Name: Supporting Vocabulary Acquisition in Math (K-6)
Start: 2026-08-28T09:45:00-0600
End: 2026-08-28T10:45:00-0600

ECSD Elementary Summer Summit 2026: September Starts Here
Join us on August 28 for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration designed to help you start the school year strong! Choose from over 25 sessions featuring classroom-ready resources, practical strategies, and ready-to-use lessons across literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, assessment, inclusion, faith permeation, and wellness. Whether you’re exploring the new Grades 4–6 Social Studies curriculum, discovering Dynamic Math, or looking for fresh ideas to support every learner, you’ll leave confident, energized, and September ready!

Supporting Vocabulary Acquisition in Math (K-6)

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Friday August 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Session Materials

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.

Speakers

Benjamin Prather

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Benjamin is a mathematics consultant for the Edmonton Catholic School Division. Following a rewarding stint as an Emerging Technology consultant, and a return to the classroom, he has returned to his true passion: mathematics.

In the role of a mathematics consultant, Benjamin brings his interest for mathematics and technology to the forefront. His goal is to empower educators and students through the promotion of multi-modal representation, bolstering math vocabulary, and implementing high-impact teaching... Read More →

Caroline Lepps

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Caroline is a math educator with over 30 years of experience helping students and teachers embrace the playful side of mathematics. She believes the best learning often happens in the messy space between struggle and a breakthrough—and she designs sessions that celebrate exactly... Read More →

Friday August 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
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