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DTSTART:20260912T133000Z
DTEND:20260912T141500Z
SUMMARY:Registration and Check-in
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CATEGORIES:EVERYONE
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/3dfb9c7a5b4b805402f7f05793b86daf
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T141500Z
DTEND:20260912T144500Z
SUMMARY:Liturgy
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CATEGORIES:EVERYONE
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/a473df002c85039863f582b8f81534ac
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T154500Z
SUMMARY:HR and RES Keynote
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CATEGORIES:EVERYONE
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f39d3b458aa4758e13d0cfc179a11abe
URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/f39d3b458aa4758e13d0cfc179a11abe
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T160000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
SUMMARY:Don't Mark It All
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide strategies and routines for teachers to provide feedback that moves students learning forward and strengthens relationships while at the same reduces the marking workload.
CATEGORIES:7-12
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/94b901cb89baf238db5944ad71fce2be
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T160000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
SUMMARY:Let's Get Students Talking: Strategies for Engagement and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how to get students actively involved in their learning by having them engage in discussions and collaborative tasks. &nbsp\;You will walk away with concrete strategies and structures that will help students build the routines and habits that facilitate positive collaboration and communication.
CATEGORIES:7-12
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/68f0bb550316e1428713e0266d8da600
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T160000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
SUMMARY:Belonging Begins Here: Setting the Stage for EAL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Participants will enjoy a hands-on session exploring how to build relationships with EAL learners and how to set up classroom spaces that foster EAL independence. &nbsp\;We believe ALL teachers are language teachers and will benefit from these UDL strategies to serve ALL learners!
CATEGORIES:K-12
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e7e42db5b460ba8887ae25220d772bbf
URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/e7e42db5b460ba8887ae25220d772bbf
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T160000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Template: Writing IPPs that Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:Writing an IPP can feel overwhelming for new teachers\, but it is one of the most powerful tools for supporting student success. This session will break down the essential components of IPPs\, how to navigate Special Programs and provide practical strategies for writing meaningful goals and choosing appropriate accommodations. Participants will learn how strong IPPs connect to inclusive practices while supporting teachers professional responsibilities within the Teaching Quality Standard.
CATEGORIES:K-12
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/feac8299bfc3a3a98fa79215117a543c
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T160000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
SUMMARY:September Ready: Turning Curriculum Outcomes into Meaningful Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Starting a new school year can feel overwhelming\, especially when trying to turn curriculum outcomes into meaningful learning experiences. This interactive session will support beginning teachers in developing practical lesson-planning skills while providing an overview of the resources and supports available within our division. Participants will explore key components of effective lesson planning\, consider how lessons connect to broader long-range plans\, and learn where to find high-quality\, curriculum-aligned resources. Teachers will be introduced to divisional SharePoint resources\, the Provincial Resource Review Guide\, the ATA Library\, ATA specialist councils\, and the Consortium. Participants will leave with practical tools\, planning templates\, and a clearer understanding of how to confidently plan for the first weeks of school.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/e0cbe7097ccc1d5da6a4958075ddbb65
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T171500Z
DTEND:20260912T181500Z
SUMMARY:HEATS - Humanities Essential Academic Terms and Skills
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide teachers with activities to have students practice the academic vocabulary they encounter in English and Social Studies.
CATEGORIES:4-12
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/214dbd7082558421c20f4e124d5e76c4
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T171500Z
DTEND:20260912T181500Z
SUMMARY:Fostering Relationships of Faith and Community in and out of the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This session explores practical and meaningful ways to foster strong relationships rooted in faith\, both inside and beyond the classroom. Participants will reflect on the role of faith in building authentic connections with students\, colleagues\, and the wider school community. Through discussion and actionable strategies\, teachers will learn how to create environments that nurture belonging\, trust\, and spiritual growth. Attendees will leave with ideas to strengthen community\, deepen relationships\, and extend the impact of faith-centered values into all aspects of school life.\n \n
CATEGORIES:7-12
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/46f0b17bdc7a5d25f13830588e73988a
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T171500Z
DTEND:20260912T181500Z
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Tech in ECSD: A Beginner's Guide to Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to teaching in ECSD? Not sure where to start with all the technology? This session is designed just for you! This is your essential crash course in educational technology across the division. This session is designed specifically for beginning teachers to get up and running with the core digital platforms and tools we use in ECSD classrooms. From using AI to support your planning\, to making student learning visible with digital tools\, this session will provide an introduction to what's available in ECSD.
