2020 NLPS System Day: Full Schedule

9:00am MDT

Welcome and Greetings

Welcome to System Day 2020! Please join us for O Canada, sung by Cold Lake High School student Kenji Calder, and greetings from MNA President Audrey Poitras, ATA Local President Marjorie Charles, Superintendent Rick Cusson and NLPS Board Chair Arlene Hrynyk.

Speakers

Audrey Poitras

President, Metis Nation of Alberta

Marjorie Charles

SST, Northern Lights Public Schools

I am a wife of 11 years and a mother to 4 wild children. I have taught in both large urban schools and small rural schools. In my current position, I am fortunate to be able to serve the students and staff of Duclos School as their SST Coordinator. I love being able to work... Read More →

Rick Cusson

Superintendent, Northern Lights Public Schools

Arlene Hrynyk

Board Chair, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
School Location - General Gathering Area

Scheduled Events

10:00am MDT

Maintenance during Covid-19 what does it look like?

Reviewing our role as maintenance personnel during COVID precautions and what step we are taking to protect ourselves as well as staff and students. Note: For Facility Staff.

Speakers

Bob McRae

Safety Bob, Northern Lights Public Schools

Leah Rout

Division Office, Northern Lights Public Schools

Director of Facilities

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Private Link

Facility Staff Training

10:00am MDT

How to Target Clear Speech in the Classroom

Strategies and tips to encourage students to use clear speech in the classroom.

Speakers

Alexandra Barbu

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, NLPS

Alexandra Barbu is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with Northern Lights Public Schools. She has worked with Northern Lights since 2019. Prior to working for NLPS, she worked as a classroom SLPA with Edmonton Public Schools for 1 year. Alexandra completed her Bachelor of Arts... Read More →

Carrie Feeley

Speech-Language Pathologist, NLPS

Carrie Feeley is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Northern Lights Public Schools. Carrie worked as a school-based SLP for Northwest School Division for 12 years prior to joining the team at Northern Lights in March of 2020. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree and Masters... Read More →

Scott James

Speech-Language Pathologist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Scott James is a Speech-Language Pathologist with Northern Lights Public Schools. Scott has been a school-board SLP since August 2016, having worked for both High Prairie School Division and Edmonton Catholic Schools prior to coming to Northern Lights. He completed his Masters Degree... Read More →

Romy Pistotnik

Speech-Language Pathologist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Romy Pistotnik is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Northern Lights Public Schools. Romy has been working with the Inclusive Education Division Support Team since August 2020. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Inclusive Education

10:00am MDT

Understanding Self-Regulation and Strategies to Support Students in Elementary School

At the end of the session, those who attend will have an understanding of the neuroscience behind self-regulation and more strategies to add to their toolbox to support students when they are dysregulated.

Speakers

Murphy Macdonald

Occupational Therapist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Murphy Macdonald is a new Occupational Therapist with Northern Lights Public Schools serving the Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and surrounding area. Murphy completed her Bachelor of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the... Read More →

Meghan Nowosad

Occupational Therapist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Meghan Nowosad is an Occupational Therapist at Northern Lights Public Schools. She has been working with the Inclusive Education Support Team since 2018. Before joining the Inclusive Education Team, she worked 14 years with Alberta Health Services supporting schools in Lac La Biche... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Inclusive Education

10:00am MDT

Incorporating Indigenous and Non Conventional Art Forms into the Classroom - All Grades

Traditional art practices are tried and true, but do we have to stick with the old standards of drawing, watercolour, acrylic based on the Old Masters? There are so many more ways to engage students in a study of line, colour, and shape than the traditional approaches, and these new avenues tie nicely with a variety of curricula. Studying Indigenous artists in Canada- notably the Indigenous Group of Seven and Christi Belcourt and Bill Reid- provides a wealth of content and new methodologies for painting that can be more accessible for students. Likewise, famed "street" artists who have turned more mainstream, like Banksy, Invader, and Shepard Fairey, provide opportunities for students to work with meaningful, personally symbolic images in unique and more student-friendly formats. This session explores the multicultural and interdisciplinary potential for projects that are art based, fun, and accessible for all learners.

Note: Participants would need to have access to a pencil, paper, a marker, and a transparency page.

Speakers

Teri Huntley

Teacher, NLPS

Teri has been an educator for 11 years. After completing her Bachelor of Humanities at Carleton University in 2002, Teri pursued a Master's Degree in Art History at Queen's University where she was commissioned to write a small textbook on women in the Renaissance. Midway through... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Indigenous Education

10:00am MDT

Assessment in the English Classroom - Grades 8-12

This session will focus on creating a strong formative and summative assessment strategy that allows your students to feel success and have control over their marks. It allows you to be in control of what and how much you need to mark and avoids the “running tally” marking system, which is often ineffective in an English classroom. This session will focus on highschool evaulation but can be modified for use in the middle school classroom as well.

Speakers

Aimee Berland

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

I am currently teaching a mix of English, music and drama at Jaws. My teaching career began in 1999 at Caslan School teaching early literacy. I then spent the next 5 years in Fort McMurray teaching a range of subjects in elementary and middle school. I returned to Lac La Biche and... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

10:00am MDT

Loose Parts Play in Language Arts and Social Studies - Division One

Bringing literature to life using loose parts play and opportunities for storytelling, story comprehension, and writing. There will be opportunities to use some loose parts ideas that will utilize technology, and can also be delivered with online teaching. Utilizing oral language play to improve your students understanding of story, and then moving it to writing.

