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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!
Venue: Heritage Room clear filter
Friday, August 28
 

9:45am MDT

Leveraging Culturally Relevant Texts in the Classroom
LIMITED
Friday August 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Heritage Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Materials
Explore how culturally relevant texts affirm EAL student identity, broaden perspectives, and strengthen engagement while supporting meaningful learning aligned with the curriculum.
Speakers
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Danielle Rakowski

EDIAR Consultant, ECSD
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Angelica Tan

English as an Additional Language Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Angelica Tan is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Growing up as a multilingual learner, she developed a deep passion for languages. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in French... Read More →
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Anna Deligianis

EAL and Languages, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Anna Deligianis is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division. She previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Alberta and Mexico for many years. Anna graduated from her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus... Read More →
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Melissa Astle

EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Melissa is an EAL consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Her background includes teaching in both bilingual and second language programs in elementary and junior high setting. As a language lover and multilingual herself, she is committed to helping EAL learners find success in... Read More →
Friday August 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Heritage Room
  K-6

11:00am MDT

Using EAL Benchmarks 2.0 for Planning
LIMITED
Friday August 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Heritage Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Materials
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.
Speakers
avatar for Devin Austin

Devin Austin

Elementary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Devin Austin, a forward-thinking Elementary EAL consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, sharing his skills in diverse capacities since 2011. He loves globe-trotting, keeping abreast of the newest tech innovations, supporting diverse learners, and moments with his family. Devin... Read More →
avatar for Angelica Tan

Angelica Tan

English as an Additional Language Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Angelica Tan is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Growing up as a multilingual learner, she developed a deep passion for languages. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in French... Read More →
Friday August 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Heritage Room
  K-6

12:45pm MDT

From Belonging to Learning: Using Proactive Circles to Strengthen Academic Outcomes in Alberta Classrooms
LIMITED
Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Heritage Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Materials
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.
The 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.
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Pederson

Claudia Pederson

EDIAR Manager, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Claudia Pederson leads the Creating Communities of Belonging department, supporting schools in fostering environments where every student and staff member feels valued, safe, and connected. Her work focuses on strengthening inclusive practices, building staff capacity, and advancing... Read More →
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Anne Simpson

Elementary Social Studies Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
I am a proud parent of two children and two pets. I enjoy traveling, reading, engaging in creative pursuits, and spending quality time with friends and family—often cheering from the stands of chilly hockey arenas or warm indoor ball hockey floors.Drawing from both personal and... Read More →
Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Heritage Room
  K-6

2:00pm MDT

Non Fiction Reading in New Social
LIMITED
Friday August 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Heritage Room
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Materials
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.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Davidson

Samantha Davidson

Elementary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Elementary Social Studies Consultant
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Stephanie Denman

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a newbie joining the ELA Elementary team. She has been an Educator for 15 years with ECSD and completed her Masters in Religious Education. Stephanie has a passion for building powerful literacy classrooms where all learners experience success. She loves reading, traveling... Read More →
Friday August 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Heritage Room
  4-6
 
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