Beginning Teachers May 2025: Full Schedule

10:00am MDT

September Ready: Creating Neuroaffirming Classrooms LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT

Join us for an engaging session where we explore practical strategies to set up neuroaffirming classrooms using the Classroom Reflection Tool. Learn how to create inclusive environments that support all students from day one.

Speakers

Katerina Campbell

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Katerina is an elementary Science consultant at Edmonton Catholic Schools. She loves all things Science, exploring natural phenomena and will never stop asking “why?” Katerina is a self proclaimed maker and cardboard collector. She is a proud promoter of inquiry based learning... Read More →

Kathleen Guillermo

Lindsay Lott

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Lindsay Lott is an Inclusive Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. With 15 years of classroom experience both abroad and here in Edmonton, Lindsay has developed a deep understanding of diverse educational environments... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.

K-12

11:15am MDT

Mastering Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT

Staff lounge

Join us for an informative session designed to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to support diverse learners effectively. We will cover understanding the purpose behind IPPs, the importance of transition plans, and insights for developing, implementing, and monitoring IPPs. Learn how personalized plans address the unique needs of students.

Speakers

patricia

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Patricia Aguilar-Dydak is an Inclusive Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is passionate about inclusive teaching practices and an advocate for a strength based approach to education. When not supporting student programming, she is a coffee enthusiast that enjoys spending... Read More →

Lori Arksey

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Thursday May 29, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.

K-12

1:00pm MDT

CTF: Hands-On, Minds-On! LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Staff lounge

In this session, you'll explore the Career and Technology Foundations (CTF), an engaging curriculum for Grades 5–9 where students uncover their interests and investigate potential career paths. Discover innovative, hands-on approaches to teaching CTF through interactive activities that will inspire your students.

Speakers

Haidee deRoca-Garcia

STEM Consultant, ECSD

Haidee de Roca-Garcia is the STEM Consultant for ECSD. She has taught K-6 for almost 30 years and is passionate about making learning fun and engaging for all learners. She believes curiousity is a superpower and robots are the best! When not learning something new every day, she... Read More →

Daniel Paquin

CTF/CTS Consultant, Learning Services, ECSD

Daniel has taught physics and electro-technologies with ECSD for over 10 years. He now supports CTF and CTS programming across the Division in his role as consultant. Please feel free to contact Daniel through Division email.

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.

5-9

2:15pm MDT

Unpacking Alberta's NEW JH Curriculum LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Staff lounge

Join us to get a better understanding of how Alberta's proposed 7-9 curriculum redefines teaching and learning in all subjects through KUSPS. Participants will gain clarity on the structure and intent of the new framework to support the confidence needed to navigate the changes being made.

Speakers

Darin Trufyn

Curriculum Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Darin, part of the Secondary Math team within Edmonton Catholic Schools is passionate about all things spatial. Throughout his 26 years at ECSD, he's loved supporting students and teachers in the age old question, was mathematics invented or discovered?

Chris Manderscheid

Secondary Social Studies Consultant (7-9), Edmonton Catholic School Division

Chris brings over two decades of Social Studies education experience to his role at ECSD as the Junior High Social Studies consultant. He is passionate about supporting educators in enhancing their instructional and assessment strategies while fostering engaging and collaborative... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Staff lounge Located in the basement.

7-9

Beginning Teachers May 2025