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SUMMARY:Registration and Check In (All Participants Please Register for this Session)
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with coffee and colleagues!Join us in the Leadership Hall for registration\, refreshments\, and reconnecting. Grab your name tag\, settle in with a hot drink\, and prepare for a day filled with learning\, collaboration\, and inspiration.&nbsp\;Let the conversations (and the caffeine) get you energized for what’s ahead!
CATEGORIES:ALL PARTICIPANTS
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Welcome and Opening Message
DESCRIPTION:Optimal Learning in the Age of AI!&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ALL PARTICIPANTS
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Cue the Scripts! Reader’s Theatre for Grades 1–6
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a literacy routine that builds fluency\, boosts engagement\, and gets every student reading with purpose? Discover how Reader’s Theatre can become a high-impact\, low-prep part of your literacy instruction across grades 1–6.\n\nExplore practical ways to use scripts and performance to strengthen fluency\, comprehension\, vocabulary\, oral language\, and student confidence. This session will highlight simple routines\, flexible implementation ideas\, and easy ways to support diverse learners while keeping literacy engaging and meaningful. Leave with ready-to-use ideas and adaptable resources you can bring into your classroom right away.
CATEGORIES:1-6
LOCATION:Room 8\, 350 5th Ave New York\, NY 10018 USA
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SUMMARY:From Routine to Remarkable - Supercharging Tier 1Instruction with Stations\, UDL\, and Tech
DESCRIPTION:How can we design Tier 1 instruction that is deeply rooted in joy\, faith\, and purposeful learning\, while ensuring all students are engaged\, challenged\, and empowered?\n\nInspired by Catlin Tucker’s Station Rotation Model and guided by Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, participants will explore how to design inclusive\, student-centred learning experiences that honour learner variability and promote deep thinking. Through meaningful technology integration\, teachers will focus on aligning digital tools with learning goals to foster agency\, differentiation\, and authentic engagement.\nParticipants will experience station rotation in action through three lenses: a science-based model\, an English Language Arts/literature model\, and a cross-curricular application. These experiences will highlight how intentional design can cultivate joy\, rigour\, and ownership across disciplines while embedding opportunities for faith connections and purposeful learning.\n\nEducators will collaborate to design their own station rotation plan\, leaving with practical\, ready-to-implement strategies and student-centred experiences to support learning from September through November\, ensuring their classrooms are truly rooted in joy from the very start.
CATEGORIES:3-6
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Implementing the New Grade 4 Social Studies Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:This &nbsp\;session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 4 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the&nbsp\;Learn It\, Explore It\, Use It&nbsp\;structure\, experiencing how knowledge\, understanding\, skills\, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active\, inquiry-based learning.\nTeachers will&nbsp\;learn&nbsp\;the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds\,&nbsp\;explore&nbsp\;the ready-to-use lesson progressions\, student materials\, slide decks\, and Edwin resources\, and&nbsp\;use&nbsp\;the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom.\nBy the end of the session\, teachers will leave with a clear understanding of the curriculum design and practical experience using the full year of 100% ready-to-go resources.
CATEGORIES:GRADE 4
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:From Sash to Settlement: Exploring Métis Perspectives in K–3
DESCRIPTION:This K to 3 Social Studies professional learning session will introduce teachers to foundational Métis perspectives through exploration of key cultural symbols such as the Red River cart and Métis sash\, the beauty of the Michif language\, and traditional Métis ways of living including farming\, hunting\, trapping\, buffalo hunting\, river-lot systems\, and living off the land. Teachers will also learn about historical Métis communities and the significance of Métis Settlements as self-governing communities that continue to support Métis culture and identity.&nbsp\;\nTeacher Take Aways.\nA clear understanding of Métis symbols and how they reflect identity and worldviewStrategies for integrating Michif language and Métis place-based knowledgeConfidence in addressing curriculum outcomes connected to Métis perspectivesExplore Printable and digital resources for immediate classroom use\n
CATEGORIES:K-3
LOCATION:Gathering Room (Indigenous Learning Services)\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:FSL Without the Stress: Start Strong from Day One
DESCRIPTION:Feeling unsure about where to begin - or ready to refresh your FSL classroom? This session offers simple\, high-impact routines and practical strategies to get students using French. With a focus on low-prep\, adaptable approaches\, you’ll explore easy ways to move beyond passive activities and into real language use - all without adding to your workload.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will leave with:\nA clear\, ready to go plan for your first days and weeks of September&nbsp\;Practical\, UDL-informed strategiesn you can use across grades and levelsSimple ways to move beyond worksheets and get students talking right awayReady to go routines you can implement immediately\nStart simple - and let the the language grow from there!