Speakers

Adrienne Peoples Sprecker

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Adrienne Peoples Sprecker lives in Lac La Biche, AB. She has worked with Northern Lights Public Schools for the past 27 years, currently as Assistant Principal of Ecole Plamondon School. She is passionate about Early Childhood Development and also spends evenings teaching in the Educational... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

10:00am MDT

School Library Ideas during COVID

Discussion about what types of things Librarians can do at each grade level to help with the new health and safety guidelines. Also how to encourage the love of reading in our schools while our schedules and schools are so different during COVID.

Speakers

Tina Reekie

School Librarian/ Learning Commons Facilitator, Northern Lights Public Schools

Librarian/ Learning Commons FacilitatorTina is most importantly a mother to two wonderful adult children. She has over 30 years of experience working with children. Tina graduated from Nova Scotia Teachers college with her Child Development Diploma and has worked in a variety of settings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

10:00am MDT

Métis History and Identity

Educators require accurate foundational knowledge that builds competency and confidence in Métis education. Together, we will explore and examine the narrative of historical and contemporary issues that have influenced who we are as a people. Learning about the strong, diverse Métis Nation will benefit all students.

Speakers

Kelly Johnston

Metis Educator, Rupertsland Institute - Metis Centre of Excellence

Kelly Johnston is a proud Metis woman from Kikino Metis Settlement and grew up with her family. Kelly graduated from the ATEP program and obtained a Bachelors of Education with specialization in Indigenous Education. Kelly has been employed with Lakeland Catholic School for the past... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Métis Education

10:00am MDT

STEM Projects to Engage All Levels of Learners - All Grades

I loved creating and bringing STEM projects into the classroom that were structured but open ended into the science classroom in order to engage students in different aspects of the scientific process, as well as problem solving, group work, creativity, and resourcefulness.

This session will focus on STEM projects and rubrics and how I implemented them in a jr high/high school environment and now how I am structuring them for elementary level.

Speakers

Christine Anacker

Teacher, NLPS

Been teaching math and science in NLPS since 2012. Love bringing new and fun ways to teach math outcomes in the classroom.

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

STEM

10:00am MDT

Connecting with Students Online - Grades 9-12

Looking to make your online teaching experience similar to how you teach now? Using Reflector software available on Mac or PC and have iOS or android devices along with a computer you can use Reflector to share your screen with students. Show students examples, add notes etc.

We will also talk about optional broadcasting software OBS (Broadcasting Software), how to use gifs to help illustrate examples directly in documents, use hyperlinks, collecting and marking assignments as well as other topics.

Information presented will be from examples of my journey into teaching online last semester, but I am also looking to collect ideas from other teachers on how they were able to deliver content and collect feedback from students.

Speakers

Michael Pruden

Teacher, NLPS

My name is Michael Pruden and I have lived and taught in Lac La Biche, AB since 2014. I have a strong drive to use technology in ways that better my pedagogy without intruding on my time. Feel free to ask me anything, if I don't have the answer I know how to find it and get back to... Read More →

Matthew Dyck

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Technology

10:00am MDT

Engaging Students In Your Classroom or Online

Now that the school year is rolling, you want to keep your students engaged in their learning. Join this session where we will look at some fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding whether they are face-to-face in your classrooms, or working remotely from home. Come see how students can show their thinking with images, audio, and video, and the best ways they can share that work with you!

Speakers

EdTechTeam Canada

EdTechTeam Canada envisions a future where students actively engage in their learning, collaborate to solve the world’s hardest problems and bring their passion into the classroom every day. Our global network of educators is dedicated to helping schools integrate technology meaningfully... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Technology

10:00am MDT

PowerTeacher Pro - Grades 1-4

This will be a hands on 'how-to' session, sharing with grades 1-4 teachers how to access Powerteacher Pro, how to set up a class for report cards, how to set up an assignment and input grades for each standard. Additionally we will explore how to record comments and any next steps for ensuring our report cards are ready to go.

Note: Suggestion - Participants will be able to access the session through a Chromebook and then access Powerteacher Pro on their desktop.

Speakers

Margaret Marciak

PowerSchool Consulting, through Intellimedia

Margaret is an educator by trade. She spent many years with Elk Island Public Schools where, as principal, she piloted PowerSchool in her High School for the district. The following year, she moved to Central Office to continue the rollout to the rest of the district, working with... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Technology

10:00am MDT

Hope for the Hopeless

Mental illness can be all encompassing. It can change who we are and who we are meant to be. My session will provide an in depth demonstration of what types of symptoms both deep depression and manic highs may display in a person with Bipolar Disorder. Every aspect of our daily living can be affected by a mental illness. Thankfully, a great deal of hope will also be shared in this personal presentation. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Speakers

Shelley Thody

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

I am a grade three teacher at Vera M. Welsh. I have been teaching for 25 years in Northern Lights School Division. I started at J.A. Williams in a Work Study setting for close to 4 years and have remained at Vera ever since. I am very grateful to be a teacher.

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

10:00am MDT

Self-Care using Mindfulness

Self-Care using Mindfulness will cover the importance of self-care and the consequences of not taking the time to care for yourself. It will teach mindfulness practices and how we can use mindfulness as a strategy for self-care.

Speakers

Brittney Streeter

Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Brittney Streeter is a Wellness Coach for Successful Families Successful Kids. Brittney graduated from the Social Work Diploma program at Portage College in 2019. Since graduating Brittney has worked at the Lakeland Center for FASD's summer camp as a camp leader. Shortly after finishing... Read More →

Mackenzie Martin

Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Mackenzie is a Wellness Coach with the School Division. In this position she has discovered her passion for mindfulness and public speaking. Growing up in Lac La Biche she is always excited to use this position as a way to connect better with her community.

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

10:00am MDT

Yoga Wellness Break

Take a (literal) breather during this wellness session. All you need is your self and a tennis or lacrosse ball. I will be leading the session in my classroom so will be using chairs and tables for props to demonstrate movement breaks that can also be integrated into your daily life or classrooom.

