ECSD Elementary Summer Summit: Full Schedule

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!

12:45pm MDT

Supporting AAC Users in the Classroom

LIMITED

Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT

Staff Lounge (Basement)

Limited Capacity seats available

Session Materials

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.
In addition, the session introduces educators to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a planning support tool for AAC implementation.

Speakers

Sarah Ostlund

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Sarah has been a teacher with ECSD for 15 years and has served as an Inclusive Consultant for the past 3. She is passionate about advocating for the needs of diverse learners and assisting teachers in planning and programming for students with various needs. When she’s not in work... Read More →

Katrina Filice

Learning Coach, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Tracey Robertson

Speech Language Pathologist, ECSD

Friday August 28, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
Staff Lounge (Basement)

K-6

2:00pm MDT

Super Soft Starts and Visuals

LIMITED

Friday August 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Staff Lounge (Basement)

Limited Capacity seats available

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.

Speakers

Breanne Lowe

Elana Bryks

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Elana Bryks is a dedicated educator with two decades of invaluable experience in the field. Her journey began as an elementary and junior high teacher, where she honed her skills in fostering a nurturing learning environment. Over the years, Elana has expanded her expertise, assuming... Read More →

Friday August 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Staff Lounge (Basement)

K-6