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.
In this session, we will delve into the essential concepts of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to empower educators with practical strategies for their classrooms. Centered around positive uses of language, strategies are shared that demonstrate culturally responsive approaches to struggles students may have in their school. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, fostering inclusive environments and addressing systemic barriers are paramount. This session highlights the need for mutual respect, interpersonal understanding, and our common human struggle.
EDIAR Consultant, Edmonton Catholic School Division
As the EDIAR Consultant my goal is to make the uncomfortable comfortable, to open the circle wider, and to help us feel good about doing this much needed work.
