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ECSD Elementary School Teams: Coaching for Excellence
Welcome to the third round of School Teams, where we continue to grow together in our shared commitment to student success. This round’s focus is on Coaching for Excellence, emphasizing how every educator, like even the most elite athletes, benefits from thoughtful guidance and tools to perform at their best. Through this lens, we will dive into our new curriculum subject areas, equipping you with strategies to support optimal teaching and learning.
Explore 16 impactful sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches, including a special kindergarten throughline that establishes the foundations for lifelong success. Together, we’ll foster collaboration, build skills, and set the stage for excellence in every classroom.
Dive into the schedule below to find inspiring sessions, resources, and tools to help you and your team succeed. Let’s empower our educators and students to reach new heights!
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Monday, February 10
 

9:30am MST

Talk Like a Scientist: Empowering Scientific Discourse and Oracy LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MST
3B
Session Materials
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session to explore best practices for encouraging all learners to fully engage in scientific discourse. Develop classroom protocols for oracy, integrating collaborative strategies and visible thinking routines to foster meaningful student conversations.  Utilize resources from “Visible Learning for Science” and “Strive for Five Conversations” to gain practical tools and techniques for immediate classroom application. 
Speakers
avatar for Katerina Campbell

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 →
Monday February 10, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MST
3B
  K-6

11:00am MST

Fostering Independence in EAL Learners (K-6) LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3A
Session Materials
In this session, educators will explore various scaffolding techniques tailored to support EAL learners. Participants will be guided through the process of assessing how to choose appropriate scaffolds to empower EAL learners and build their independence. Through interactive activities and practical examples, teachers will gain confidence in implementing these strategies in their classrooms. Join us to empower your EAL students and foster an inclusive learning environment!
 
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Gavin

Vanessa Gavin

Secondary EAL Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vanessa Gavin is an EAL Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has a background in teaching junior high and high school math and science, which has given her a unique perspective on language learning potential across different content areas. Vanessa believes in empowering... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Astle

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 →
Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3A
  K-6

11:00am MST

Making Learning Visible - A Book Creator Workbee LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3B
Session Materials
Join us for a hands-on Book Creator Workbee designed for K-6 educators! Start with a mini-session that walks you through the must-know features of Book Creator to empower students to express and demonstrate their learning. Then, dive into creating your own digital book with on-the-spot coaching and support from our consultant team. Whether you're crafting a classroom resource, a student template, a visual journal, this session will help you turn ideas into digital creations that engage learners of all abilities and learn how to provide formative feedback along the way.
Speakers
avatar for Joel Kristiansen

Joel Kristiansen

Emerging Technology Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Joel is part of the Emerging Technology team at Edmonton Catholic Schools. Joel has worked in ECSD for over a decade, spending most of his time in K-9 schools teaching design, robotics, and collaborating with teachers to integrate makerspaces into their subject area.
avatar for Nicole Cunningham

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 24 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →
avatar for Leanne Hemphill

Leanne Hemphill

Curriculum and Assessment, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Leanne is a tech enthusiast and new assessment consultant! Her passion lies in revolutionizing how assessments are conducted, making them engaging and insightful for all. When she's not diving deep into assessment strategies, Leanne can be found gliding through the water with the... Read More →
Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Building Bridges: Fostering Peer Relationships with Restorative Circles LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3A
Session Materials
Speakers
avatar for Lori Arksey

Lori Arksey

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
avatar for Melissa Astle

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 →
avatar for Shireen Mohammed

Shireen Mohammed

EDIAR Specialist, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Shireen has been in education for 30+ years as a teacher, consultant, counsellor, and assistant principal.  She is truly passionate about students and how we can improve our practices to fully support them in all areas of their lives. Shireen is originally from Trinidad which is... Read More →
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3A
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Play with Purpose: Fun-tastic Ways to Enhance Geometry and Measurement LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
2A
Session Materials
Prepare to elevate your teaching toolkit with our Math Games for Geometry and Measurement session. Through hands-on game play experiences, we will engage in a four-part lesson structure designed to build student success. From independent practice to insightful assessments, you'll gain tips and tricks to make management and differentiation a breeze. And the best part? You'll walk away with a resource that's sure to "measure up" to your expectations. Join us to "shape" the way your students practice!
Speakers
avatar for Ben Prather

Ben Prather

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Benjamin is a mathematics consultant for the Edmonton Catholic School Division. Following a rewarding stint as an Emerging Technology consultant, and a return to the classroom, he has returned to his true passion: mathematics.In the role of a mathematics consultant, Benjamin brings... Read More →
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
2A
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Reframing Autism: Empowering Communication LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3B
Session Materials
This session will delve into the Communication section of the Classroom Reflection Tool, guiding participants through the use of chat editor, AAC devices, and effective strategies to support oral language development. Get ready to dive into some neuro affirming resources and ideas to foster communication amongst all students! 
Speakers
avatar for Katerina Campbell

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 →
avatar for Patricia Aguilar-Dydak

Patricia Aguilar-Dydak

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 →
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Robots, Resources, and Ready-to-Use LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
2B
Session Materials
Join us for a hands-on, interactive session where we’ll dive into the exciting world of Makey Makey, micro:bit, and Code & Go Mouse Bots—tools readily available in your ECSD Science bins. Discover how these innovative resources can enhance computer science skill progression in the K-6 curriculum while showcasing their cross-curricular potential. Start with quick-start mini-lessons to build confidence using the tools, then collaborate to design engaging, classroom-ready activities with support from Copilot AI. Leave with a practical project, actionable ideas, and the inspiration to empower your students as creative problem-solvers and future-ready coders
Speakers
avatar for Joel Kristiansen

Joel Kristiansen

Emerging Technology Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Joel is part of the Emerging Technology team at Edmonton Catholic Schools. Joel has worked in ECSD for over a decade, spending most of his time in K-9 schools teaching design, robotics, and collaborating with teachers to integrate makerspaces into their subject area.
avatar for Haidee deRoca-Garcia

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 →
avatar for Nicole Cunningham

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Nicole Cunningham is a Consultant with the Emerging Technology team in Learning Services with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She has been an educator with ECSD for 24 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →
Monday February 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
2B
  K-6

2:30pm MST

Do The Math… And Doing it Well LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
2A
Session Materials
Wondering what all the hype is about Do The Math? Do The Math is a powerful resource that has been introduced to all schools.  In this session you will receive an overview of this resource, which is specifically tailored to support targeted instruction and intervention for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6.  This comprehensive program serves a dual purpose: helping students to progress mathematically by meticulously rebuilding their mathematical foundation and focusing on critical math concepts. If you have never attended a Do The Math session before, then this session is for you.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Prather

Ben Prather

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Benjamin is a mathematics consultant for the Edmonton Catholic School Division. Following a rewarding stint as an Emerging Technology consultant, and a return to the classroom, he has returned to his true passion: mathematics.In the role of a mathematics consultant, Benjamin brings... Read More →
Monday February 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
2A
  K-6
 
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