RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Differentiation Simulation

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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a student with sensory processing challenges? Anxiety? Difficulty with decoding? All while trying to understand the content presented to them in a busy classroom? Join us in an interactive session created by the U of L Neuroscience and Education departments as we lead you through a variety of simulations that our students face every day. We will discuss ways to differentiate our teaching and learning experiences and work together to come up with strategies that will help our students and our staff be more impactful and successful.

Speakers

Nicole Hollman

Lisa Robertson

Danielle Verklan

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
2201

Differentiation, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Counsellor, Educational Assistant, Office Staff, Teacher / Administrator

10:15am MDT

Igniting Curiosity: Bringing Science Fair to Your Classroom or School

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

2201

Spark a passion for science and inquiry in your Grades 5–12 students through engaging and meaningful science fair projects! This professional development session will equip you with strategies to mentor students in developing innovative projects, from idea generation to presentation. Explore practical options for implementing classroom or school-wide science fairs, tailored to fit your unique setting. Learn about the Central Alberta Science Fair, including how your students can participate and showcase their work on a larger stage. You’ll leave with ready-to-use resources and tools to inspire your students and make science fair a success in your school.

Speakers

Lindsay Unland

After teaching high school sciences (physics, biology AND chemistry) for 15 years Lindsay took on a new role in 2022 as the lead Science and Technology teacher at Glendale Sciences and Technology School, a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, in Red Deer, AB. She is currently working... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
2201

Science, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Teacher / Administrator