In this session we will go over the student data that we collect and work on making our data entry consistent. We will also review what fields of data are required.*Please bring a laptop
Discover how Hapara can transform your classroom, no matter the grade level! Join us for a session where you’ll explore our division’s library of resources and learn to effectively use pre-built workspaces - or even create your own! This opportunity is designed for educators of all Hapara experience levels, from beginners to seasoned users. *Please bring a laptop or Chromebook
Trying to implement place-based pedagogy into your teaching practice but feeling a bit isolated? Come meet a group of likeminded educators who are looking to collaborate to improve their practice together. We will start off with an open discussion aimed at exploring place-based learning and how it can improve outcomes for kids. We will then explore how we can infuse a place conscious lens into our teaching practice. Participants are encouraged to bring lesson plans or unit plans that we can help each other spruce up by adding place conscious content and activities that are directly tied to curricular outcome. The ultimate goal of the session will be to link participants into a group where they feel that they have resources and a network of colleagues who can help each other incorporate place-based pedagogical approaches in their classrooms and communities.
If you're interested in using Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms to increase student engagement and performance in your math lessons, but haven't had a chance to attend any in service then this session is for you. You will have the opportunity to participate in a few quick activities and get a brief overview of BTC, so you can make a more informed choice as to whether to further pursue this exciting structure as an addition tool in your teaching pedagogy.
In this session, we will share schoolwide and classroom initiatives that we have implemented in the Crowsnest Pass (eg: LAND/WILD Days, connection will elders, Place Triangle, local to global community projects) as well as our participation at the Teton Science Schools Conference in Jackson, Wyoming.
Join us for an engaging session on bringing creativity and exploration into your classroom through coding! We'll dive into the basics of Scratch and Scratch Jr., powerful tools for introducing coding concepts to students. You'll learn how to use these platforms to enhance learning and boost student engagement. By the end of the session, you'll have the foundation to design your first coding lesson for the classroom. Please bring a browser-capable device and an open mind—let's start exploring!
Dive into an Alberta-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative in partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic that enriches K-12 education with practical trades experience. The session features an interactive opportunity for you to be in your students’ shoes to explore and engage with our free digital and hands-on resources. We'll start with a brief overview of the project and its connections to the mathematics and science curricula and industry. You will then spend the majority of the session interacting with the activities and resources that can be immediately implemented into your practice. We will seek your feedback on classroom application and potential resources. You’ll leave better equipped to answer the question of “Why do I need to learn this?” by connecting mathematics and science concepts to students’ everyday lives.
Are you struggling with teaching English as an Additional Language students and engaging them at their proficiency level? This session will equip you with ideas, strategies and tools to help you reach all of your students, including EAL learners!
Participants will learn why Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model, that focuses on the neurobiological impacts of chronic stress and trauma, has been teamed together with the Collaborative Problem Solving Model (Dr. Stuart Ablon, Thinkkids.org) to explore key factors of effective supports and strategies to help individuals who experience social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This comprehensive approach seeks to change the traditional paradigm of how challenging behaviors are understood and what to do about them. The training is designed to provide staff with an overview of some of the most important aspects of these models that can help guide interventions that help build resiliency, coping and skill development, whether you're an expert in CPS, or brand new to the model. *Must attend all 3 sessions*
AMII Training (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) - The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is one of Canada’s three centres of AI excellence as part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. We're an Alberta-based non-profit institute that supports world-leading research in artificial intelligence and machine learning and translates scientific advancement into industry adoption.
What do you want the Board of Trustees to know about how a 4-day school week might impact staff and students? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and have the essential staff voice heard.