Speakers

Danika White

Teacher, NLPS

High School Science teacher, IYt-200 hr yoga teacher

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

10:00am MDT

Engaging Students in Math - Grades 5 & 6

Are you looking for practical, high-quality tasks to engage students and ignite discussion? In this session, participants learn about dynamic activities that engage students in meaningful ways. A collection of ready to use sites and resources will be provided and explored so that productive struggle becomes part of your warm up or starter schedule.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 762 017 2919
Passcode: mathLNES

Speakers

Jackie Ratkovic

Independent Consultant and Instructional Coach, LNES

Jackie Ratkovic loves making sense of the use and abuse of concrete materials. Understanding the importance of visual, spatial reasoning for the development of number sense, problem solving skills, and learning to ask good questions are four areas that greatly intrigue her. Jackie... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Blended Learning

10:00am MDT

Game-based Learning with Minecraft EDU

Here is a link to a folder that has the presentation, chat notes, and recorded video.
Thanks for joining me today!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13puLphHpP2tsx2gHBJUgag1ZWrMt1XfB?usp=sharing

Minecraft Education edition is a game based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving within the physical and digital classroom.

In this session, I will be introducing the Minecraft EDU website by highlighting some of the free resources and training that is available. I will also guide you through the basics of how to setup a purposeful Minecraft lesson for your class.

Minecraft EDU is now available for Windows desktop, Apple products (Mac/iPad), and Chromebooks. Please download your preferred platform on a PERSONAL DEVICE by clicking HERE. If you are not planning to play, no worries, you can follow along as I share my screen.

Thank you for scheduling my session and I look forward to our deep dive into game-based learning together!

Please email me at brandon.isert@nlsd.ab.ca if you have any issues downloading Minecraft EDU.

Speakers

Brandon Isert

Administrator, NLPS

Brandon Isert is a dedicated educator with a decade of teaching and four years as an online administrator. Brandon's rich background in education and leadership is complemented by his admiration for the hit series Ted Lasso. Drawing inspiration from the coaching styles of Ted and... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Google Meet

Game-Based Learning

10:00am MDT

2SLGBTQ+ Classroom Inclusion

In this session we will learn 2SLGBTQ+ terminology as well as best practices for supporting and including gender/sexually diverse students. We will look at current legislation and pedagogical research with the intent to create a safer more inclusive school for all students. Case studies and a group discussion section will be included, in addition to a question period.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 913 7656 5154
Passcode: 176522

Speakers

Alexandra Emily Marshall

Education Coordinator, University of Alberta

Alexandra Marshall (she/her) is the Rural Education Coordinator for the Fyrefly Institute at the University of Alberta. She lectures pre-service teachers on creating inclusive classrooms, delivers professional development for in-service teachers and admin regarding best practices... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Inclusive Education

10:00am MDT

Managing Tough Cases: A Trauma-Informed Approach

This workshop is designed to present a theoretical understanding of trauma and its impact on student development. Participants will also explore the ways that a trauma-informed approach could be integrated into school and classroom settings. Specifically, we will review the use of Collaborative Problem Solving as a way to implement a trauma-informed approach with students.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 846 3132 5786
Passcode: 405103

Speakers

Stephanie Parent-Chandler

Mental Health Consultant, CASA

Stephanie Parent-Chandler is a Registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. She is also a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy), and often works from an attachment lens. Stephanie worked... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Inclusive Education

10:00am MDT

When They Are Ready- Early Literacy Behaviors to Notice and Nurture

This session will explore Literacy Behaviors that precede reading and writing. Developing each student's Oral Language (listening and speaking) is the first step towards becoming a reader and a writer. Participants will be introduced to the following: Phonological Awareness, Concepts of Print, and finally the Alphabetic Principle. In addition strategies to notice and provide timely and developmentally appropriate early literacy instruction to their students will be shared.

Speakers

Petronella Bouvier

Learning Consultant, NLPS

This is Petronella's 33nd year of being an educator. During this time she has held many roles- a Division One Classroom Teacher, Instructional Coach, a Literacy Specialist, Assistant Principal and she is currently a Learning Consultant.

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

10:00am MDT

Administrator ‘Look-fors’ in a Math Classroom - Grades K-9

Are you an administrator that does classroom walk-throughs and are wondering what you should be seeing in a math classroom in your school? During this workshop we will be examining actions that promote and sustain high quality mathematics instruction and assessment. Time dependent, we will look at topics such as Student Centered Classrooms, Mathematical Mindset, Visible Learning, The Role of Manipulatives and Representation, Developing Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding, Feedback and Assessment.

Speakers

Ulana Soletsky

Math/Numeracy Consultant, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium

Ulana Soletsky has been an educator for 37 years, and is passionate about all things that are math from Kindergarten to Grade 9. She spent 26 years in a classroom and for the past 13 years has held the position of AISI Coordinator, and most recently Math/Numeracy Consultant for Greater... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

10:00am MDT

Assessing Through Instruction using Math Warm-ups - Grades 9 & 10

Having students at various levels of understanding is nothing new, but, this year is a little extra weird. We want to build a class culture of mathematicians who are willing to take risks, make mistakes and share their thinking. We also want to know where students are at with their current understandings. Enter the “Math Warm-up” (or hook, or starter, or launch, whatever you want to call it). Maybe these are new to you, maybe you have used them many times, either way, we want to investigate how Math Warm-ups can be used as an assessment tool while building the desired class culture.
Join us for an interactive session where we will experience some of these warm-ups that allow for multiple entry points (differentiation) and assessment. We will look at criteria for what makes a great warm-up, and look at sample checklists for how to record your assessment of student responses. You will have a chance to interact with your colleagues and leave with ideas/resources that you can use tomorrow.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 944 8182 9722
Passcode: 430185

