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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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Wednesday, February 5
 

9:30am MST

Talk Like a Scientist: Empowering Scientific Discourse and Oracy LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 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 Natalie Zuberbuhler

Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Natalie Zuberbuhler: Elementary Science Curriculum and Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools lives for Science and supporting her teacher colleagues. Natalie always has great recommendations on books, tips for catching fish, and how to incorporate computer science to... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MST
3B
  K-6

11:00am MST

Fostering Independence in EAL Learners (K-6) LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 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 Angelica Tan

Angelica Tan

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Angelica Tan is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Growing up as a multilingual learner, she developed a deep passion for languages. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in French... Read More →
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Anna Deligianis

EAL and Languages, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Anna Deligianis is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic School Division. She previously worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Alberta and Mexico for many years. Anna graduated from her Masters in Educational Leadership with a focus... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3A
  K-6

11:00am MST

Making Learning Visible - A Book Creator Workbee LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 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 Meredith Aubin

Meredith Aubin

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 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 →
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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 →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Building Bridges: Fostering Peer Relationships with Restorative Circles LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3A
Session Materials
Speakers
avatar for Angelica Tan

Angelica Tan

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Angelica Tan is an Elementary English as an Additional Language Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools. Growing up as a multilingual learner, she developed a deep passion for languages. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in French... Read More →
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Lori Arksey

Inclusive Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
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 →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3A
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Play with Purpose: Fun-tastic Ways to Enhance Geometry and Measurement LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Room 8
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 Meredith Aubin

Meredith Aubin

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 →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Room 8 350 5th Ave New York, NY 10018 USA
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Reframing Autism: Empowering Communication LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 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 Anne Simpson

Anne Simpson

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
I am a mom to two children and two fur babies. I love to travel, read, do anything creative and spend time with friends and family (especially in cold hockey arenas and very hot soccer centers).
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 →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
3B
  K-6

1:00pm MST

Robots, Resources, and Ready-to-Use LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 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 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 Natalie Zuberbuhler

Natalie Zuberbuhler

Elementary Science Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Natalie Zuberbuhler: Elementary Science Curriculum and Assessment Consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools lives for Science and supporting her teacher colleagues. Natalie always has great recommendations on books, tips for catching fish, and how to incorporate computer science to... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
2B
  K-6

2:30pm MST

Do The Math… And Doing it Well LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Room 8
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 Meredith Aubin

Meredith Aubin

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 →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Room 8 350 5th Ave New York, NY 10018 USA
  K-6
 
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