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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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. Participants 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.
