Workshop Sessions at Apr 22, 2016 Spring Fling
Our plenary session in Vanier Hall at PGSS takes place from 8:40-10:00, featuring our KEYNOTE presentation from 8:40-10:00. To start us off we have a few short welcomes and a short dance performance from "Together We Move" (Gr. 5-8 students from Heather Park and Kelly Road schools), so please fill the hall for a prompt start, and finish your coffee before you enter.
The Spring Fling is Teachers, TTOCs, Administrators, Educational Assistants, Youth & Child Care Workers, Ab-Ed Workers, OTs, SLPs, specialists, interested parents -- all are welcome and there is room for all.
Registration opens on Apr 4th -- REGISTRATION LINK.
Registration opens on Apr 4th -- REGISTRATION LINK.
SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS (click the links above for full workshop information)
Pre-Conference Yoga Session
Start your day with a 75 minute hatha yoga class to help you find some peace and wellness to really get the most out of your Spring Fling. The class is geared to students new to yoga as well as those who have had a practise for some time. Modifications will offered for many poses. 7:15-8:30 at PGSS -- Session # X01. Note: see also Sessions A29 and P22 -- lots of opportunity to explore Yoga on Apr 22!
Morning Workshops 10:30 - 12:00
A01 Creating Inclusive, Innovative School Communities: Sharing Our Stories - Sarah Garr - all
A02 Reading and Understanding Psycho-Educational Assessments - Olivia Jaswal - all
A03 Nutrition Education Workshop: Food For Us - Melissa Baker - Gr. 2-3
A04 Surfacing Stories: Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary - Bryan Gidinski - Gr. 4-9, English Language Arts
A05 Shuttle Time Broonze (Badminton) - Alvin Lau - Elem and P.E. teachers
A06 Working People / Labour History - Wayne Axford - Social Studies 8-12
A07 Practical Dance Ideas for the Elementary Classroom Teacher - Andrea Brown - All, esp. Elem
A08 Ten Frames / Decimals & Fractions - Selina Millar - Gr. 3-5 Math
A09 Active Social Emotional Learning - Sheldon Franken - K-9, counsellors, YCW/CCW, applicable to 10-12 too
A10 Differentiated Instruction - Nick Hadfield - K-12
A11 Breakout EDU: Team-building and Technology in the Classroom - Joseph Jeffrey & Cliff Waldie - Gr. 4-12
A12 Total Beginners Guide to Coding - James Gill - all
A13 Sport in a Box UN Training Program- Sarah Mukebezi Kalbites
A14 Unraveling New French Core Curriculum - Kathy Chmelyk - Gr. 5-12 French
A15 These are a few of my favourite things: Hands-on Numeracy - Beckie Hildebrandt Watts - Math K-3
A16 Literacy approach to Mathematics - Tamara Deford - Gr. 4-7 Math
A17 To Shakespeare or Not to Shakespeare - Jacquelyn Rosamond and Trudy Davis - English Language Arts Gr. 8-12
A18 Comme Moi, A Ready to Go Unit - Liliana Pesce - Core French Gr. 4-8
A19 Guided Math - Sylvia Swift - K-7 Math
A20 Inquiry Science: Inside an Immersive Digital Dome - M. Gomes, T. Pattison, J. Purves - Gr. 1-7
A21 Understanding and Implementing the New Math 8-10 Curriculum - Rob Sidley - Secondary Math
A22 Travel Guide to International Education - Julain Mooney - all
A23 Crashing into Inquiry - Lori Villeneuve - Gr. 4-8
A24 Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Secondary - Kate Cooke - Gr. 8-12
A25 Assessment and the New Match Curriculum - Brigette Gerandol - Math 7-10
A26 Linking Core Competencies to the New English Curriculum - Anne Saar - English Language Arts Gr. 8-12 & TTOCs
A27 Microsoft in the Classroom - Maria Boublil - all
A28 Living Fully: Teen Literature for Compassionate, Connected, Challenging Lives - Barb Dean - all, esp. Gr. 4-12
A29 Yoga for Self-Care (Teacher Self-Regulation) - Crystal Musfelt - all
A30 Drama Games - Catherine McCarty-Hansen - all, esp, Drama environments
A31 Revealing the Structure of Word Problems - Jennifer Moroz and Brian Hatcher - K-11
