Welcome to the Beginning Teacher Conference SeriesWelcome to a year of learning, growth, and connection. As beginning teachers in Edmonton Catholic Schools, you are called to a vocation that shapes hearts, minds, and futures. Rooted in joy and guided by faith, this conference series is designed to support you as you develop your professional practice, strengthen your confidence, and deepen your impact on student learning. Throughout the year, we will journey together through three learning experiences:
September 10th, 2026: Called to Teach – Beginning with Purpose Building strong foundations through planning, relationships, and classroom routines.
January 30th, 2027: Called to Respond – Seeing and Serving Every Learner Developing responsive practices through assessment, inclusion, and student-centered learning.
April 24th, 2027: Called to Grow – Strengthening Your Voice, Vocation, and Impact Reflecting on your growth, celebrating your accomplishments, and setting goals for the future. Together, we are rooted in faith, called to serve, and committed to excellence in Catholic education. We are grateful that you are part of this community and look forward to learning alongside you throughout the year.
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness..." Galatians 5:22
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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.
