Beginning Teachers September: Full Schedule

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

2:15pm MDT

Beginning with Insight: Understanding Your Class Through Numeracy

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

Leadership Hall

Session Materials

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. 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.

Speakers

Amy Swinkels

Math Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Amy is a Math convert! Being a child that hated Math and was highly unsuccessful in Math, it became her absolute passion to help make Math fun, meaningful and successful for all students. When not championing Math, Amy is either reading absolute garbage on a beach or running marathons... Read More →

Saturday September 12, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
Leadership Hall

K-5

Beginning Teachers September

2:15pm MDT

Amy Swinkels

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