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Culturally Relevant Texts in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Explore how culturally relevant texts affirm EAL student identity\, broaden perspectives\, and strengthen engagement while supporting meaningful learning aligned with the curriculum.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Heritage Room\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Smart Start! Religion Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Start teaching this year feeling organized\, beginning with the end in mind! Whether you are new to teaching a grade or just want a new perspective for teaching religion\, join us in this refreshing review of the Growing in Faith\, Growing in Christ program. This session is designed for Grades K-6.\nOverview of the Units in each gradeAssessment best practicesUnit inquiry tasksOnline Resources available\n
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Room 1\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Supporting Vocabulary Acquisition in Math (K-6)
DESCRIPTION:Every math lesson is filled with words\, but which ones really matter? In this interactive session\, we’ll use a simple analysis tool to unpack the vocabulary demands of a math lesson\, distinguishing between words tied to context\, content\, and prior learning. This approach helps teachers plan targeted supports that make math more accessible without lowering the cognitive demand. Walk away with practical strategies\, planning tools\, and classroom-ready structures to intentionally support vocabulary development in every math lesson.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Assessment Toolkits and the NEW Levels of Proficiency and Achievement
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces the Division’s assessment toolkits and explores how they support effective planning\, instruction\, and reporting. Teachers will examine how learning intentions\, success criteria\, question progressions\, and proficiency scales can be used to gather meaningful evidence of learning and strengthen instructional decision-making. &nbsp\;Participants will also consider how these tools align with the new Levels of Proficiency and Achievement and support consistent professional judgment across classrooms. With a focus on knowing the learner and being purposeful in planning\, this session highlights how clear assessment practices can create the conditions for both rigour and engagement\, while supporting student ownership of learning. &nbsp\;Teachers will leave with a clearer understanding of how assessment tools can help set the year up strong and support optimal learning from the start.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Fractions feeling Frustrating? Fraction cards to the rescue.
DESCRIPTION:This session is all about experiencing the learning for yourself. &nbsp\;\nWe will explore a variety of simple yet carefully crafted fraction cards\,through interactive activities\, problem solving and conversations that make fraction concepts visible and accessible! Along the way\, we’ll make natural connections to unit fractions\, equivalency\, operations\, decimals and percentages\, helping students see how it all fits together.\n\nLeave with practical moves\, fresh ideas\, and fraction cards ready to save the day in your classroom!&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:4-6
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Implementing the New Grade 5 Social Studies Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:This &nbsp\;session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the&nbsp\;Learn It\, Explore It\, Use It&nbsp\;structure\, experiencing how knowledge\, understanding\, skills\, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active\, inquiry-based learning.\nTeachers will&nbsp\;learn&nbsp\;the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds\,&nbsp\;explore&nbsp\;the ready-to-use lesson progressions\, student materials\, slide decks\, and Edwin resources\, and&nbsp\;use&nbsp\;the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom.\nBy the end of the session\, teachers will leave with a clear understanding of the curriculum design and practical experience using the full year of 100% ready-to-go resources.
CATEGORIES:GRADE 5
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Concept Circles for Mathematical Learning
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how concept circles can be used as an engaging structure for helping elementary students represent mathematical ideas through images\, words\, and manipulatives. Participants will experience hands-on tasks that show how placing manipulatives directly on the circles strengthens students’ discourse\, visualization\, modelling\, and representation skills. The session highlights the role of the central circle in uncovering mathematical relationships and patterns\, offering a powerful entry point for deeper reasoning. Teachers will leave with practical strategies for designing interactive tasks that make mathematical thinking visible.
