Executive function skills are critical for success both within the school environment and in our lives outside of school. While we are born with the capacity for executive function, these skills need to be modeled, coached, and practiced over the course of our lifetimes if we are to become self-regulated, organized, and collaborative learners. Join us as we explore fundamental knowledge, skills and strategies that support students in developing their executive function. Through this workshop, we will explore executive function skills and development, opportunities to explicitly teach executive function skills, and executive function strength training strategies.
ATA Learning Faciltator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
I have worked with Edmonton Public Schools for 27 years as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and am currently an Assistant Principal. My background is in Language and Literacy as a Reading Specialist, and my passion is helping kids and teachers discover the joy of a great story... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT Ballroom C
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework that can significantly enhance educational outcomes for all students, including students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. This workshop aims to empower educators with practical strategies to create inclusive and effective learning environments where all students, including those with diverse linguistic backgrounds, can thrive.
ATA Learning Faciltator, The Alberta Teachers' Association
I have worked with Edmonton Public Schools for 27 years as a teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and am currently an Assistant Principal. My background is in Language and Literacy as a Reading Specialist, and my passion is helping kids and teachers discover the joy of a great story... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT Ballroom C
The Career and Technology Education Council will share successful and engaging proven tricks and tips to make your CTF/CTS Class effective, efficient and engaging for your students. Experienced CTF/CTS teachers will share integrated curricular projects, classroom procedures, project examples and assessment strategies that will streamline your workday and provide challenging and customized lessons for your students.
Edmonton-McMurray Representatives Edmonton Catholic Teachers Local No 54; Edmonton Public Teachers Local No 37; Fort McMurray Local No 48
We’re thrilled to have you join us for this session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage directly with your representatives. This is your moment to connect, ask questions and share insights.
Attendance and sign-in for Grant-In-Aid (GIA) to your local.
Explore how to leverage visual literacy through picture books and photo analysis in Jr/Sr ELA classes. Try out different lenses when looking at a visual text and work through paired activities to help students respond personally, critically and creatively to visual prompts. Workshop attendees will leave with practical, hands-on lesson ideas to support student learning through multiple modalities.
This interactive session will provide Additional Language teachers with a ready-to-use "toolbox" of practical, effective strategies to support language development across proficiency levels. Participants will explore what works, why it works, how to implement it, and where to start when teaching an additional language. Teachers will learn how to address the four pillars of language learning—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—within a weekly routine. The guiding principle is that we teach the language, not just about the language. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussion, educators will explore how to meet the diverse needs of language learners, build students' confidence, and add joy and purpose to lessons. The session will highlight ways to create a meaningful learning environment where students can make strong connections and use language. These strategies will support students' readiness to use language outside the classroom. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources, concrete examples, and practical approaches to enhance language growth and support student success across the curriculum.
