RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

Participants will gain ideas and strategies to effectively and authentically weave Indigenous content and culture into their early learning classroom.

Speakers

Hayley Christen

Coordinator, Learning Services, Red Deer School Division

Hayley Christen is a Coordinator with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Learning Services for Red Deer Public Schools. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and a vice-principal, Hayley has dedicated her career to supporting students with diverse learning needs and at-risk... Read More →

Rhonda Eidem

Instructor, Red Deer Polytechnic

As a former teacher and administrator for Red Deer Public Schools, I now teach Early Learning and Childcare at Red Deer Polytechnic—more specifically, the curriculum classes and Indigenous Ways in Early Learning. I am the Chairperson for the Red Deer Native Friendship Society... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
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Indigenous Education, Early Learning

10:15am MDT

Meeting the Needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students in the Classroom

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

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The Teaching Quality Standards require teachers to have an understanding of Indigenous people, cultures, and histories. Teachers are also expected to be able to support Indigenous students, build relationships with Elders and others in the Indigenous communities, recognize and use authentic resources, and connect Indigenous culture to every subject they teach. A lot of teachers do not even know where to begin, and may be concerned about making a mistake or offending someone. Participants will learn strategies, gain knowledge and understanding, and learn how to take small steps to move forward on this journey in a kind, genuine, and meaningful way.

Speakers

Hayley Christen

Coordinator, Learning Services, Red Deer School Division

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1335

Indigenous Education