CATEGORIES:K-3
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Before the Pencil Hits the Page: Rethinking the Writing Planning Process
DESCRIPTION:Get September ready!\nStrong writing doesn’t start with a draft—it starts with thinking\, talking\, sketching\, and shaping ideas. In this session\, we’ll rethink the planning stage of the writing process\, exploring multimodal tools\, structures\, and routines that support students&nbsp\;before&nbsp\;they write. You’ll leave with inclusive\, classroom‑ready strategies to support writers of all abilities from idea to draft. This experience will include connections to ELAL and Social Studies mentor texts found in your schools.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Room 8\, 350 5th Ave New York\, NY 10018 USA
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SUMMARY:SpacesEDU Success: Making Learning Visible Through Student Portfolios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging professional development session exploring how SpacesEDU can make learning visible and meaningful while enhancing our assessment practices. Participants will examine how digital portfolios support purposeful planning\, highlight student growth\, and help teachers better understand their learners. &nbsp\;This session will explore practical ways SpacesEDU can foster student ownership of learning\, promote reflection\, and support both rigour and engagement in the classroom. We will also look at how portfolios provide families with a clear window into classroom learning\, strengthening connections between home and school. &nbsp\;Perfect for educators looking to set the year up strong by offering time and resources to create our first posts in our SpacesEDU portfolios.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Student Success Strategies
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CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Room 1\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Using EAL Benchmarks 2.0 for Planning
DESCRIPTION:This session explores practical ways to use EAL Benchmarks 2.0 to guide instructional planning. Participants will examine how benchmarks can be used alongside curriculum outcomes to intentionally support language development across subject areas.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Heritage Room\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Phonics Companion in Kindergarten (We Translated It To Human)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, teachers will explore the foundations of the Phonics Companion\, focusing on the purpose of the program and what it means to teach phonics in a systematic and explicit way in Kindergarten. Lesson components will be broken down and clarified in a Kindergarten context. We will highlight the importance of pre-reading lessons\, preparing materials\, and making teacher notes to keep instruction focused and efficient. We will talk about if and when it is appropriate to adapt the Line Masters. Teachers will also examine the connection between this resource and the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum to better understand how they complement one another. The session will include a modeled lesson so teachers can see the flow\, pacing\, and structure in action\, with clear guidance on what an effective lesson length looks like in practice.
CATEGORIES:KINDERGARTEN
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a refreshing lunch with colleagues! Not only will there be great food and friends we will also have our AAC and SLP team\, along with our Languages team for a lunch and learn all about communication!Let's Talk Lunch AAC Playground AreaExplore the incredible technology that empowers our non-speaking students! This interactive session will showcase how communication devices can be integrated into the classroom to support curriculum access\, facilitate engaging conversations\, and ensure that communication is inclusive for all students. What to Expect: Hands-On Activities: Engage with the latest AAC devices and see firsthand how they can be utilized to support student learning and interaction. Expert Insights: Learn from AAC mentors about the best practices and strategies for incorporating assistive technology in the classroom. Q&A Session: Ask questions and discuss real-life applications and scenarios with experienced AAC professionals. Networking: Connect with other educators and professionals who are passionate about inclusive communication. Whether you're new to AAC or looking to expand your knowledge\, this lunch event offers a valuable opportunity to learn\, share\, and grow.\n\nA Taste of Languages\nFrench immersion\, Spanish bilingual\, and Ukrainian bilingual teachers are invited to connect with colleagues during the lunch hour. Stop by our resource table to discover planning support tools\, spark inspiration\, and celebrate the joy of multilingual learning together!\n\n
CATEGORIES:ALL PARTICIPANTS
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Implementing the New Grade 6 Social Studies Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:This &nbsp\;session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the&nbsp\;Learn It\, Explore It\, Use It&nbsp\;structure\, experiencing how knowledge\, understanding\, skills\, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active\, inquiry-based learning.\nTeachers will&nbsp\;learn&nbsp\;the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds\,&nbsp\;explore&nbsp\;the ready-to-use lesson progressions\, student materials\, slide decks\, and Edwin resources\, and&nbsp\;use&nbsp\;the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom.\nBy the end of the session\, teachers will leave with a clear understanding of the curriculum design and practical experience using the full year of 100% ready-to-go resources.
CATEGORIES:GRADE 6
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Reading Roadmaps: What Reading Looks Like In Your Grade
DESCRIPTION:This session brings clarity to what reading looks like in Kindergarten to Grade 3 through the lens of the Alberta ELAL curriculum. Together\, we’ll unpack grade-level reading expectations\, explore what students should know and be able to do within each organizing idea\, and examine how assessment\, texts\, and instructional tools can help build a clear profile of a reader. Teachers will leave with a stronger understanding of how to identify student strengths\, determine next steps\, and support reading over the course of the year with clarity and purpose.
