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ConnectEd Canada 2013

Registration Opens and a Call for Discussion Facilitators The details are coming together for the second ConnectEd Conference. The discussion proposals that have been submitted so far have us very excited about round 2. We are looking for more proposals, please don’t leave it too late. We would rather have a tentative outline of a… Continue reading ConnectEd Canada 2013

ConnectEd Canada

We are pleased to announce that the Calgary Science School will once again host the annual ConnectEd Conference on May 24-26, 2013. The conference will begin on Friday May 24, 2013 at the Calgary Science School on a “regular” school day. Attendees are encouraged to visit classrooms, observe lessons, and speak with teachers and students.… Continue reading ConnectEd Canada

Field Experiences

54 University Education Students between October 22-23! From October 22 to November 2, 2013 we will be hosting two cohorts of 14 Education Students from the University of Calgary. The program is titled “Life in Schools” and will give the students a week of observation, participation and reflections at two public schools in Calgary. The… Continue reading Field Experiences

Learning Coaches Networking Day

Originially printed in the Calgary Science School SpectrumChris Dittmann Communications Director On August 31, 2012 the Calgary Science School hosted a networking/PD event for learning coaches, organized by CSS PD and Collaboration Coordinator Dan McWilliam. The purpose of the session was to bring together learning coaches and instructional leaders from a variety of schools and… Continue reading Learning Coaches Networking Day

Learning Coaches Networking Day: Creating Pedagogical Partnerships

On August 31, 2012 the Calgary Science School hosted a networking/PD event for Learning Coaches. The purpose of the session was to bring together Learning Coaches and Instructional Leaders from a variety of schools and districts to discuss the role and explore best practices and skills as we strive to support enhanced teacher learning. We… Continue reading Learning Coaches Networking Day: Creating Pedagogical Partnerships

Learning Coaches – One Year Later…

-by Erin Couillard, Professional Development and Collaboration Coordinator We have reached the end of our first year with designated learning coaches within the school. Last fall, two Math/Science learning coaches and two Humanities learning coaches were selected from teachers who applied for the positions through a letter of intent process. For more information on the… Continue reading Learning Coaches – One Year Later…

ConnectEd Canada May 25-27, 2012

Registration for ConnectED Canada is now open. Registration is being generously handled by the Calgary Regional Consortium. You can register for the event by clicking here. We have set aside 150 spots for Alberta attendees and 150 spots for out of province. If the out-of-province spots are not filled by April 1st – the remaining… Continue reading ConnectEd Canada May 25-27, 2012

ConnectED Canada is Coming to CSS!

In May 2012, a new annual Canadian educational conference is starting and the Calgary Science School has been asked to be the first host! This exciting event will be taking place at our school May 25-27, 2012. ConnectED Canada will be a yearly educational event that brings together teachers, administrators, students, parents and other stakeholders… Continue reading ConnectED Canada is Coming to CSS!

The Gift of Team Teaching

by Candice Shaw, Grade 7 Math/Science Teacher As a teacher with 2 full years of experience, I acknowledge that I have learned a tremendous amount in those years, much more than University education could ever teach me. However, I know that I have even more to learn in order to better my practice. I graduated… Continue reading The Gift of Team Teaching

First Attempts In Learning

by Deirdre Bailey I used to think exclusively in black and white. I have a sincere appreciation for the clear-cut, precise and absolute and have argued that those who are not 100% sure of their accuracy should not be entitled to an opinion. I have spent most of my life infuriated by indecisiveness and I… Continue reading First Attempts In Learning