A02 Reading and Understanding Psycho-Educational Assessments - Olivia Jaswal - all
A03 Nutrition Education Workshop: Food For Us - Melissa Baker - Gr. 2-3
A04 Surfacing Stories: Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary - Bryan Gidinski - Gr. 4-9, English Language Arts
A05 Shuttle Time Broonze (Badminton) - Alvin Lau - Elem and P.E. teachers
A06 Working People / Labour History - Wayne Axford - Social Studies 8-12
A07 Practical Dance Ideas for the Elementary Classroom Teacher - Andrea Brown - All, esp. Elem
A08 Ten Frames / Decimals & Fractions - Selina Millar - Gr. 3-5 Math
A09 Active Social Emotional Learning - Sheldon Franken - K-9, counsellors, YCW/CCW, applicable to 10-12 too
A10 Differentiated Instruction - Nick Hadfield - K-12
A11 Breakout EDU: Team-building and Technology in the Classroom - Joseph Jeffrey & Cliff Waldie - Gr. 4-12
A12 Total Beginners Guide to Coding - James Gill - all
A13 Sport in a Box UN Training Program- Sarah Mukebezi Kalbites
A14 Unraveling New French Core Curriculum - Kathy Chmelyk - Gr. 5-12 French
A15 These are a few of my favourite things: Hands-on Numeracy - Beckie Hildebrandt Watts - Math K-3
A16 Literacy approach to Mathematics - Tamara Deford - Gr. 4-7 Math
A17 To Shakespeare or Not to Shakespeare - Jacquelyn Rosamond and Trudy Davis - English Language Arts Gr. 8-12
A18 Comme Moi, A Ready to Go Unit - Liliana Pesce - Core French Gr. 4-8
A19 Guided Math - Sylvia Swift - K-7 Math
A20 Inquiry Science: Inside an Immersive Digital Dome - M. Gomes, T. Pattison, J. Purves - Gr. 1-7
A21 Understanding and Implementing the New Math 8-10 Curriculum - Rob Sidley - Secondary Math
A22 Travel Guide to International Education - Julain Mooney - all
A23 Crashing into Inquiry - Lori Villeneuve - Gr. 4-8
A24 Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Secondary - Kate Cooke - Gr. 8-12
A25 Assessment and the New Match Curriculum - Brigette Gerandol - Math 7-10
A26 Linking Core Competencies to the New English Curriculum - Anne Saar - English Language Arts Gr. 8-12 & TTOCs
A27 Microsoft in the Classroom - Maria Boublil - all
A28 Living Fully: Teen Literature for Compassionate, Connected, Challenging Lives - Barb Dean - all, esp. Gr. 4-12
A29 Yoga for Self-Care (Teacher Self-Regulation) - Crystal Musfelt - all
A30 Drama Games - Catherine McCarty-Hansen - all, esp, Drama environments
A31 Revealing the Structure of Word Problems - Jennifer Moroz and Brian Hatcher - K-11
Excursions (offsite) Morning only 10:30 - 12:00
E01 Watercolours (Two Rivers Gallery) - Anna-Marie Lawrie - Art K-8
E02 Introduction to Wall Climbing (OverHang Climbing Centre) - Anita Doherty & OverHang staff - all
E02 Introduction to Wall Climbing (OverHang Climbing Centre) - Anita Doherty & OverHang staff - all
Afternoon Workshops 1:30 - 3:00
P01 Creating Inclusive, Innovative School Communities: Sharing Our Stories - Sarah Garr - all
P02 Teaching and Reinforcing Executive Functions (brain-based ed) - Olivia Jaswal - Gr. 4-12
P03 Nutrition Education Workshop: Food Sense - Melissa Baker - Gr. 4-6
P04 Fact & Fiction: Using Research for Multiple Genres in Writing - Bryan Gidinski - Gr. 4-9, English Language Arts
P05 Shuttle Time Broonze (Badminton) - Alvin Lau - Elem and P.E. teachers
P06 Daily Math Investigations - Selina Millar - Gr. 3-7 Math
P07 Screencasting 101 (UDL/Technology/Flipped Classroom) - Jerry Bleecker - all
P08 Breakout EDU: Team-building and Technology in the Classroom - Joseph Jeffrey & Cliff Waldie - Gr. 4-12
P09 "Sway" for great projects and presentations - James Gill - all
P10 These are a few of my favourite things: Hands-on Numeracy - Beckie Hildebrandt Watts - Math K-3
P11 Number Talks in the Intermediate Grades - Tamara Deford and Dorianna Hoekstra- Gr. 4-7 Math