In this session, we will review the health and safety legislation related to the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS). We will review the elements of WHMIS such as who needs to take the training, what products are not covered by WHMIS, worker responsibilities, pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Join us for an insightful session delving into CRC's innovative Student Reading Video Library, a valuable resource tailored to support grade 4-9 students grappling with foundational decoding and encoding skills. Our mission is to equip educators with effective tools to assess and discreetly engage older students in foundational reading lessons using an iPad, laptop, or similar device, accompanied by a headset. During this session, participants will: Gain a comprehensive understanding of CRC's Student Reading Video Library and its objectives. Discover techniques for assessing student progress and customizing instruction to meet individual needs. Engage in interactive discussions and Q&A This session promises to provide valuable insights and practical approach to support older students who need support with foundational reading skills. Target Audience: All Educators, Literacy Coaches, Pre-service teachers
High Level Strategies to Support English as an Additional Language Learners Junior/Senior High We are welcoming more English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners to our schools and classrooms than ever before. What do we need to know about our newcomer students and what are some of the very best strategies and supports we can provide for them? Please join me as I will share the latest research based practical ideas that I have found most successful and some of my favourite anecdotes from my years of working with these amazing students.
In this session we will be reviewing AB Ed documentation, discussing workflow best practices for maintaining the records, and discussing the workflow when a family from outside Canada registers at your school.
Trying to implement place-based pedagogy into your teaching practice but feeling a bit isolated? Come meet a group of likeminded educators who are looking to collaborate to improve their practice together. We will start off with an open discussion aimed at exploring place-based learning and how it can improve outcomes for kids. We will then explore how we can infuse a place conscious lens into our teaching practice. Participants are encouraged to bring lesson plans or unit plans that we can help each other spruce up by adding place conscious content and activities that are directly tied to curricular outcome. The ultimate goal of the session will be to link participants into a group where they feel that they have resources and a network of colleagues who can help each other incorporate place-based pedagogical approaches in their classrooms and communities.
High Level Strategies to Support English as an Additional Language Learners We are welcoming more English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners to our schools and classrooms than ever before. What do we need to know about our newcomer students and what are some of the very best strategies and supports we can provide for them? Please join me as I will share the latest research based practical ideas that I have found most successful and some of my favourite anecdotes from my years of working with these amazing students.
You've been to Building Thinking Classrooms sessions and are using it in your math classrooms. Bring the successful lessons you have run in your classroom to share with others. Come with questions as to how to incorporate BTC in teaching other outcomes and we'll use our collective knowledge to see what we can come up with. This working session will allow like minded educators the opportunity to share their expertise in the area of BTC.
Dive into an Alberta-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative in partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic that enriches K-12 education with practical trades experience. The session features an interactive opportunity for you to be in your students’ shoes to explore and engage with our free digital and hands-on resources. We'll start with a brief overview of the project and its connections to the mathematics and science curricula and industry. You will then spend the majority of the session interacting with the activities and resources that can be immediately implemented into your practice. We will seek your feedback on classroom application and potential resources. You’ll leave better equipped to answer the question of “Why do I need to learn this?” by connecting mathematics and science concepts to students’ everyday lives.
Are you struggling with teaching English as an Additional Language students and engaging them at their proficiency level? This session will equip you with ideas, strategies and tools to help you reach all of your students, including EAL learners!
Learn how to use Hapara to support student learning and classroom management. In this session, you’ll discover how to monitor student computer screens, freeze browsers to minimize distractions, and leverage other tools to support student learning. Whether you’re new to Hapara or have experience, this session will equip you with practical strategies to support students effectively in any grade level. *Please bring a laptop or Chromebook*
What do you want the Board of Trustees to know about how a 4-day school week might impact staff and students? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and have the essential staff voice heard.
In this session, we will discuss Public School Works - when and how to use it. We will go over log in procedures, where to find documents, incident reporting, and how to access the health and safety training. Bring your device if you wish or some will be available as there will be time available for troubleshooting or assistance.
Learn how to support speech sound development skills from the single word level to carryover activities. They will focus in on common error phonemes for ECS to grade 2 children.
