Tuesday Schedule
August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022
Yellow sessions are taking place virtually. Meet links will appear in the above schedule on the morning of Tuesday, August 30.
Click the link in the above schedule to join the session.
Blue sessions are taking place in person at HRCE Central Office at 33 Spectacle Lake Dr. in Dartmouth.
Facilitator: Chris Cocek
Grade Levels: P-12
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session is for those teachers who are newly hired (substitutes and term teachers) or new to HRCE and will focus on the tech tools and resources that are available to them and where to turn to for help!
Facilitator: Karin Hendren and Cheryl Highmore
Grade Levels: Primary
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session is designed for Primary teachers to learn how to build upon the oral language and literacy experiences students bring with them to school. Using readable texts and patterned stories, teachers can support foundational learning early in the year to prepare for and transition out of patterned text.
Facilitator: Alison Walker and Melissa Trenbirth
Grade Levels: 7-12 Language Arts Teachers (delivered in English)
Location: In person - Room 301
Session Description: Since there were no participants who registered for this sessions by the registration date, the sessions has been pulled and and we will explore re-offering the session in the fall. Please contact Alison Walker or Melissa Trenbirth if this is a session you would be interested in attending in the future.
Facilitator: Alicia Potvin
Grade Levels: 7-12
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session is designed for new teachers. Participants will explore the NS Math Curriculum Document(s) as the primary resource to inform planning, instruction and assessment. During the session participants will discuss the various learning structures for mathematics teaching and where to find resources to support their teaching.
Facilitator: Gilles Belliveau et Miguelle Légère
Grade Levels: M-6
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: Rejoignez-nous pour une session axée sur la promotion de la langue orale dans les classes d'immersion. La session commencera en expliquant pourquoi le langage oral est crucial pour le succès des classes d'immersion et comment il est lié à la politique d'éducation inclusive. Vous obtiendrez plus d'une douzaine d’idées à mettre en pratique dans votre classe dès la rentrée!
Facilitator: Bernice McKenzie
Grade Levels: Francais de base 4-9; FAL 7 & 8
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: Si vous êtes nouveau/nouvelle dans l'enseignement du Français de base 4-9 ou 7 et 8 FLA (l’immersion tardive), ou si vous avez besoin d'une révision des soutiens et des ressources disponibles dans Moodle pour employer l'Approche neurolinguistique dans votre classe, cette session est pour vous.
Facilitator: Melina McNeil
Grade Levels: 7-8
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recording for "Reframe your Planning". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the slides before attending the session.
Facilitator: Regan Clancey and Carolyn Cleary Meagher
Grade Levels: P-6
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recordings for "Running Records". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the resource(s) before attending the session.
Facilitator: Jackie McCormick
Grade Levels: P-2
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recordings for "Créer des textes personnalisés". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the resource(s) before attending the session.
Facilitator: Allyson Myer-Corey
Grade Levels: P-6
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session will provide an introduction to how children learn mathematics through a student-centered and constructivist approach. It will also explore strategies that support universal design for learning (UDL) and other equitable instructional approaches to support learning for all students. Please read the article linked here in advance of attending this session.
Facilitator: Otis Daye
Grade Levels: P-12
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session will explore and make connections between equitable teaching practices and the Inclusive Education Policy.
Facilitator: LeeAnn Brownell
Grade Levels: P-12
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session will focus on newcomer youth with refugee backgrounds who may have experienced trauma and interrupted schooling. It will highlight Tier 1 culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies that support language and content learning in the classroom.
Facilitator: Alayne Power
Grade Levels: P-2
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recordings for "Using Assessment to Inform Instruction". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the resource(s) before attending the session
Facilitator: Laura MacIntosh
Grade Levels: P-2
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recordings for "Creating a Culture of Conversation to Support Literacy Learning". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the resource(s) before attending the session
Facilitator: Stephanie Wolfe
Grade Levels: 1-3
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session will explore each phase within the progression of addition and subtraction fact learning from primary to grade 3. We will focus on developing a common understanding of fact learning and effective practices for teaching addition and subtraction facts. We will explore a variety of strategies that support fact learning.
Facilitator: Melina McNeil
Grade Levels: P-9 Health teachers
Location: In person - Room 306
Session Description: Whether you are new to teaching health or have done so in the past, see what new resources there are for implementing the health curriculum. This session will especially be helpful in addressing outcomes related to gender identity, sexual health and human trafficking.
Facilitator: Devin Ashley and Heather Conrad
Grade Levels: P-6
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: The Literacy P-6 Teaching and Learning site has a new look! Join us as we take you through the new site and highlight where to find documents and information to help support you as you plan, teach and assess student learning.
Facilitator: Erick Lee
Grade Levels: 3-10 Math teachers
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: In this session, you will learn how you can use Knowledgehook to engage your students and get the most out of formative assessment. You will learn the essential components of the system, how to use them in your classroom. I will share some strategies and resources that teachers implement with Knowledgehook to support student learning. We will include time for questions and answers at the end.
Facilitator: Bernice McKenzie
Grade Levels: 7e et 8e années
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: Si vous êtes un nouveau/nouvelle enseignant/e de Sciences Humaines 7 ou 8 ou si vous n'êtes pas familier/familière avec le contenu des Moodles en Sciences Humaines, assistez à cette session. Il y a beaucoup plus pour soutenir l'enseignement et l’apprentissage que les versions numériques des manuels, y inclus des soutiens pour intégrer l’Approche neurolinguistique!
Facilitator: Sonya McKinnon
Grade Levels: 7-12 Language Arts teachers
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: Note - A change in the delivery method has been made since the initial posting - There are so many opportunities for literacy growth when ELA is anchored by a solid independent reading program. Between 1 -2 pm ( or at your leisure), take time to review Sonya's slide deck of resources and jot down your questions for her. Then, join Sonya for a Q and A between 2-3pm. At that time, she can answer your questions and continue the conversation. The slides can be found here.
Facilitator: Meaghan Boudreau
Grade Levels: P-2
Location: In person - Room 301
Session Description: Looking for ways to leverage technology as a tool to increase engagement and achievement in P-2 Literacy? Join me as we explore using various methods of technology that can be used in the P, 1, and 2 classes to help students engage in literacy activities. This hands-on session will explore how to use Beebots, Chatterpix, Book Creator, Scratch Jr. and other tools to connect technology and literacy skills for littles. Feel free to bring your own laptop/Chromebook but all other technology will be provided for the session. Please fill out this form to register if you plan on attending.
Facilitator: Melissa Trenbirth
Grade Levels: 7-8 Language Arts Teachers
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This is the question and answer session based on the asynchronous recording for "Long Term Planning". Session description and associated resources can be found on the asynchronous session page. Please view the slides before attending the session
Facilitator: LeeAnn Brownell
Grade Levels: P-12
Location: Online - meet link in above schedule
Session Description: This session is for teachers who administer running records with students learning English or are emergent multilinguals. The focus will be on considerations and suggestions for assessing the reading levels of students in an equitable way.