Name: So you're teaching in a Language Program, Now What?
Start: 2025-08-26T11:00:00-0600
End: 2025-08-26T12:00:00-0600

ECSD Elementary Summer Summit: Flourishing in Hope – Growing Toward Optimal Learning
Join us on August 26 for a day of connection, inspiration, and deep learning. With over 40 sessions featuring classroom-ready resources, high-impact strategies, and engaging lessons across all subject areas—including the brand-new Social Studies curriculum—this year’s Summit will help you start the year with confidence and purpose. Explore the schedule below and plan your path toward flourishing in your practice and fostering optimal learning for every student.

Tuesday August 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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Session Materials

Whether you’re new to language programs or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is for you! Join us for an engaging overview of the various language programs offered at ECSD, including immersion, bilingual, and second language models. We’ll explore what teaching in these programs entails, clarify key expectations, and share practical planning strategies to support student success. You'll leave with a clearer sense of direction and some ready-to-use tools to help you thrive in your language classroom.

Speakers

Suzanne Pitts

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Suzanne Pitts is a French immersion consultant with ECSD. With an insatiable appetite for snacks, an undeniable zest for sports, and an unwavering love for technology, Suzanne is a multifaceted force to be reckoned with. However, her true ardor lies in supporting and empowering teachers... Read More →

Carmen Vaugeois

French Immersion Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Carmen Vaugeois is a French Immersion consultant with ECSD. She is a cheese aficionado, a self-professed reality tv junkie and a sun worshiper. Mentoring beginning teachers in the French Immersion program is near and dear to her heart!

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 →

Tuesday August 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
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K-6

ECSD Elementary Summer Summit

Suzanne Pitts

Carmen Vaugeois

Stephanie Denman

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