Speakers

Wanda Dechant

Designer of Professional Learning, Calgary Regional Consortium

Wanda is a Designer of Professional Learning with the Calgary Regional Consortium. Her role includes supporting teachers, E.A.s, school admin, learning coaches and parents in K-12 Math and Numeracy. Wanda began teaching math and science in 2000, her teaching experience extends from... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

10:00am MDT

Incorporating Math Talks in Grades 3 & 4

Math Talks are a great way to incorporate daily conversations based on mental mathematics. They allow students to make decisions around choosing effective and efficient strategies, to clarify their own thinking, to learn from their peers, and to investigate mathematical relationships. We will look at implementing Math Talks purposefully in grades 3 and 4.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 929 8531 4159
Passcode: 895597

Speakers

Cathy Coers

Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant, Central Alberta Regional Consortium

Cathy Coers is in her fifth year of secondment as a Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant for the Central Alberta Regional Consortium, focusing on instructional design in the areas of numeracy, literacy and concept based instruction. Much of her work has been in school divisions... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

10:00am MDT

Integers: Drop the Rules; Work on Number Sense Gr. 7-9

Note: Please bring lined paper to the session and download and print the attachment file (Two-Way Calculations).

Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 952 8057 6861
Passcode: 035872

There are a lot of integer ideas that need to be explored prior to operating. And, many of the procedures we ask kids to use rely on rule following as opposed to number sense being their “rule”. Math is about making sense of what is going on. Math is much more than answers. Answers are important but they are not the math (and are certainly not an indication of understanding). The math happens on the way to the solution.

Often the big ideas behind all math are ignored or unexplainably hidden from students. Subtraction in particular seems mysterious to many students. How can we give them something more tangible to hang onto? Anything we ask students to do should be able to be explained within a model that shows the math. The goal is to be true to the math, see the math in action and stay away from just giving students ways to get answers.

Speakers

Keith Van De Keere

Numeracy Consultant, Learning Network

Keith Van De Keere believes that when math teaching is focused on deep understanding of the big ideas, students have a better chance of experiencing enduring success, and teachers can better see the natural flow between teaching and assessment. To promote and support this kind of... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

10:00am MDT

Reassessing Our Assessments in High School Math Class

Let x be the number of classes in a semester, y be the complexity of the classroom, and z be your sanity. How does one maximize z while addressing the constant increase of y and the limited number of x? Dave Martin will share his success story of how he challenged many traditional practices of teaching high school math which resulted in more students with deeper understanding of essential concepts. Rooted in research, come and learn how to implement high effective teaching strategies while at the same time addressing "redos, rewrites, and retests". The series will focus on possible ways to start your own journey towards an "Outcome Based" classroom which can truly challenge the comforted and comfort the challenged.

Speakers

Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Dave Martin has a Masters of Mathematics, a Degree in Education, and a love for prime numbers. He has been teaching for 12 years, during which time, he was nominated for Teacher of Excellence in Alberta, has spoken across North America, and has successfully removed grades in most... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Google Meet

Numeracy

10:00am MDT

Google Classroom Support and Making a Class Google Site

In this session, I will show you how to set up a simple Google Site and how to incorporate google slides as a virtual classroom on your site. I will also show you how to set up your Google Classroom so that you can utilize this powerful tool!

Speakers

Ryan Bailey

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Ryan has been teaching for 20 years. He loves tech, acting, gaming and sports. Ryan is always looking for technology to help improve his teaching.

Monday October 26, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Google Meet

Technology

11:15am MDT

Art in Therapy: The Basics

This session is designed specifically for counsellors who are interested in integrating art into their counselling practice. Participants will gain an understanding in the difference between art in therapy and art therapy, how to incorporate basic art practices, and ethical considerations when using art.

Speakers

Carolina Franke

Mental Health Consultant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Carolina Franke, Bed, MC:AT, is a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and Canadian Art Therapy Association. Currently she works as a Manager of Student Advocacy Counsellors and Community Supports for Northern Lights Public schools and as a... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Art

11:15am MDT

Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Pottery)

Many people need a creative outlet as part of their mental health. Working with clay is very therapeutic. This session will demonstrate the basics of taking a piece of clay through the steps needed to become a wheel-thrown mug. We will cover wedging, centering, opening, pulling walls, and shaping of the cylinder. Demos on creating a handle and attaching it will also be provided. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.

Speakers

Lorelei Gertz-Cummins

Teacher, NLPS

Lorelei has been involved in the fine arts throughout the Lakeland for the past 15 years whether it be chairing the Bonnyville Potter's Club and Aurora Visual Arts Association to hosting workshops and paint parties for the community. She has studied art worldwide and is able to draw... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Art

11:15am MDT

WHIMIS for Maintenance Staff: What's new what do we need to know?

WHIMIS Training for maintenance products. Note: For Facility Staff.

Speakers

Bob McRae

Safety Bob, Northern Lights Public Schools

Leah Rout

Division Office, Northern Lights Public Schools

Director of Facilities

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Private Link

Facility Staff Training

11:15am MDT

Universal Strategies to Support Pencil Grasp & Scissor Skills

An introduction to universal strategies to support pencil grasp and scissor skill development. This presentation will include an overview of the different types of pencil grip aids and modified scissors.

Speakers

Shelby Pollock

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Northern Lights Public Schools

My name is Shelby Pollock and I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am new to Northern Lights Public Schools, and I am looking forward to working with schools in Cold Lake and Bonnyville. My passions outside of work are Coaching Figure Skating at the Cold Lake Figure Skating... Read More →

Teri Lebrasceur

Therapist Assistant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Teri has been an OTA since 2001 starting at Alberta Health Services and moving to NLPS in September 2020. She is married with two children.