CATEGORIES:K-3
LOCATION:Room 8\, 350 5th Ave New York\, NY 10018 USA
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SUMMARY:AI + You: The Ultimate Teaching Design Duo
DESCRIPTION:How can we design learning experiences that are rooted in joy\, grounded in faith\, and intentionally responsive to the diverse needs of all learners? This session invites educators to explore how artificial intelligence can support the design of inclusive\, equitable\, and rigorous Tier 1 instruction aligned with the conditions of Optimal Learning: Catholic faith and permeation\, joy and rigour\, and ownership of learning.\nInspired by Catlin Tucker’s Elevating Educational Design with AI: Making Learning Accessible\, Inclusive\, and Equitable\, participants will engage with AI as a thought partner in the instructional design process. The focus is on strengthening clarity of learning goals\, alignment of assessment and instruction\, and the intentional design of learning experiences grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).\nEducators will explore how AI can support the creation of high-quality\, student-facing resources\, such as scaffolds\, models\, multiple entry points\, and differentiated pathways\, that reduce barriers and increase access for all learners. Emphasis will be placed on designing for variability from the outset\, rather than retrofitting supports after instruction.\nParticipants will apply these ideas to redesign a lesson or learning sequence for September through November\, leaving with practical strategies and adaptable tools to support purposeful\, inclusive\, and joy-filled learning experiences for every student.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:From Belonging to Learning: Using Proactive Circles to Strengthen Academic Outcomes in Alberta Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces you to proactive circles as both a relationship‑building and instructional practice. You will explore what proactive circles are\, how to establish and sustain them\, and why they are foundational for student engagement\, safety\, and learning. Grounded in restorative practice research and Universal Design for Learning\, the session shows how proactive circles support access and success for all learners.\nThe session then focuses on academic circles\, exploring how proactive circles can be intentionally designed to support the Alberta curriculum. Using concrete classroom examples and ECSD resources\, participants will see how academic circles activate prior knowledge\, deepen understanding\, practice academic language\, and support reflection and student voice\, without sacrificing instructional time. They also create the relational safety required for students to engage with sensitive or complex curriculum topics\, ensuring academic conversations remain grounded\, respectful\, and accessible for all learners.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Heritage Room\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Learning in Light of the Gospel: Permeating our Catholic faith in Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:What if faith permeation wasn’t another box to check\, but a natural way of seeing curriculum through a Catholic worldview?\nIn Catholic education\, every subject offers opportunities to connect learning with faith\, helping students make meaning of their experiences in light of the Gospel.This engaging and practical session is rooted in our Five Marks of Catholic Education and our shared call to be disciples of Christ. It offers a process for making faith permeation authentic\, meaningful\, and connected to curriculum outcomes.\nDesigned for teachers at every stage of their faith journey\, this session provides resources\, examples\, and planning tools in Mathematics and Health and Wellness that support intentional and accessible integration in practice. After this session\, you will be better equipped to help students encounter truth\, beauty\, goodness\, and to develop a Catholic worldview that shapes how they understand\, respond to\, and serve others.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Room 1\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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SUMMARY:Mission Possible: From Data To Action
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Mission Possible: From Data to Action—an overt operation where teachers become instructional agents on a quest to build targeted\, efficient intervention systems. After a rapid briefing on high‑leverage data\, you’ll examine student profiles\, craft tailored supports\, and design small‑group structures that maximize every instructional minute.\nYour mission concludes with a debrief and a clear plan for deploying these strategies in your own classroom. Agents will depart equipped with two mission‑critical resources: a Math Intervention Planner and a Small‑Group Instruction Playbook to guide ongoing implementation.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T184500Z
DTEND:20260828T194500Z
SUMMARY:Natural Connections K-6
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Natural Connections\, an interactive session that brings together English Language Arts and Literature\, Physical Education and Wellness\, and Science curricula to life through Indigenous-focused knowledge. This experience fosters a deeper connection to Indigenous cultures\, the natural world\, and social emotional well-being. It is an opportunity to sample what is being offered to teachers who would like to sign up for our year long Community of Practice. You will walk away with numerous strategies\, tools\, and new books!
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/8cee726fb8735da5fe33fc7bc55234fb
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T184500Z
DTEND:20260828T194500Z
SUMMARY:Supporting AAC Users in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This professional development session focused on building educator capacity to intentionally model Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) within everyday classroom activities using ChatEditor\, while maintaining alignment with the Alberta Programs of Study and inclusive education practices. Participants explored how AAC can be meaningfully embedded across instructional contexts to support language\, literacy\, and curriculum access for students with complex communication needs.\nIn addition\, the session introduces educators to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a planning support tool for AAC implementation.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Staff Lounge (Basement)\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/9fe11c04991c226a6d00785908554317
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T184500Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Handwriting Without Tears in Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:The highly effective resource Handwriting Without Tears has returned! In this double block\, teachers will be introduced to the foundational occupational therapy skills that support early writing development\, including proper directionality\, fine motor control\, and print readiness. We will explore what the resource includes and why specific materials were selected. Teachers will practice some favourite activities such as using wooden pieces to build pre-printing shapes and letters\, building and drawing Mat Man\, and exploring multisensory approaches like the Wet-Dry-Try lesson and Roll-A-Dough activities. After this double block cross-curricular session\, you will be fully equipped with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to support writing success in your classroom.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:KINDERGARTEN
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/fbb392ccc50713404d02e5f7292010cf
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:From September to Success: Your Social Studies Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:This session provides Grade 1–3 teachers with an overview of key learning opportunities in the first months of Social Studies. Participants will explore &nbsp\;grade‑level highlights and examine how early tasks and routines build strong learning conditions. A guided walkthrough of the grade‑level teacher guide (covering all KUSPs) highlights practical strategies and resources to support inclusive classrooms where all students feel seen and heard. \nDevin Austin\, EAL Consultant\, will join us to support the use of an EAL overlay to identify language demands and plan targeted supports.
