SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

This workshop explores how early spatial skills in 4-6 year-olds are a stronger predictor of later math success than number recognition. Educators will learn to design dynamic classrooms using loose parts, creative materials and invitations to play to bridge the gap between physical play and abstract math. Through observation, teachers can easily translate everyday play into rich, evidence-based data.

Presenters

Jessica Rooney

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

My name is Jessica, and I taught preschool and Cycle 1 for 25 years. I am now one of the Early Intervention Consultants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. In this role, I support teachers with everything related to the preschool program (K4 and K5). I am deeply passionate about... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

Early Intervention

Target Audience Preschool & Cycle One
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED North (LRHS)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

The Art and Science of Play: Seeing the Learning in the Laughter

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

Seeing the Learning in the Laughter is a 75 min interactive workshop designed for preschool educators to bridge the gap between joyful play and deep developmental growth. Participants will explore how play drives cognitive, social, and emotional development, while gaining practical strategies to use the environment as a "third teacher." Educators will master the art of creating low-cost invitations and provocations, leaving with the tools to confidently co-construct, document, and share the learning happening behind the laughter.

Presenters

Lee-Ann Mascis

Early Intervention Consultant, SWLSB

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

Early Intervention

Target Audience Preschool & Cycle One
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED North (LRHS)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 06-Management

9:00am EDT

Mastering the Parent Component: from theory to implementation

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

This workshop is tailored for pre-kindergarten teachers and school administrators to demystify the compliance framework of the Parent Component, transforming a government mandate into a powerful vehicle for meaningful engagement.
Together, we will break down the requirement of holding ten meetings across the academic year, unpacking the operational logistics of fund allocations and permissible spending. Moving from theory to practice, educators and leaders will map out potential meeting topics and identify key community stakeholders ready to support school initiatives.
Most importantly, this session looks past the paperwork to focus on the true heart of the mandate: building, nurturing, and deeply developing the relationship between schools and families.

Presenters

Svetlana Vanegas

Transitions Agent, SWLSB

Svetlana Vanegas is the Project Development Officer for Early Transitions, focusing on two key mandates: preschool registrations and the Parent Component. In her role, she supports parents navigating the Student Profile form and manages the collected data. Svetlana also provides essential... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA

Early Transitions