CATEGORIES:K-12
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/054315fe11bc8d89e85f1b563ed04f2b
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DTSTART:20260912T171500Z
DTEND:20260912T181500Z
SUMMARY:Building Belonging: Proactive Circles in K–6 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces K–6 educators to the intentional use of Proactive Circles as a foundational practice for building community\, strengthening relationships\, and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom. Grounded in restorative practices\, participants will explore how proactive circles create safe\, inclusive spaces where every student’s voice is heard. Teachers will experience circle structures firsthand and leave with practical tools to embed regular circle practice into daily routines.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/7e7af62f70ab9dbd93ff16d48bb80df7
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DTSTART:20260912T171500Z
DTEND:20260912T181500Z
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! Planning a Week of Writing
DESCRIPTION:Take the guesswork out of teaching writing. In this session\, teachers will map out a full week of writing instruction that supports student success and engagement. Using a clear and manageable structure that can be repeated throughout the year\, participants will plan daily mini-lessons\, student practice opportunities\, and simple assessment strategies. By the end of the session\, teachers will leave with a ready-to-use week of writing instruction and a planning template they can confidently implement in their classrooms.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/544c6d55ae0744200783ea21cff8db33
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T181500Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
SUMMARY:LUNCH BREAK
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy lunch together!
CATEGORIES:EVERYONE
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/d40a233202b12027f8d6dc855b0d2c3b
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T200000Z
SUMMARY:Spark Thinking: Simple Moves\, Big Impact
DESCRIPTION:Energize your classroom with practical thinking routines\, activators\, and instructional nudges that get students engaged and thinking deeply. This session offers quick\, ready-to-use strategies to move learning beyond the surface. Aligned with Optimal Learning\, explore how to balance joy and rigour to keep students both challenged and motivated. Strategies also support differentiation\, providing flexible entry points and extensions so every learner can succeed and grow.
CATEGORIES:7-12
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/9202ed970676063fe36643266edc6f9d
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T200000Z
SUMMARY:Building Relationships with Newcomer Families to Support Student Success
DESCRIPTION:All ECSD schools welcome newcomer students. This session introduces the services provided by the One World…One Centre department to support your students\, their families\, and your school community. New teachers will learn foundational strategies for effective intercultural communication and explore how cultural brokering can strengthen relationships with newcomer families to enhance student learning.\nParticipants will hear practical examples of how the One World…One Centre team has helped schools navigate cultural misunderstandings and build strong\, trusting connections between staff and families. Teachers will also be shown where to access supports for newcomer families through SharePoint and how to connect directly with the intercultural team. In addition\, the session will highlight key partnerships and resources available to assist newcomer families as they transition into the school community.\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:K-12
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/59555a3f0a6349eb24ba79fec3339e69
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T200000Z
SUMMARY:Starting Strong with Science
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how to design science learning experiences that are accessible\, rigorous\, and meaningful for all students through the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Beginning teachers will learn how to plan with the Skills and Procedures verbs at the forefront\, creating authentic opportunities for students to engage in the doing of scientific literacy while exploring practical resources\, planning tools\, and assessment strategies that build confidence and support effective science instruction.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/e2100a48c943d5e65477d198c56a3e0e
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T200000Z
SUMMARY:Unpacking Assessment Toolkits and the NEW Levels of Proficiency and Achievement
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces the Division’s assessment toolkits and explores how they support effective planning\, instruction\, and reporting. Teachers will examine how learning intentions\, success criteria\, question progressions\, and proficiency scales can be used to gather meaningful evidence of learning and strengthen instructional decision-making. &nbsp\;Participants will also consider how these tools align with the new Levels of Proficiency and Achievement and support consistent professional judgment across classrooms. With a focus on knowing the learner and being purposeful in planning\, this session highlights how clear assessment practices can create the conditions for both rigour and engagement\, while supporting student ownership of learning. &nbsp\;Teachers will leave with a clearer understanding of how assessment tools can help set the year up strong and support optimal learning from the start.
