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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!

Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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!
Speakers
avatar for Venessa Chalifoux

Venessa Chalifoux

Elementary ELA consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Venessa Chalifoux is one of the Elementary English Language Arts Consultants. She has been teaching for 20 years in grades 1-6 with experience as English as an Additional Language Designate. She has a passion for making learning engaging and fun for students and is an avid reader... Read More →
avatar for Jacqueline Koval

Jacqueline Koval

Physical Education and Wellness Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Phyed and Wellness Consultant
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 →
avatar for Shannon Loutitt

Shannon Loutitt

Indigenous Learning Services Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Shannon is a Métis auntie and educator who is passionate about the weaving of Indigenous Knowledges and ways of knowing into K-6 curriculum. Anti-racism, the ongoing effects of colonization, and Indigenous student wellbeing are also areas of interest.
Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
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