CATEGORIES:1-3
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/14c44273972082e868b6a082cd394820
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T211500Z
SUMMARY:Dynamic Math: Introducing A New Math Resource
DESCRIPTION:Discover Dynamic Math\, a new resource designed to fully align with Alberta’s New Math Curriculum for grades 3–6. This session will introduce teachers to the teacher guide\, student textbooks\, and blackline masters that support strong pedagogy and seamless classroom implementation. Participants will explore how the resource connects directly to the manipulatives already provided in schools and how it strengthens both conceptual understanding and practice. Available in English and French\, Dynamic Math offers a cohesive\, hands-on approach to teaching mathematics. Join us to see how this resource can elevate instruction and support student success.
CATEGORIES:3-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/9eb4f72af1c1b87732676f823ccdc75a
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Minecrafting Curriculum Connections
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on session\, we will explore how Minecraft: Education can support meaningful curriculum connections while making student thinking visible. Using portfolios\, photos\, reflections\, NPCs\, and mini-builds\, we will explore strategies for documenting learning\, collecting evidence of understanding\, and sharing student work through Google Classroom. Teachers will leave with practical assessment approaches that capture both learning processes and KUSPs across subject areas.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:3-6
LOCATION:Room 1\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/36f1f2d0401d7a890018c340c74faa6d
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Non Fiction Reading in New Social
DESCRIPTION:This session supports Grade 4–6 teachers in strengthening nonfiction reading within the new Social Studies curriculum. Participants will explore how Edwin’s informational texts combined with non fiction reading skills can deepen inquiry\, build content knowledge\, and develop students’ skills with text features\, vocabulary\, and multiple‑source comprehension. The session highlights practical strategies for integrating more nonfiction into daily instruction and inquiry tasks\, helping students become confident\, critical readers of real‑world information.
CATEGORIES:4-6
LOCATION:Heritage Room\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/e906f8894b6a2562ed5ac6643ac29dd2
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Hearts in Motion: Building SEL Through PEW
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Social Emotional Learning is woven throughout the Physical Education and Wellness curriculum in this active\, hands‑on professional learning experience. Educators will explore the PEW SEL Toolkit\, unpack where key competencies naturally show up in movement‑based learning\, and participate in a variety of games and activities they can bring directly to their classrooms. Come ready to move\, reflect\, and leave with practical strategies to strengthen connection\, confidence\, and whole‑child wellness in your PEW program this year.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/87784df324aef51199a7bf247bf2ed76
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Starting Strong in Science: Planning and Assessment That Last All Year
DESCRIPTION:This session helps teachers build consistent science routines that support learning all year. You’ll explore practical ways to plan lessons and use ongoing assessment to understand student progress. The focus is on strengthening assessment practices so they inform instruction without adding extra work.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/5791ff2b5f359308d760281d5f461dd8
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Super Soft Starts and Visuals
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical programming strategies to support neurodiverse learners through soft starts\, predictable routines\, visual supports\, and strong relationship building. This session highlights simple\, effective tools that help students feel regulated\, connected\, and ready to learn.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Staff Lounge (Basement)\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre 9405 50 St NW\, Edmonton\, AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/94817e504e4368157259919916694a62
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DTSTAMP:20260617T055943Z
DTSTART:20260828T200000Z
DTEND:20260828T213000Z
SUMMARY:Word Walls That Work: From Displays to Daily Instruction
DESCRIPTION:This session takes a fresh look at vocabulary instruction and the role of word walls in today’s classrooms. Together\, we’ll explore different types of words students encounter and use throughout the day\, along with engaging instructional routines\, planning tools\, and classroom supports that strengthen vocabulary development across grade levels.\nWe’ll also consider how classroom word displays can move beyond traditional setups to become more purposeful\, organized\, and connected to daily literacy learning. The focus will be on creating classroom environments that help students access\, understand\, and apply words in meaningful ways.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:Room 8\, 350 5th Ave New York\, NY 10018 USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://ecsdelementarysummit2026.sched.com/event/de996412e9baceefbd2d292917a77ece
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