RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025

RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025

8:30am MDT

Stop the Grading Grind: Embrace Balanced Assessment and Reclaim Your Time! 2406Shannon Ireland Classroom Management - Beyond the Basics 1309ATA Workshop Presenter #6 Emotional De-escalation in the Classroom 1604Sue Huff Neurosequential Model in Education from a Middle School Perspective 1341Tori Deans • Janice Kutney Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Schools 1319ATA Workshop Presenter #9 Regulation and Resilience: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour 1317ATA Workshop Presenter #7 Collaboration - How to do it effectively 2105Kurtis Hewson Addressing Diverse Learning Needs in Classrooms 1318ATA Workshop Presenter #8 Differentiation Simulation 2201Nicole Hollman • Lisa Robertson • Danielle Verklan Learning Supports and Strategies 2404Susan Green • Chris Kooman SIgned Exact English 2103Holly Vollans Supporting Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities 2304Jared Froese Culturally Responsive Teaching - Fostering Inclusive Classrooms 1308ATA Workshop Presenter #4 Understanding the Difference: The Science of Reading and Implementation for English Learners/Emerging Literacy Learners 1306Angela Skene Using EAL Benchmarks 2.0 to Inform Instruction 1334Gaylene Mackay Executive Functioning in the Early Years: Impact on Speech & Language 2213Paige O'Dwyer Managing Behaviour in Young Learners Through Play-Based Learning 2104Kim Kirkwood Boosting Reading Success in Grades 4-8: Effective Intervention Strategies for Strengthening Decoding Skills 2501Sherri Jansen Developing Reading Comprehension Skills 1324Charlie Kraig Science of Reading in the Classroom 1327Christine Squire Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times 2402Sarah Adomako-Ansah Effectively Addressing Social Issues to Foster Positive Outcomes for Students 2403Sean Grainger Exploration des échantillons d'écriture en immersion française 2309Amy Nye Priorities and Perspectives: Inclusive Perspectives that Benefit ALL Students 2211Lyssa Horyn Early Learning & Indigenous Connections 1335Hayley Christen • Rhonda Eidem Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance 1635 (Small Gym)Ethan Graves • Brianna Lizotte Understanding Canadian Treaties 1203Brian St. Germain Collaborating to Build Capacity and Expertise 1320ATA Workshop Presenter #10 Making Learning Meaningful: Hands-on Activities to Spark Creativity, Ignite Conversations and Promote Problem Solving 1307ATA Workshop Presenter #2 Let's Talk About Libraries, Baby! 1201 (Learning Commons)Leanne Gosse G6 Math PAT Preparation 1325Christian Labrie • Chana MacDonald Grade 7/8 Fractions - What’s the Big Deal? 1326Chris Zarski High School Math Showcase 2310Charlene Arb • Katrina Brown MathUP 4-6 2212Michelle Skene Supporting Administrative Programs (PowerSchool, SchoolEngage, HelpDesk, etc) 1401David Lorenson • Crystal Pell Building Strong Foundations: Structure, Scope, and Strategies for Meaningful Elementary Physical Education for Division 1 & 2 1639 (Large Gym)Adam Sillery Exploring Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Alberta K-6 Physical Education and Wellness Curriculum 2202TBA Planting the Seeds of Health Agency: Transforming Student Well-being Through Education 1508Peter Rawlek Gizmos: Online Simulations Supporting the New Elementary Math and Science Curricula 1344Karen Blumhagen Inside Education Science Session Sci 4-6 2307Inside Education Presenter Science K-3: Looking Through The "Stepping Into Science" Activity Books 2306Nate Siler • Lindsay Unland Navigating the New Social Studies Curriculum with ArcGIS Online 2305Tatum Pascal The MAG - K-5 Field Trips and Lending Kits 2303Kathryn Huedepohl AI Explorations for Educators 1409Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Speaker Brightspace Tips & Tricks for Elementary 1305Whitney Williams • Heather Lochhead Integrating Technology in Classrooms: Hands-On Learning for Division 1 Teachers 1342Jenna Northrup • Jasmine Pelham Magic School to Enhance Instruction and Assessment 1333Tracy Wirtanen Navigating a Chromebook and Brightspace for EAs 1332Dan Henry Training for Braillists (FULL MORNING) 2215Danille Hamelink Indigenous Games: make and take session (FULL MORNING) 2508Terry Lakey