Murphy Macdonald

Occupational Therapist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Inclusive Education

11:15am MDT

Connecting to the Heartbeat through Powwow Music and Dance

Are you interested in learning more about powwow music and dance? During this session you will explore the significance and meaning of components of powwow regalia, song and dance. You will learn about current resources to support your learning of powwows, as well as learn a few dance steps! This session will provide you with tools and resources to explore in your classroom tomorrow.

Speakers

Melissa Purcell

Executive Staff Officer, Indigenous Education, Professional Development, Alberta Teachers' Association

Melissa Purcell is Denesuline, born and raised in Edmonton, and a member of Thebatthi in Treaty 8 territory. Melissa is a proud mother of one son and two daughters, and the oldest of her three sisters. Melissa is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous education and advancing truth... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Zoom

Indigenous Education

11:15am MDT

Trauma, Brain Theory, Learning and Discipline in the Classroom - All Grades

ATTENTION: Click this link to join...

meet.google.com/tih-ed

Trauma informed brain strategies will be shared as they relate to learning and discipline in the classroom/school. The presentation will be based on the work of Ross Greene, Kathleen Kryza, Jack Naglieri and others.

Speakers

Jodi Rebkowich

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

I have been teaching for 25 years with the Northern Lights School Division and have been in Administration for approximately 12 years. Currently, I am the assistant principal at Ecole Plamondon School. I have always had an interest in brain research and recently have added trauma... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Indigenous Education

11:15am MDT

Engaging Pre-Reading Strategies to Ignite Interest! - Grades 5-12

What do you do prior to reading to connect your students with a particular text? Do you give your students a short synopsis of the book and dive in? Or do you provide engaging activities prior to reading the text? During this interactive session you will participate in some pre-reading strategies that frontload meaning for students. These fun and engaging activities access prior knowledge, interact with portions of the text prior to reading, and students have the opportunity to construct meaning before they begin reading the text. A few strategies will also be shared for during-reading and after-reading strategies.

Speakers

Suzanne Aessie

Learning Consultant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Suzanne Aessie is a division learning consultant for Northern Lights Public Schools. During her years as an educator, Suzanne taught in grades 1-8 and has served as a school literacy leader. Suzanne is in her element working alongside educators in inclusive classrooms, building relationships... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

11:15am MDT

Métis Literature, Creating Cross-Curricular Activities/Exploring Authentic Métis Resources

Choosing quality, authentic Métis literature is an important consideration for all educators when using stories to teach. How can literature be used to teach cross-curricular outcomes? How can literature be used as a springboard to teach project-based learning?
This session is designed for participants to explore several authentic recommended resources that help to create teachable moments and provide meaningful learning opportunities. Together we will explore online resources to create meaningful lessons, engaging activities, and develop professional development appropriate for staff and parents.

Speakers

Kelly Johnston

Metis Educator, Rupertsland Institute - Metis Centre of Excellence

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Métis Education

11:15am MDT

Letting Curiosity and Imagination Lead the Way...Co-constructors in Open Ended Play!

Tips for planning for play! Beficicail for K-2!! Letting the child lead when planning by observing and listening to their cues, providing materials and experiences that allow for open ended play experiences and creativity. Skip the handouts, hands on centers for math, science and literacy!! Giving further and more relatable meaning in play centres. Extending beyond the basic centres; blocks, art, house center... and welcoming the idea of combining centres to create MORE and to tie in with cirriculum learning! Carrying over play and exploration from one centre to another to enhance learning and providing meaningful materials to centers that engage children for longer. Join us in this interactive session!

Speakers

Alicia Payne

Early Years Educator, Northern Lights Public Schools

Alicia is an Early Educator at CLES for 6 years total but has been in the field since 2005. Alicia continually explores ways to activate children's natural curiosity and playfulness.

Janice Fulawka

Educational Consultant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Janice recently retired from NLPS and still committed to learning for all! She looks forward to finding ways to create opportunities for play and learning to intersect.

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Play-based Learning

11:15am MDT

Why Project Based Learning is Awesome! - Grades 5-12

Learn about project based learning through the examples that we have done at Iron River School. Get the do's and don'ts and some insider tricks to help you develop your own project for your school community.

Speakers

Dustin Blake

Administrator, NLPS

I have been teaching in Northern Lights for 12 years now. My career started at Duclos teaching grade 1 and then I moved onto HEB for 6 years as the PE teacher. The past 6 years I have been teaching at Iron River School, and this will be my second year as the Principal. I have a passion... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Project-Based Learning

11:15am MDT

Engaging Students In Your Classroom or Online

Speakers

EdTechTeam Canada

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Technology

11:15am MDT

PowerTeacher Pro - Grades 1-4

This will be a hands on 'how-to' session, sharing with grades 1-4 teachers how to access Powerteacher Pro, how to set up a class for report cards, how to set up an assignment and input grades for each standard. Additionally we will explore how to record comments and any next steps for ensuring our report cards are ready to go.
Note: Suggestion - Participants will be able to access the session through a Chromebook and then access Powerteacher Pro on their desktop.

Speakers

Margaret Marciak

PowerSchool Consulting, through Intellimedia

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Technology

11:15am MDT

The Essential Art of Forgiveness

In this PD, expand your knowledge into what forgiveness is, the different forms of forgiveness, it's benefits, the process of forgiveness, as well different activities to help increase our ability to forgive. This valuable practice offers freedom, peace, and healing to not only yourself, but others as well.

