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Beginning Teachers Aug 2025
Venue: Room 3b clear filter
Friday, August 22
 

9:45am MDT

Plan It. Teach It. Track It: A Practical Guide to Backward Design & PowerTeacher Pro
Friday August 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Start the school year with clarity and confidence! This hands-on session is designed to walk you through the process of backward design, focusing on how to translate curriculum outcomes into meaningful learning experiences and assessments. You'll also learn how to integrate AI tools to support planning, assessment design, and Universal Design for Learning.
We will also touch upon the September setup for PowerTeacher Pro, to  ensure everything is ready to support clear and consistent reporting throughout the year. We will also walk you through the monthly teacher checklist for PowerTeacher Pro 
Participants will leave with:
  • The understanding of how to plan and build assessments with AI
  • An understanding of the new monthly PowerTeacher Pro checklists, and
  • Clarity on how planning, instruction, and assessment connect from Day 1

Speakers
avatar for Alyson Gabucci

Alyson Gabucci

Curriculum and Assessment Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As an Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division, I support schools in developing responsive, curriculum-aligned assessment and reporting practices through the lens of instructional coaching. I collaborate with educators and administrators to build capacity in assessment... Read More →
avatar for Leanne Hemphill

Leanne Hemphill

Curriculum and Assessment, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As an Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division, I support schools in developing responsive, curriculum-aligned assessment and reporting practices that leverage technology to enhance learning. I collaborate with educators and administrators to build capacity in... Read More →
Friday August 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Room 3b

11:00am MDT

Foundations of Inclusive Education: Diagnosis, Coding, and IPP Development for Diverse Learners
Friday August 22, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
This session is designed to help new teachers develop a deeper understanding of diagnosis, coding and Individual Program Plans (IPPs), in the context of supporting students with diverse learning needs. 
Teachers will learn how to create, implement, and monitor IPPs, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each student. 
Speakers
SP

Stephanie Power

Inclusive Consultant
JY

Jennifer Yaroslowsky

Inclusive Consultant
Friday August 22, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Room 3b

12:45pm MDT

Hop on the Planning Bus: Where Science Gets Messy, Magical, and Meaningful!
Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Take a page from Ms. Frizzle’s playbook and dive into science that’s hands-on, minds-on, and curriculum-aligned! This session explores the Alberta Science curriculum through engaging hands on experiences, effective planning strategies, and ready-to-use resources that help your students do science with wonder and purpose. Get ready to make mistakes, get messy, and learn something amazing!
Speakers
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 →
avatar for Natalie Zuberbuhler

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 →
Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Room 3b

2:00pm MDT

Creating Neuroaffirming Classrooms
Friday August 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Join us for an engaging session where we explore practical strategies to set up neuroaffirming classrooms using the Classroom Reflection Tool. Learn how to create inclusive environments that support all students from day one.
Speakers
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 →
KG

Kathleen Guillermo

Inclusive Programming Consultant 
avatar for Lindsay Lott

Lindsay Lott

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Lindsay Lott is an Inclusive Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. With 15 years of classroom experience both abroad and here in Edmonton, Lindsay has developed a deep understanding of diverse educational environments... Read More →
Friday August 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Room 3b
 
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