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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 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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.
Speakers
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Carilynn Salisbury

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
English Language Arts Consultant, K-6
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Stephanie Denman

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
Stephanie is a newbie joining the ELA Elementary team. She has been an Educator for 15 years with ECSD and completed her Masters in Religious Education. Stephanie has a passion for building powerful literacy classrooms where all learners experience success. She loves reading, traveling... Read More →
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Stephanie Pedersen

English Language Arts Consultant (K-6), Edmonton Catholic School Division
English Language Arts Consultant, K-6
Saturday September 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
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