Speakers

Jenna Hupka

Mental Health Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Jenna Hupka is a Mental Health Wellness Coach with Successful Families Successful Kids in the Northern Lights Public School Division and Alberta Health Services. This is her first year in this position with the Mental Health Capacity Grant that allows her to provide universal programming... Read More →

Melanie Fersovitch

Mental Health Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Melanie Fersovitch is a Mental Health Wellness Coach with Alberta Health Services and Northern Lights Public Schools now for the second year, with the Mental Health Capacity Building Grant to help provide universal programming to students, staff and families in regards to mental health... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

11:15am MDT

Yoga - Hatha Session (Flexibility & Relaxation)

If you cannot access the Video Stream, or it is not working, you can also view a pre-recorded version of this session: Yoga - Hatha Session
Get ready to roll out your mats in a socially distanced manner, and enjoy an hour long Yoga session. This wellness session will incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques, allowing you to gain the maximum benefits from the postures we will move through. Whether you are new to Yoga or an experienced practitioner this session was created with you in mind, and all levels are Welcome!
Please bring: a Yoga mat, a water bottle and a thick blanket or beach towel (if possible).

Speakers

Jen Dusyk-Johnson

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

I am a High School Science Teacher with a specialty in Biological Sciences. I have been teaching for the past twenty four years, and I am currently teaching at Cold Lake High School. I am also a certified Yoga Teacher, and although I have practiced Yoga for many years, I have more... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

11:45am MDT

2SLGBTQ+ Classroom Inclusion Coffee chat

Your chance to discuss 2SLGBTQ+ and inclusion topics.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 962 0531 2344
Passcode: 463029

Speakers

Alexandra Emily Marshall

Education Coordinator, University of Alberta

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Zoom

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Collaboration for Admin Assistants

This will be a sharing session and a chance to ask other Admin Assistants questions. There will be some topic starters to get the discussion going.

Speakers

Sharon Barrett

Head of Record Services, Northern Lights School Division

Sharon Barrett is the Head of Record Services with Northern Lights Public Schools. She has experience using PowerSchool, PASI, SchoolEngage, SchoolMessenger and supporting schools with their SIS needs. Sharon began her career with Northern Lights in August 2018. She was previously... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Documentation Do's and Don'ts

Whether you are an EA recording 1-1 student anecdotals for their teacher, or if you are a teacher or administrator making log entries about a contentious parent phone call, it takes continual reflection on our word choice when completing daily documentation tasks. We will view a few examples and non-examples of language suitable to our professional roles and appropriate in the case our documentation is FOIP'd by parents or other stakeholders.

Speakers

Conal Donovan

Principal, Northern Lights Public Schools

NLPS teacher and administrator for the past 17 years, Conal believes that cyclical reflection and perpetual professional learning are part of every educational practitioner's purpose.

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Expressive and Receptive Language Accommodations in Middle/High School

Strategies and tips to support communication needs in Middle and High School

Speakers

Alexandra Barbu

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, NLPS

Carrie Feeley

Speech-Language Pathologist, NLPS

Scott James

Speech-Language Pathologist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Romy Pistotnik

Speech-Language Pathologist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Music Teacher Collaboration

Well...our music classes are probably looking a little or a lot different in our current situation. How can we manage to instill the love of music and grow budding musicians under such limitations? This is an opportunity for music teachers to share their ideas and resources they are using or have tried in order to tackle this dilemma.

Speakers

Megan Bailey

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

I am a teacher of Music and Language Arts at Nelson Heights School. I am also a mother of two, a musician, an actor, a dancer, and almost anything else related to performing arts. My husband and I moved to Cold Lake in 2002, and have grown strong roots here.

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Self Care 101- For Staff and Students

This coffee chat will cover the self care 101 course being taught to grades 7-9 as well as tips and tricks for positive mental health- for both students and staff.

Speakers

Hailey Babcock

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

11:45am MDT

Senior High Student Services Coordinator Collaboration

Let's get together and brainstorm ways to increase efficiency and efficacy with our work loads.

Speakers

Rose Lapointe

Assistant Principal, Northern Lights Public Schools

Rose has been a SST Coordinator at Cold Lake High School for one complete school year, and what a roller coaster ride it has been. It would be great to collaborate with other SST Coordinators working in a high school setting to discuss situations that we commonly face.

Monday October 26, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Coffee Chat

12:15pm MDT

Lunch

Enjoy your lunch and an opportunity to connect with your colleagues!

Monday October 26, 2020 12:15pm - 1:15pm MDT
School Location - General Gathering Area

Scheduled Events

12:45pm MDT

Collaboration for LTA Teachers

*IMPORTANT* - This session is for LTA teachers only.

During this time, we will discuss ideas and supports needed for online learning within the LTA program.

Speakers

Brandon Isert

Administrator, NLPS

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Collaboration

12:45pm MDT

Centering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color's Voices in Literature - Grades 7-12

Pre-registration is required.

https://learning-network.org/program/6054 (This is an external link - for NLPS Teachers ONLY, when prompted please enter the Coupon Code - NLPSLG)

In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the foundational concepts of #DisruptTexts and spend time digging deeply into centering the voices of the marginalized in our curriculum. We will take on questions such as: What is wrong with the canon? What is missing? How do we include those missing voices meaningfully? Lorena will guide participants to self-reflect and make plans for thoughtful and effective change.

Speakers

Lorena Germán

Teacher, Co-Founder of Multicultural Classroom

Lorena Germán is a Dominican American educator dedicated to supporting students to become inclusive thinkers in society. She also helps educators design curriculum in thoughtful, anti bias and anti racist ways. Additionally, Lorena is Co-Founder of #DisruptTexts and Co-Founder of... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Private Zoom Link

Literacy

12:45pm MDT

One Book, One Week, Oh the Places You'll Go! - Grades 1-8

This session for Grades 1- 8 teachers will focus on uniting the literacy block through thematic studies and the use of mentor texts. Picture books can align the literacy block- reading comprehension, decoding, word study, grammar, vocabulary development and writing. The use of one mentor text per week to anchor weekly teaching in Language Arts will be modelled. Session will model how to teach your students to "think like authors and illustrators". Time will also be spend on discussing how to schedule the Language Arts block daily and weekly.