CATEGORIES:K-9
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/8504da9754a06e4ecbba9fb4d2187d4a
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T190000Z
DTEND:20260912T200000Z
SUMMARY:“Can I use this?”: K-9 Indigenous Education Resource Selection
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on session is designed to empower Elementary and Junior High teachers to select accurate\, strengths-based\, and diverse Indigenous education resources to address KUSPs across subject areas. Using criteria from Jo Chrona's 2022 book Wayi Wah!\, participants will critically assess print and digital resources and will leave with the confidence to apply these criteria to their own professional practice.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:K-9
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/cb2ae7b58059b4ea56ab79c09632315f
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
DTEND:20260912T211500Z
SUMMARY:Cooperative Conundrums - Cooperative games
DESCRIPTION:Cooperative games provide students with opportunities to build communication\, problem-solving\, teamwork\, and leadership skills through engaging and active play. This session will explore a variety of easy-to-learn cooperative games that can be adapted across multiple grade levels and played in either gymnasium or classroom spaces. Be prepared to get moving promote inclusion and critical thinking.
CATEGORIES:4-12
LOCATION:3A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f0d0c93fa5e2d103ec391b5682065c9e
URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/f0d0c93fa5e2d103ec391b5682065c9e
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
DTEND:20260912T211500Z
SUMMARY:From Worksheets to Participation: What Math and Language Arts Have in Common
DESCRIPTION:New teachers often feel pressure to prioritize correct answers\, completed worksheets\, and quiet classrooms. But deep learning—especially in mathematics and language arts—requires something different: risk-taking\, voice\, and ownership. This session reframes both math and language learning as acts of communication\, where listening\, speaking\, and meaning-making take precedence over grammar rules or procedural accuracy. Participants will explore how shifting the focus from performance to participation creates classrooms where students feel safe to try\, revise\, and grow.
CATEGORIES:4-12
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/512b0fd2b64652de9d8320f505e5a101
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
DTEND:20260912T211500Z
SUMMARY:Accommodation\, Adapted and Modified - Oh My! Demystifying the Big Three in Student Support
DESCRIPTION:The terms accommodations\, adaptations\, and modifications are used interchangeably at times—but each plays a distinct role in supporting diverse learners. In this engaging and informative session\, we’ll break down the definitions\, purposes\, and practical applications of each term. Through examples and clear criteria\, you’ll gain the confidence to differentiate instruction effectively and equitably. Join us as we journey through the “Oh My!” of inclusive education!
CATEGORIES:K-12
LOCATION:2B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/a9e63928179031bb447d370b3a3dcad4
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
DTEND:20260912T211500Z
SUMMARY:Beginning with Insight: Understanding Your Class Through Numeracy
DESCRIPTION:Getting to know a new class means more than learning names — it means understanding how each student makes sense of numbers\, where they feel confident\, and where they may need support. Numeracy screeners offer a clear\, manageable way to gather this insight so the first weeks of school are grounded in purpose and direction. &nbsp\;This session explores how numeracy data gathered from the Alberta Numeracy Screeners can help educators shape the flow of their classrooms\, make intentional instructional decisions\, and create an environment where students feel understood from the very beginning. Participants will learn how to use screeners as a tool for noticing and responding to learners\, guiding the choices that set the tone for a successful year.
CATEGORIES:K-5
LOCATION:Leadership Hall\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/386680f9c2dacf719bf262ba93269d76
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Roadmaps: What Reading Looks Like In Your Grade
DESCRIPTION:This session helps bring clarity to what reading looks like from Kindergarten through Grade 6 in the Alberta ELAL curriculum. We’ll explore grade-level expectations\, look closely at what students should know and be able to do within each organizing idea\, and consider how assessment\, texts\, and instructional tools can help teachers build a clear picture of each reader. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to recognize student strengths\, plan next steps\, and support reading growth across the year with confidence\, clarity\, and purpose.
CATEGORIES:K-6
LOCATION:2A\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/367dd2b85cce408dd38f50d029f5e3af
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DTSTAMP:20260706T112516Z
DTSTART:20260912T201500Z
DTEND:20260912T211500Z
SUMMARY:Art as SEL: Supporting Student Well-Being and Identity
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is naturally embedded in the visual arts through making and reflection. Teachers will experience simple creative activities that show how choice\, routine\, and reflection support student well-being\, identity\, and belonging. They will leave with practical strategies for integrating SEL into everyday art instruction\, including warm-ups\, routines\, and reflection prompts.
CATEGORIES:K-9
LOCATION:3B\, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Center (Edmonton\, AB) 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://beginningteachersseptember.sched.com/event/1461d3470c6727574301caa0356fa17e
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