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Beginning Teachers September
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

Saturday September 12, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Brandi Clark

Brandi Clark

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
I have been working in the division for over 25 years. I have a Masters in Elementary Language Arts. My passions are reading and writing across a variety of genres and topics. I live in a house of artists and writers, specifically, my husband, two adult kids, a pug and two cats. I... Read More →
avatar for Venessa Chalifoux

Venessa Chalifoux

Elementary ELA consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
Venessa Chalifoux is one of the Elementary English Language Arts Consultants. She has been teaching for 20 years in grades 1-6 with experience as English as an Additional Language Designate. She has a passion for making learning engaging and fun for students and is an avid reader... Read More →
Saturday September 12, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
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