P12 Ma Famille: a unit you can start on Monday - Liliana Pesce - Core French Gr. 4-8
P13 Supporting Students with Complex Needs (incl. FASD) - Meredith Keery - all, including YCW, CCW, EA, AbEd
P14 Collaboration on the New Curriculum for Multigrade Classroom Teachers and Others - V. Ivey and J. Dmytrul - all interested
P15 From courier de bois to Classroom: Connecting Students to Culture - Michael Gomes - all, including YCW, EA
P16 Understanding and Implementing the New Math 8-10 Curriculum - Rob Sidley - Secondary Math
P17 Novel Works - Lori Villeneuve - Gr. 4-8
P18 Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Elementary - Kate Cooke - Gr. 2-7
P19 Teaching English Language Arts through Inquiry and Lit Circles - Mike Carson - Gr. 8-9
P20 Changes in the New Science Curriculum and What it Means to You - Greg Jennens - Science Gr. 7-10
P21 Healthy Living Plan - Eleanor Taylor - All, esp Career Ed, Planning 10
P22 Yoga in the Classroom: Daily Physical Activity ideas - Crystal Musfelt - K-7
P23 Revealing the Structure of Word Problems - Jennifer Moroz and Brian Hatcher - K-11
P24 Practical Dance Ideas for the Elementary Classroom Teacher - Andrea Brown - All, esp. Elem
P25 Secondary Languages Sharing Session - Andrew McFayden hosting - secondary language teachers & other interested
P02 Teaching and Reinforcing Executive Functions (brain-based ed) - Olivia Jaswal - Gr. 4-12
P03 Nutrition Education Workshop: Food Sense - Melissa Baker - Gr. 4-6
P04 Fact & Fiction: Using Research for Multiple Genres in Writing - Bryan Gidinski - Gr. 4-9, English Language Arts
P05 Shuttle Time Broonze (Badminton) - Alvin Lau - Elem and P.E. teachers
P06 Daily Math Investigations - Selina Millar - Gr. 3-7 Math
P07 Screencasting 101 (UDL/Technology/Flipped Classroom) - Jerry Bleecker - all
P08 Breakout EDU: Team-building and Technology in the Classroom - Joseph Jeffrey & Cliff Waldie - Gr. 4-12
P09 "Sway" for great projects and presentations - James Gill - all
P10 These are a few of my favourite things: Hands-on Numeracy - Beckie Hildebrandt Watts - Math K-3
P11 Number Talks in the Intermediate Grades - Tamara Deford and Dorianna Hoekstra- Gr. 4-7 Math
P12 Ma Famille: a unit you can start on Monday - Liliana Pesce - Core French Gr. 4-8
P13 Supporting Students with Complex Needs (incl. FASD) - Meredith Keery - all, including YCW, CCW, EA, AbEd
P14 Collaboration on the New Curriculum for Multigrade Classroom Teachers and Others - V. Ivey and J. Dmytrul - all interested
P15 From courier de bois to Classroom: Connecting Students to Culture - Michael Gomes - all, including YCW, EA
P16 Understanding and Implementing the New Math 8-10 Curriculum - Rob Sidley - Secondary Math
P17 Novel Works - Lori Villeneuve - Gr. 4-8
P18 Introduction to Ceramic Arts: Elementary - Kate Cooke - Gr. 2-7
P19 Teaching English Language Arts through Inquiry and Lit Circles - Mike Carson - Gr. 8-9
P20 Changes in the New Science Curriculum and What it Means to You - Greg Jennens - Science Gr. 7-10
P21 Healthy Living Plan - Eleanor Taylor - All, esp Career Ed, Planning 10
P22 Yoga in the Classroom: Daily Physical Activity ideas - Crystal Musfelt - K-7
P23 Revealing the Structure of Word Problems - Jennifer Moroz and Brian Hatcher - K-11
P24 Practical Dance Ideas for the Elementary Classroom Teacher - Andrea Brown - All, esp. Elem
P25 Secondary Languages Sharing Session - Andrew McFayden hosting - secondary language teachers & other interested
Excursions (offsite) Afternoon only 1:30 - 3:00
E03 Sculpt it Up (Two Rivers Gallery) - Aisha Hamis - Art K-8
E04 Community Builder Tour and talk (Hubspace 3rd & Quebec) - Shauna Harper - all
E04 Community Builder Tour and talk (Hubspace 3rd & Quebec) - Shauna Harper - all
All-day Workshops 10:30 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 3:00
