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Beginning Teachers May 2026
This event is open to all teachers with fewer than two years of experience and is designed to support and strengthen early‑career educators as they continue to develop their practice.
Venue: Room 2b clear filter
Saturday, May 23
 

10:00am MDT

The Final Countdown: Getting Ready for June Report Cards in Junior High
LIMITED
Saturday May 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
As the last month of school arrives, summer break is in sight, but so are final report cards! This session will help you finish strong by offering practical tips for wrapping up your end‑of‑year assessments. We’ll walk through the key steps in PowerTeacher Pro to ensure your gradebook is accurate and complete. You’ll also receive helpful resources to support you through the process. Join us to confidently navigate the final countdown and set yourself up for a smooth finish to the school year.

Session slides available here.
Speakers
avatar for Leanne Hemphill

Leanne Hemphill

Curriculum and Assessment, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As an Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division, I support schools in developing responsive, curriculum-aligned assessment and reporting practices that leverage technology to enhance learning. I collaborate with educators and administrators to build capacity in... Read More →
avatar for Alyson Gabucci

Alyson Gabucci

Curriculum and Assessment Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As an Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division, I support schools in developing responsive, curriculum-aligned assessment and reporting practices through the lens of instructional coaching. I collaborate with educators and administrators to build capacity in assessment... Read More →
avatar for Julia McLeod

Julia McLeod

Assessment & Reporting Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Julia McLeod is an Assessment and Reporting Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is dedicated to supporting teachers with sustaining, changing, and improving their assessment practice. With 10 years of experience, she is passionate about the cause of equitable grading practices... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Room 2b

11:15am MDT

Fostering Relationships of Faith and Community in and out of the Classroom!
LIMITED
Saturday May 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores practical and meaningful ways to foster strong relationships rooted in faith, both inside and beyond the classroom. Participants will reflect on the role of faith in building authentic connections with students, colleagues, and the wider school community. Through discussion and actionable strategies, teachers will learn how to create environments that nurture belonging, trust, and spiritual growth. Attendees will leave with ideas to strengthen community, deepen relationships, and extend the impact of faith-centered values into all aspects of school life.
Speakers
avatar for Vernon Brady

Vernon Brady

Consultant, Religious Services, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Vernon serves as the Secondary Religious Education Consultant for Edmonton Catholic Schools, bringing over 30 years of experience teaching junior and senior high Social Studies, Math, and Religion.  Striving to be the hands and feet of Jesus, Vernon embodies his Catholic faith as... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Room 2b

1:15pm MDT

Plan with Purpose: Navigating the New K–3 Social Studies Curriculum
LIMITED
Saturday May 23, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the new K–3 Social Studies curriculum architecture using New Learn Alberta. We'll walk through key features, highlight New Learn Alberta resources, and introduce pacing guides designed to support your planning from day one. This session will set the stage for confident, purposeful teaching rooted in curriculum clarity.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Simpson

Anne Simpson

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 →
Saturday May 23, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Room 2b

2:30pm MDT

Finding the Sweet Spot where Joy Meets Rigour In Elementary Mathematics
LIMITED
Saturday May 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Whether you’re sprinting toward June or sketching plans for September, this session invites you to build math spaces where joy and rigour work side by side. Get ready to roll up your sleeves for hands-on, classroom-ready experiences that will showcase how curiosity, challenge, and clarity can coexist in everyday math lessons. Together, we’ll explore practical instructional strategies that keep students’ mathematical thinking at the center. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas to finish the year strong—and to launch September with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Aubin

Meredith Aubin

Elementary Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Meredith is an Elementary Mathematics Consultant who has been with Edmonton Catholic Schools since 2014. She is passionate about helping students to love learning mathematics in meaningful ways. You can also find her spending time outdoors, enjoying restaurants around the city, listening... Read More →
avatar for Caroline Lepps

Caroline Lepps

Elementary Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Caroline Lepps is 1/5 of the Elementary Mathematics Consultant team with Edmonton Catholic Schools. When she is not playing with mathematics, she enjoys an ever-changing list of hobbies that currently include experimenting with fun foodie recipes, minimalist art, perplexing puzzles... Read More →
Saturday May 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Room 2b
 
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