Name: Say Something: Prioritizing Oral Language
Start: 2025-08-26T12:45:00-0600
End: 2025-08-26T13:45:00-0600

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 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT

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Session Materials

Oral language is at the heart of a successful language learning journey. In this session, we’ll explore how placing a strong focus on speaking and listening can transform the classroom experience and strengthen students’ confidence, communication skills, and connection to the language. We’ll share high-impact strategies that boost student engagement and highlight inclusive supports that ensure all learners can access, participate in, and enjoy the program fully. Whether you teach in an immersion, bilingual, or second language setting, this session will equip you with tools to make oral language a driving force behind a rich and rewarding program experience for every student.

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!

Tuesday August 26, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MDT
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K-6

ECSD Elementary Summer Summit

Suzanne Pitts

Carmen Vaugeois

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