D01 Role of Home and School: An Innovative Integrative Approach - Rosy Mann - all, incl admin, counsellors, parents
(D02) Secondary Languages Sharing Session now just an afternoon session -- see workshop P24
D03 Claymation and Traditional Storytelling - Candice George - Gr. 2-12
D04 Introduction to Wood Carving: Whittlin' - Rick Wiebe - all, especially Shop
D05 Adventure Smart - Trent Blair - Gr. K-4, YCW, EAs, other interested
D06 Teacher Mental Health: Vulnerability Factors, Resilience to Stress - Dr. Andrew Miki - all
D07 Trauma Informed Practice in the Classroom - Michelle McElroy - all
D08 Le jeu de société (Inquiry/Gamemaking) - Jocelyne Lepine - French Immersion Gr. 6-12
D09 Using the Big Six Historical Thinking Concepts - Blake Seward and Fred Rogger - Social Studies Gr. 7-12
D10 CPI: Non-violent Crisis Intervention - SD57 Behaviour Team: K. Prouse, M. David, N. Bacchus, L. Larkin - all teachers, YCW, EA
D11 Cards and Papercrafts - Betty Peters - all
D12 More to It Than Money (retirement planning) - Lynne Rodier, Elizabeth Eakin - all within 10 years retirement
D13 Letters and Sounds: Establishing the Foundation for Reading - Brenda Larson - Pre-K to Gr. 1 including SpecEd & French Imm.
D14 Know Your Contract (BCTF workshop for TTOCs and Early Career teachers) - Kim Rutherford - all teachers, especially new
D15 Éducation au service de la terre / Education in Service to the Earth - Suzanne Wernli-Roy - French Immersion
(D02) Secondary Languages Sharing Session now just an afternoon session -- see workshop P24
D03 Claymation and Traditional Storytelling - Candice George - Gr. 2-12
D04 Introduction to Wood Carving: Whittlin' - Rick Wiebe - all, especially Shop
D05 Adventure Smart - Trent Blair - Gr. K-4, YCW, EAs, other interested
D06 Teacher Mental Health: Vulnerability Factors, Resilience to Stress - Dr. Andrew Miki - all
D07 Trauma Informed Practice in the Classroom - Michelle McElroy - all
D08 Le jeu de société (Inquiry/Gamemaking) - Jocelyne Lepine - French Immersion Gr. 6-12
D09 Using the Big Six Historical Thinking Concepts - Blake Seward and Fred Rogger - Social Studies Gr. 7-12
D10 CPI: Non-violent Crisis Intervention - SD57 Behaviour Team: K. Prouse, M. David, N. Bacchus, L. Larkin - all teachers, YCW, EA
D11 Cards and Papercrafts - Betty Peters - all
D12 More to It Than Money (retirement planning) - Lynne Rodier, Elizabeth Eakin - all within 10 years retirement
D13 Letters and Sounds: Establishing the Foundation for Reading - Brenda Larson - Pre-K to Gr. 1 including SpecEd & French Imm.
D14 Know Your Contract (BCTF workshop for TTOCs and Early Career teachers) - Kim Rutherford - all teachers, especially new
D15 Éducation au service de la terre / Education in Service to the Earth - Suzanne Wernli-Roy - French Immersion
Excursions (offsite) all day (times vary)
E05 Student Leadership Event (CHSS) - W. Peary, A. Lafontaine, A. Thibodeau - leadership teachers - 9:00-3:00 or a.m. only, lunch prov.
E06 Firearms throughout History (R&G Club) - A.Tomlinson - all - bus from PGSS 9:15, returns 2:45, lunch provided - new registrants given priority
E07 Elementary Choirs and Singing with Fiona Blackburn (College Heights Elementary) - 8:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30 lunch provided
E08 Construction and Trades Tour at CNC - organizers E. Thomas, D. Borden, B. Northrup B. Badowski - 9:00 - 3:30 @ CNC lunch provided
E06 Firearms throughout History (R&G Club) - A.Tomlinson - all - bus from PGSS 9:15, returns 2:45, lunch provided - new registrants given priority
E07 Elementary Choirs and Singing with Fiona Blackburn (College Heights Elementary) - 8:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30 lunch provided
E08 Construction and Trades Tour at CNC - organizers E. Thomas, D. Borden, B. Northrup B. Badowski - 9:00 - 3:30 @ CNC lunch provided