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!
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. Let the conversations (and the caffeine) get you energized for what’s ahead!
This session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 4 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the Learn It, Explore It, Use It structure, experiencing how knowledge, understanding, skills, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active, inquiry-based learning. Teachers will learn the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds, explore the ready-to-use lesson progressions, student materials, slide decks, and Edwin resources, and use the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom. By 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.
This session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the Learn It, Explore It, Use It structure, experiencing how knowledge, understanding, skills, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active, inquiry-based learning. Teachers will learn the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds, explore the ready-to-use lesson progressions, student materials, slide decks, and Edwin resources, and use the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom. By 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.
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 Area Explore 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.
A Taste of Languages French 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!
International Languages Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Andrés is the International Languages Consultant at ECSD. Born and raised in a small town by the Camino de Santiago, he is passionate about languages and has worked in schools in three different countries. He likes going for walks with family and friends, playing musical instruments... Read More →
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 →
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!
Manager, Speech-Language Pathology, Edmonton Catholic School
Krista is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years experience supporting children with complex needs. For much of her career she has focused her practice on inclusion and advocating for the rights of all children to have a voice. In her role at Edmonton Catholic Schools, you can... Read More →
Paige has been an SLP with ECSD since 2015, supporting students from preK to highschool. She has a passion for adult professional development with a special interest in topics like literacy, dyslexia, selective mutism, and AAC. Paige speaks German, French and Spanish and loves connecting... Read More →
Friday August 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT Leadership Hall
This session is designed to help teachers confidently implement the New Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum this September. Participants will work through the Learn It, Explore It, Use It structure, experiencing how knowledge, understanding, skills, and procedures (KUSPs) come together through active, inquiry-based learning. Teachers will learn the architecture of their grade-level curriculum and how the year unfolds, explore the ready-to-use lesson progressions, student materials, slide decks, and Edwin resources, and use the supports through hands-on experiences that model what students will do in the classroom. By 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.
This session provides Grade 1–3 teachers with an overview of key learning opportunities in the first months of Social Studies. Participants will explore 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. Devin Austin, EAL Consultant, will join us to support the use of an EAL overlay to identify language demands and plan targeted supports.
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 →