Join us for an informative session highlighting the Environmental Science Dual Credit Pathway offered through PEAKS Collegiate in collaboration with Lethbridge Polytechnic. This session will not only outline the program's curriculum and structure, but will also equip educators with effective strategies to recruit students for this exciting opportunity. By understanding the benefits and unique experiences this pathway provides, educators will be prepared to inspire and guide students towards pursuing college credits while still in high school. Help us empower your students to explore the vital field of environmental science and set them on a path to success!
Welcome to Enriched Academy, your financial literacy experts. Join us as we explore the resources to support both the PE & Wellness Financial Literacy outcomes and the Grade 7-9 Health outcomes through a financial lens, helping to bridge the gap of financial education in the middle years.The videos, activities and interactive tools make learning about finances a blast for students. Enriched Academy has taken the complicated language of money and transformed it into clear, relatable concepts that students in grades 4-9 can connect with. Teachers, you will find our resources comprehensive and user-friendly, enabling you to effortlessly integrate financial literacy into your classroom.
Join us for an insightful session delving into CRC's innovative Student Reading Video Library, a valuable resource tailored to support grade 4-9 students grappling with foundational decoding and encoding skills. Our mission is to equip educators with effective tools to assess and discreetly engage older students in foundational reading lessons using an iPad, laptop, or similar device, accompanied by a headset. During this session, participants will: Gain a comprehensive understanding of CRC's Student Reading Video Library and its objectives. Discover techniques for assessing student progress and customizing instruction to meet individual needs. Engage in interactive discussions and Q&A. This session promises to provide valuable insights and practical approach to support older students who need support with foundational reading skills. Target Audience: All educators, literacy coaches, pre-service teachers.
Learn how to generate accounts and invite parents to the edsembli family portal and edsby parent portal. Also learn ways you can support users who have questions about accessing or using the portal.
Combine your love of traveling and teaching! ATA Educator Exchange Programs are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a cultural experience while reigniting your passion for teaching. In this session, you’ll learn more about my experience during an Educator Exchange Program in Germany and the other opportunities available for teaching exchanges. You’ll find out how to apply for an exchange and some tips for making the most out of your exchange experience!
We will look at a variety of ways for students to practice strategies to improve their additive thinking. We will examine resources and structures that encourage students to better communicate their addition and subtraction strategies and that allow them to better visualize those strategies.
Dive into an Alberta-based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiative in partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic that enriches K-12 education with practical trades experience. The session features an interactive opportunity for you to be in your students’ shoes to explore and engage with our free digital and hands-on resources. We'll start with a brief overview of the project and its connections to the mathematics and science curricula and industry. You will then spend the majority of the session interacting with the activities and resources that can be immediately implemented into your practice. We will seek your feedback on classroom application and potential resources. You’ll leave better equipped to answer the question of “Why do I need to learn this?” by connecting mathematics and science concepts to students’ everyday lives.
What do you want the Board of Trustees to know about how a 4-day school week might impact staff and students? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and have the essential staff voice heard.
In this session, we will go over what ergonomics is and common injuries. I will present ways to help set up your workstation or vehicle according to recent ergonomic guidelines as well as some simple, quick exercises you can do to help prevent injuries.
All behaviour has meaning and knowing what is at the root of the behaviour guides our response. Join Shannon Fraser as she explores this topic from the elementary perspective.
Welcome to Enriched Academy, your financial literacy experts. Join us as we explore the resources to support CALM, Finance Modules, and Math (-3). This resource not only aligns with curriculum, but also provides an opportunity to connect every high school student with this critical education regardless of the courses they are enrolled in. In this session, we will dive into the comprehensive 12 modules and how it can support your students in the classroom or as a self-study.
Join us for an informative session highlighting the Environmental Science Dual Credit Pathway offered through PEAKS Collegiate in collaboration with Lethbridge Polytechnic. This session will not only outline the program's curriculum and structure, but will also equip educators with effective strategies to recruit students for this exciting opportunity. By understanding the benefits and unique experiences this pathway provides, educators will be prepared to inspire and guide students towards pursuing college credits while still in high school. Help us empower your students to explore the vital field of environmental science and set them on a path to success!
