School Team 4 - Round 3: Full Schedule

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!

11:00am MST

Embracing CTF and PEW LIMITED

Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST

Session Materials

Explore how Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) connects with Phys. Ed. and Wellness (PEW) by stepping into the role of a student in this hands-on, immersive session. Learn to design interdisciplinary projects and leave with practical tools and strategies for intentional planning and student engagement.

Speakers

Brett Barron

Physical Education and Wellness Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Brett has been a teacher for over 15 years with experience in elementary, junior high, and high school Health and Physical Education classrooms. Currently he serves the larger community as the Health and Physical Education consultant for Edmonton Catholic School Division. His teaching... Read More →

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 →

Monday February 10, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
2A

4-6

2:30pm MST

Edwin Subject Spotlight LIMITED

Monday February 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST

Session Materials

Join us for Edwin Subject Spotlight, a hands-on session designed to help you explore Edwin’s rich library of resources for Science, Social Studies, Math, and English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to discover new materials, create engaging lessons, or plan your next unit, this session provides the perfect opportunity to focus on one or all of the subject resources offered by Edwin. Work at your own pace or collaborate with colleagues as you uncover curated content, interactive tools, and planning strategies tailored to your needs, with facilitators available to guide you and share tips for maximizing Edwin's potential. Come prepared with your subject in mind, and leave with fresh ideas, actionable plans, and a renewed sense of inspiration for your teaching!

Speakers

Samantha Davidson

Elementary Social Studies Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Samantha Davidson is the Elemenraty Social Studies consultant. She loves movies and will use movie quotes and songs whenever possible.

Monday February 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
3A

4-6

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