School Team 2 - Final Round: Full Schedule

ECSD Elementary School Teams: Embracing Joy in Learning
Welcome to the fourth and final round of School Teams for this year! Our theme for this round is JOY. Deep learning, facing challenges, and tackling new concepts can all be filled with joy. This is not about Edu-tainment but about taking learning and making it come to life in the classroom!
Join us as we explore how joy can transform the educational experience, making it more engaging and impactful for both educators and students. This round will feature 12 inspiring sessions designed to empower K-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and coaches. We will delve into new curriculum subject areas, providing you with strategies to support joyful and effective teaching and learning.
Together, we will foster collaboration, build skills, and create a joyful learning environment that sets the stage for excellence in every classroom. Dive into the schedule below to find sessions, resources, and tools that will help you and your team succeed. Let’s embrace joy and empower our educators and students to reach new heights!

9:30am MDT

The WRITE Stuff: Inspiring Writing Through Structure and Joy LIMITED

Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Session Materials

Writing is a powerful tool for creativity, communication, and joy. This session will explore how to create a classroom environment where all students feel confident and inspired to write, with meaningful routines and structures that make writing a natural and enjoyable part of the day. Educators will learn practical strategies for setting up their space, establishing consistent writing habits, and providing instruction that supports writers at every stage. Through intentional planning and engaging practices, teachers will discover ways to nurture curiosity, encourage student expression, and make writing a joyful experience for all learners.

Speakers

Brandi Clark

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division

I have been working in the division for 25 years. I have a Masters in Elementary Language Arts. My passions are reading and writing across a variety of genres and topics. I live in a house of artists and writers, specifically, my husband, two adult kids, a pug and two cats. I look... Read More →

Wednesday April 2, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
3B

K-6

11:00am MDT

Rise and Retell: Bringing the Easter Story to Life with STEAM LIMITED

Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT

Session Materials

Reimagine the Easter Story through hands-on, student-centered learning that integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) while aligning with the English Language Arts and Literature curriculum. This interactive session will explore a variety of STEAM challenges that provide practical, engaging ways for students to retell the Easter Story while developing oral language, comprehension, digital/technological and storytelling skills. Participants will leave with practical, ready-to-use STEAM challenges that encourage students to engage deeply with the Easter Story. Join us to explore meaningful, hands-on ways to make this sacred story come alive in the classroom!

Speakers

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 26 years, teaching K-6 students and serving as a technology coach for Early Learning, Inclusive Education and Curriculum... Read More →

Stephanie Denman

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division

Stephanie is a newbie joining the ELA Elementary team. She has been an Educator for 15 years with ECSD and completed her Masters in Religious Education. Stephanie has a passion for building powerful literacy classrooms where all learners experience success. She loves reading, traveling... 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 →

Wednesday April 2, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
3B

K-6

1:00pm MDT

Co-Pilot to the Rescue! Scaffolding Assessments LIMITED

Wednesday April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT

Session Materials

Calling all educators! Join us for an inspiring, hands-on session where we blend joyful learning with scaffolded assessments, enhanced by Co-Pilot AI. Discover how to design assessments that spark curiosity, celebrate growth, and build confidence while maintaining the rigor students need to thrive. Through interactive discussions, real-world examples, and creative activities, you'll explore how structured support leads to meaningful mastery. With Co-Pilot AI, you'll gain time-saving strategies, AI-powered insights, and a fresh perspective on making assessments engaging and empowering. Let's reimagine assessments together—where learning is joyful, challenges are exciting, and success feels achievable for all!

Speakers

Nicole Cunningham

Emtech, Edmonton Catholic School Division

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 April 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
3B

K-6

2:30pm MDT

Love the Math with Do the Math LIMITED

Wednesday April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT

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! (This is a repeat session from previous school teams rounds.)

Speakers

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 April 2, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
3B

K-6

School Team 2 - Final Round