10:15am MDT

Gathering, Interpreting and Using Data for Informing Instruction 2406Janice Hagan Reporting Learning and Parent Engagement 2404Shannon Ireland Classroom Management - Beyond the Basics 1309ATA Workshop Presenter #6 Emotional De-escalation in the Classroom 1604Sue Huff Leveraging Self-Efficacy to Build Resiliency in Students 2403Sean Grainger Neurosequential Model in Education - strategies to be used in Elementary for success in schools 1341Tori Deans • Janice Kutney Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Schools 1319ATA Workshop Presenter #9 Regulation and Resilience: Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviour 1317ATA Workshop Presenter #7 Restorative Practices in Schools: Building Community, Empathy, and Accountability 1508Kimbely Darling • Kevin Roberstson Collaboration - How to do it effectively 2105Kurtis Hewson Addressing Diverse Learning Needs in Classrooms 1318ATA Workshop Presenter #8 Supporting Middle and High School Students with Learning Disabilities 2304Jared Froese Take a LEAP: Unlearning Racial Bias 1308ATA Workshop Presenter #5 EAs Working with EAL Students in the Inclusive Classroom 1334Gaylene Mackay UDL Meets EAL - Empowerment for All Learners 1307ATA Workshop Presenter #3 Understanding EAL benchmarks - Overview, Q&A, practice 2309Amy Nye General Articulation Strategies & Communikit: Bringing Language Goals to Playtime 2213Paige O'Dwyer The Power of Play - Engaging Learners of All Ages 1306ATA Workshop Presenter #1 Building Vocabulary with Morphology in Mind 1324Charlie Kraig Literacy Bins: Enhancing Learning Through Play and Real-Life Connections 2202Amber Cooke Science of Reading in the Classroom 1327Christine Squire The Writing Revolution - Infusing Writing Throughout Core Curricula 2501Sherri Jansen Be An Upstander: Finding Hope in Complex Times 2402Sarah Adomako-Ansah Priorities and Perspectives: Inclusive Perspectives that Benefit ALL Students 2211Lyssa Horyn Indigenous Games and Math Connections 1203Brian St.Germain Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance 1635 (Small Gym)Ethan Graves • Brianna Lizotte Meeting the Needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students in the Classroom 1335Hayley Christen Metis Connections in Art 1414Rhonda Eidem Collaborating to Build Capacity and Expertise 1320ATA Workshop Presenter #10 Destiny Tips & Tricks 1201 (Learning Commons)Leanne Gosse Helping Our Students REALLY Understand Fractions Grades 4-6 1326Chris Zarski MathUP - K-3 2212Michelle Skene Vertical Alignment in Math from Grade 7/8 to 9/10 1332Rachelle Fallis • Dan Henry • Justin Moltzahn Supporting Administrative Programs (PowerSchool, SchoolEngage, HelpDesk, etc) 1401David Lorenson • Crystal Pell Building Strong Foundations: Structure, Scope, and Strategies for Meaningful Elementary Physical Education for Division 1 & 2 1639 (Large Gym)Adam Sillery Igniting Curiosity: Bringing Science Fair to Your Classroom or School 2201Lindsay Unland Inside Education Division III / IV Presentation 2307Inside Education Presenter Science 4-6 - What Already Exists, and What We Will Plan for the Future 2306Nate Siler Researching with Littles 1325Janene Baile The MAG - 6-12 Field Trips and Lending Kits 2303Kathryn Huedepohl Unlocking the Power of Digital Storytelling with ArcGIS Story Maps 2305Tatum Pascal AI Explorations for Educators 1409Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Speaker AI Resistant Assessment in an AI World 1302Addie Otto Brightspace Tips & Tricks for Middle and High School 1305Whitney Williams • Heather Lochhead Gizmos: Online Simulations Supporting the New Elementary Math and Science Curricula 1344Karen Blumhagen Integrating Technology in Classrooms: Hands-On Learning for Division 1 Teachers 1342Jenna Northrup • Jasmine Pelham Using Magic School as a Student's Tool: AI Powered Learning in Action 1333Tracy Wirtanen