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Beginning Teachers Aug 2025
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Friday, August 22
 

8:15am MDT

Registration and Check in (all participants please register for this session)
Friday August 22, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am MDT
Staff lounge
Join us for some coffee and conversations with consultants! We will have a consultant carousel showcase where you can mix and mingle while checking out resources, making connections, and getting advice!
Friday August 22, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  All Participants

9:45am MDT

Quest to Universal Design for Learning
Friday August 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Staff lounge
In this professional development session, educators will receive an overview of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework and learn how to apply its three principles to enhance student engagement. The session includes interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on practice to help create inclusive Junior High and High School classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Lori Arksey

Lori Arksey

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Inclusive Education Consultant
avatar for Caroline Jurkschat

Caroline Jurkschat

Inclusive Education Consultant
Friday August 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  K-12

11:00am MDT

Getting Started with Tech in ECSD: A Beginner’s Guide for Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Staff lounge
Are you new to teaching in ECSD? Not sure where to start with all the technology? This session is designed just for you! This is your essential crash course in educational technology across the division. This session is designed specifically for beginning teachers to get up and running with the core digital platforms and tools we use in ECSD classrooms. From using AI to support your planning, to making student learning visible with digital tools, this session will provide an introduction to what's available in ECSD.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Cunningham

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Nicole Cunningham is an Educational Technology Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools for the past 3 years, supporting teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12. She designs and delivers professional learning and at the elbow planning and in-class support that helps educators purposefully... Read More →
avatar for Joel Kristiansen

Joel Kristiansen

Emerging Technology Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Joel Kristiansen has been part of the EmTech team for the past 3 years. Joel finds inspiration in working with teachers to incorporate technology in feasible ways to make learning more accessible, exciting, and long lasting.  Before that, Joel spent over a decade in K-9 schools where... Read More →
Friday August 22, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  K-12

12:00pm MDT

Lunch and Consultant Carousel
Friday August 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Staff lounge
Join us for a delicious lunch and a chance to connect with consultants who are here to help your first year be a big success! 
Friday August 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  All Participants

12:45pm MDT

So you're teaching in a Language Program, Now What?
Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Staff lounge
Whether you’re new to language programs or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is for you! Join us for an engaging overview of the various language programs offered at ECSD, including immersion, bilingual, and second language models. We’ll explore what teaching in these programs entails, clarify key expectations, and share practical planning strategies to support student success. You'll leave with a clearer sense of direction and some ready-to-use tools to help you thrive in your language classroom.
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 Suzanne Pitts

Suzanne Pitts

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Suzanne Pitts is a French immersion consultant with ECSD. With an insatiable appetite for snacks, an undeniable zest for sports, and an unwavering love for technology, Suzanne is a multifaceted force to be reckoned with. However, her true ardor lies in supporting and empowering teachers... Read More →
avatar for Carmen Vaugeois

Carmen Vaugeois

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Carmen Vaugeois is a French Immersion consultant with ECSD. She is a cheese aficionado, a self-professed reality tv junkie and a sun worshiper. Mentoring beginning teachers in the French Immersion program is near and dear to her heart!
Friday August 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  K-12

2:00pm MDT

The First 20 Days: Developing Inclusive Classroom Routines
Friday August 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Staff lounge
Start your teaching journey with confidence by learning how to establish clear, consistent routines and expectations that support every learner from day one.  Grounded in The First 20 Days framework, Social Emotional Learning, and Universal Design for Learning principles, this session will guide you through creating a classroom culture that is predictable, inclusive and empowering.   We'll explore practical strategies for setting up your space, teaching routines explicitly, and designing lessons that anticipate and support learner variability.  You will leave with great examples of flexible plans to launch your first weeks with clarity and purpose.
Speakers
avatar for Elana Bryks

Elana Bryks

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic Schools
Elana Bryks is a dedicated educator with two decades of invaluable experience in the field. Her journey began as an elementary and junior high teacher, where she honed her skills in fostering a nurturing learning environment. Over the years, Elana has expanded her expertise, assuming... Read More →
Friday August 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.
  K-6
 
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