Speakers

Petronella Bouvier

Learning Consultant, NLPS

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

12:45pm MDT

High Leverage Instructional Strategies in the High School Math Class

Come and find out how to engage high school math students in any topic of study. Whether it is engaging students in a mathematical thinking classroom or utilizing technology appropriately and authentically, you will leave armed with universal strategies you can use in your class the very next day!

Speakers

Dave Martin

Mathematics Council

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Numeracy

12:45pm MDT

Multiplicative Thinking through a Grade 3 & 4 Lens

Grade 3 and 4 students are learning and refining their knowledge of multiplicative thinking. How do we help them build on their mathematical reasoning? This session will look at how to help students develop multiplicative strategies through a variety of ways as they strengthen their fact fluency.

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 952 7950 7712
Passcode: 473685

Speakers

Cathy Coers

Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant, Central Alberta Regional Consortium

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

12:45pm MDT

Place Value and Additive Thinking – Grades K - 6

Note: Please bring to the session a calculator (phone calculator is fine), lined paper, download and print "Referent for 1.1111" to bring to the session, and download and print "Making 1.1111 Template."

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 913 9606 6340
Passcode: 712157
What are the “basics” of Div. I math?
Place Value understanding is the foundation for the development of early mathematical thinking. Understanding place value is a necessity for students to move past primitive and inefficient strategies like counting and to be considered an additive thinker. It is also a key tool used by those we consider to be numerate.

In this workshop, we will explore:
- how to make learning into an investigation
- using models and context to make the math more authentic
- big ideas that need to be focused on throughout the Div. I years
- how place value understanding relates to mental math skills and building intuitive thinking
- use of open number lines to build number sense continuously throughout the elementary years.

Speakers

Keith Van De Keere

Numeracy Consultant, Learning Network

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

12:45pm MDT

Utilizing Choice Boards in your Math Classroom - Grades 5 & 6

It is all about choice! In this session we will explore how choice boards can be used in the math classroom. Choice boards give students the opportunity to participate in multiple tasks or ideas that allow them to practice skills they’ve learned in class or to demonstrate and extend their understanding of concepts. Choice boards address student readiness, interest, or learning preferences by allowing them ways to choose to investigate a mathematical idea. Be ready to collaborate and investigate choice boards!

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 762 017 2919
Passcode: mathLNES

Speakers

Jackie Ratkovic

Independent Consultant and Instructional Coach, LNES

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Zoom

Numeracy

12:45pm MDT

Borderline Personality: Beyond the Diagnosis

This workshop is designed to provide participants with a foundation of knowledge and skills to utilize when working with clients who have been diagnosed or are showing traits of borderline personality disorder. A focus on dialectical behavioural techniques focused on emotional regulation, mindful emotional awareness, and effectiveness in relationships will be reviewed.
Zoom:
Meeting ID: 862 2229 5909
Passcode: 446638

Speakers

Stephanie Parent-Chandler

Mental Health Consultant, CASA

Monday October 26, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm MDT
Zoom

Wellness

1:15pm MDT

Working in PASI - Admin Assistants

This session is geared towards NLPS Admin Assistants.
Did you know that not all of your work items show up in PowerSchool as Core Alerts? Many of the Responsible School Work Items only show in PASI. This session will show you how to find and deal with these work items.
We will continue to work in PASI and export your student data from PASI and learn some tips and tricks to manipulate it in Excel.

Speakers

Sharon Barrett

Head of Record Services, Northern Lights School Division

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Admin Assistants

1:15pm MDT

Watercolour Techniques for Elementary Teachers

Art with Elementary students can be the highlight of any day, unless everything goes wrong because your students' art doesn't turn out the way they want. Join me and let's learn some awesome techniques to make their watercolour projects pop! Painting techniques, materials (both conventional and out of the box), and project ideas will be discussed.

Note: If you so choose, you could follow along with your own paper and regular watercolour paints. I will also record the session and share the video with participants to follow along with materials later.

Speakers

Andrew Swainson

Teacher, NLPS - J.A. Williams School

Andrew Swainson is starting his sixth year of Art instruction, happily returning for his fifth year at J.A. Williams School. He has an intense passion for learning the technical side of Art and is always on the look out for new and out of the box art projects that will give his students... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Art

1:15pm MDT

Memorial Masters Cohort Group Session

An opportunity for our Memorial Masters Cohort to discuss our Research Thesis Papers

Speakers

Julie Hutchison

SST, Northern Lights Public Schools

Julie has been a teacher for over 15 years and has her Master's in Educational Leadership. She is currently the SST at BCHS and has taught a range of Social Studies courses, Military History, Financial Management, English, Phys Ed, Calm, Health and French. She has 2 amazing kids... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Private Link

Collaboration

1:15pm MDT

First Aid for Maintenance during Covid

First aid during Covid, what does it look like? What precautions are needed if any? Note: For Facility Staff.

Speakers

Bob McRae

Safety Bob, Northern Lights Public Schools

Leah Rout

Division Office, Northern Lights Public Schools

Director of Facilities

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Private Link

Facility Staff Training

1:15pm MDT

Dossier, Me & IPPs

Supporting students with supportive documentation. How to create functional IPPs with families and students using the technology we have.

Speakers

Grace MacLellan

Director of Student Services, NLPS

Grace has over 20 years experience working with children/students. Her educational background is specifically in Elementary/Inclusive Education, however she has also worked in a variety of settings. These include; Classroom Teacher (on reserve and off), Classroom Educational assistant... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Inclusive Education

1:15pm MDT

Supporting Self-Regulation with our Middle School and High School Students

During this session, we will review the neuroscience behind self-regulation and discuss strategies to support our middle school and high school students.

