brings over two decades of Social Studies education experience to his role at ECSD as the Junior High Social Studies consultant. He is passionate about supporting educators in enhancing their instructional and assessment strategies while fostering engaging and collaborative... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 4:00pm MST
106
  EAL, Social Studies

1:50pm MST

Experiencing Student Struggles with the Number System (Double Block) LIMITED
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 4:00pm MST
109
In this session, participants will experience the struggles of students grappling with the number system. By engaging with mathematical operations in an unfamiliar number system, participants will not only gain insights into their students' challenges but also appreciate the unique perspectives that each student brings to learning. This understanding fosters a sense of unity, enabling teachers to support diverse learning needs and build confidence in mathematics for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Darin Trufyn

Darin Trufyn

Curriculum Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Darin, part of the Secondary Math team within Edmonton Catholic Schools is passionate about all things spatial. Throughout his 26 years at ECSD, he's loved supporting students and teachers in the age old question, was mathematics invented or discovered?
avatar for Connor Renshaw

Connor Renshaw

Curriculum Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Connor is a secondary Math consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. He has 15 years experience teaching mathematics in grades 5 to 12 within ECSD's French Immersion programs. Connor's passion for education falls in exploring new pedagogical strategies to engage students in the beauty... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:50pm - 4:00pm MST
109
  Math

3:00pm MST

Language in Action: Engaging Students and Language Learners Through Thinking Routines and Communication LIMITED
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
107
In this professional learning session, educators will explore practical strategies for integrating language supports into thinking routines to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Participants will learn how to scaffold academic language, and be provided with tools that help students articulate their ideas clearly and confidently. The session will focus on making thinking routines accessible to all learners, including English language learners and students in language programs by leveraging targeted language strategies that promote deeper thinking and collaborative learning (all materials shared will be provided in both French and English).
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Gavin

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 →
avatar for Stephanie Winters

Stephanie Winters

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a Saskatchewan transplant and a product of french immersion who found herself in Edmonton to continue her passion of learning in French at Campus St-Jean. Throughout her 14 years years at ECSD, she's loved working with students and teachers to help them see the wonderful... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
107
  EAL, French Immersion

3:00pm MST

Wide Games LIMITED
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Hub/Cafeteria
Wide games are large-scale outdoor activities involving teams, designed to promote teamwork, strategic thinking, and physical activity. Come join the fun for the best selection of large scale games that can accomodate large numbers of students.  
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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Hub/Cafeteria
  PEW

3:00pm MST

Bringing the Nature of Science to Life: Unlocking Student Growth with SpacesEDU Portfolios LIMITED
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
104
Unlock the power of portfolios to bring the nature of science (NOS) to life in your classroom! NOS, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of science education, helps students connect scientific practices to the world around them. In this session, you’ll discover how SpacesEDU can foster reflection, provide authentic assessments, and support UDL. This digital platform highlights the process and progress of student learning and empowers students to showcase their scientific growth! A digital device will be required for this session.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Gunderson

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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
104
  Science
 
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