Speakers

Chrissy Warkentin

Therapy Assistant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Chrissy Warkentin is a Therapy Assistant with Inclusive Education Team for NLPS. She feels privileged to be a part of the development process of students and enjoys the opportunity it lends her in her own life long learning journey.

Meghan Nowosad

Occupational Therapist, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Inclusive Education

1:15pm MDT

Conferencing With Students About Their Writing - Grades 1-6

What is conferring? Why Confer? Research by John Hattie (Visible Learning, 2008) shows that one of the methods of teaching that accelerates a learner’s progress is the provision of feedback. During student independent work, teachers have an opportunity to conference with students. The hardest thing about conferring with student writing is not doing the work for them! During this session we will collaborate about what conferring is and is not. We will observe examples of conferring by writing scholars so you can walk away with purposeful ideas to offer guided practice and provide individualized feedback with students’ writing. Examples will be in grades 1-6 but all are welcome!

Speakers

Suzanne Aessie

Learning Consultant, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Literacy

1:15pm MDT

Ideas for Loose Parts Play Division One Mathematics

Some ideas and examples of how to investigate mathematical strands through playful interactions with loose parts and provocation. There will be hands on examples as well as digital loose part examples that can be used in the classroom infusing technology or online teaching.

Speakers

Adrienne Peoples Sprecker

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Numeracy

1:15pm MDT

Payroll 101 - Everything you need to know about the basics!

Interpreting your payslip - Gross pay vs Net pay. How to indicate if there is something incorrect. Things to watch for (CPP and EI Maximums). How my pay is determined (what is a "PAYOUT" and how does that affect my summer pay if I am hired in the middle of the year) Records of Employment - Maternity Leaves - what is required for Top Up and how is it calculated/how much will I receive

Speakers

Tammy Costard

Benefits Administrator, NLPS

Got a burning question about your benefits and what's available to you? Talk to Benefits Officer Tammy Costard and get answers to your frequently asked questions.

Janell Unrau

Payroll Administrator, NLPS

Janell has been the payroll officer for Northern Lights Public Schools since November 2019. Prior to payroll, Janell was employed as the Finance Officer with the district during Jessica Charchun's maternity leave. Although she has only been with the district for 2 years, Janell brings... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Payroll

1:15pm MDT

How to Hyperdraw Like a Pro! - Grades 5-12

Learn to create hyperdrawings in Google drawings that can be used for many different subjects. Hyperdrawings are documents that contain several different activities and links that are all included on a one page, easy to navigate, digital platform.

Speakers

Dustin Blake

Administrator, NLPS

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Technology

1:15pm MDT

PowerTeacher Pro - Technical Support/Help Desk - Grades 1-12

A new users introduction to PowerTeacher Pro. A follow up session to generate questions from grade 1-4 teachers from the morning sessions new to working in PowerTeacher Pro. A support for teachers new to the division at all grade levels who are new to using PowerTeacher Pro.

Speakers

Nicole Yadlowsky

Administrator, NLPS

Nicole Yadlowsky has been a classroom teacher and Assistant Principal with Northern Lights since 2012 and worked in Saskatchewan for 5 years prior to that. She has a Masters in Educational Leadership and a strong belief in supporting students and families with a wrap-around community... Read More →

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Technology

1:15pm MDT

Screencastify: Easy steps to record your lesson!

Have you ever wanted to make instructional videos? Using screencastify, you can do quality videos for learning purposes. Note: Attendees should download the screencastify extension prior to the session. UPDATE! Ryan will also show you SCREENCASTIFY SUBMIT! This allows you to make an assignment and have students record themselves using their own devices.
I will be using this JAMBOARD on the day as an interactive whiteboard. https://jamboard.google.com/d/1f06qQ79qGAQUtokrDnysG0l4xWYZ1eTgJWplr5ugYF4

Speakers

Ryan Bailey

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

Ryan has been teaching for 20 years. He loves tech, acting, gaming and sports. Ryan is always looking for technology to help improve his teaching.

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Technology

1:15pm MDT

Living life with Hope

In this PD session, we will expand our knowledge of hope and it's many dimensions and characteristics. We will discuss the impact of hopelessness, the positive effects of knowing and walking towards our hope, as well how to become a "high-hoper!" through the use of language, activities and classroom strategies.

Speakers

Jenna Hupka

Mental Health Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Melanie Fersovitch

Mental Health Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

1:15pm MDT

Mindful Me: Benefits of Mindfulness with a Yoga Finish

Our mental wellness is more important than ever this year. Take the time to connect with your breath and practice mindful movement for your own health, and take away some simple exercises that you can use with your class when they need a 'brain break', too. Bring your mat for our practice to close the session!

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 327 978 9853
Passcode: kD0P7J

Speakers

Calin Kostyshyn

Teacher, Northern Lights Public Schools

200-hour certified yoga instructor; teacher with NLPS, in contract and substitute capacities, since 2016.

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Zoom

Wellness

1:15pm MDT

The Stress Recipe

Stress Recipe details the four key causes of stress and based on those causes we detail strategies that can help alleviate and manage different types of stress.
Access Jamboard: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1UDR4_5MPleADPzvf1ur0XtAUqC0QQDI7jC-vJf5bkJA/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Brittney Streeter

Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Mackenzie Martin

Wellness Coach, Northern Lights Public Schools

Monday October 26, 2020 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT
Google Meet

Wellness

2:30pm MDT

Keynote: George Couros

https://georgecouros.ca

Monday October 26, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Zoom

Scheduled Events