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9:00am EDT

The Creative Process: From Studio Chaos to Assessment

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

The Creative Process: From Studio Chaos to Assessment explores how the messy, unpredictable stages of art-making can become meaningful evidence of student learning. Grounded in the Quebec Arts Education curriculum, this workshop looks at how teachers can encourage risk-taking, experimentation, problem-solving, and reflection while creating a studio environment that feels both creative and manageable. Participants will leave with practical strategies for documenting and assessing the creative process, not just the final product.

Presenters

Christina Karamalis

Student Services Consultant, SWLSB

Over my 22 years in education, I’ve had the privilege of seeing school life from almost every angle, from elementary and high school classrooms to working directly with leadership teams as a consultant. My roots are in Art Education, which taught me early on to look at challenges... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Arts

Target Audience All Staff
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation

9:00am EDT

Finding and Tailoring CCQ Lessons for your Classroom

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

In this hands-on workshop, you will explore a selection of CCQ learning activities on the LEARN website, and will walk away with the tools and resources that best fit your classroom and student needs.
Quickly locate the resources, focus on what is applicable to your context, and be ready to implement them tomorrow!

Guest Presenters

Craig Bullett

Pedagogical Consultant - Educational Technology, LEARN Quebec

Craig is a pedagogical consultant (Educational Technology) provincial service, for the Anglophone Community at LEARN. A former high school teacher for computer science and technology in the NFSB and LBPSB school boards, he was also the ICT (information and communication technology... Read More →

Elizabeth Alloul

Pedagogical Consultant - ESL, LEARN Quebec

Elizabeth Alloul currently works as a pedagogical consultant at LEARN. Her mission is to connect English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, with the latest and best teaching information, projects and activities available across Quebec. With 15 years of experience teaching ESL at... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

CCQ

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 01-Culture, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Beyond Counting: The Role of Spatial Awareness in Numeracy

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 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 →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Early Intervention

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

9:00am EDT

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

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 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

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Early Intervention

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

9:00am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

This practical and engaging workshop supports secondary teachers in helping students move beyond summary to develop thoughtful, evidence-based responses to texts. Participants will explore effective instructional strategies, assessment practices, and classroom tools that build students’ ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate their perspectives with confidence.

Presenters

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

ELA

Target Audience Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation, 07-Diversity

9:00am EDT

Literacy Through the Lens of Research: Stop, Start, Continue (Elementary)

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

This workshop for elementary teacher explores current research on effective literacy instruction and examines practices teachers should stop, start, and continue using in the classroom. Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies aligned with the Science of Reading, along with ready-to-use tools and resources!

Presenters

Lori Essery

CCQ/SexEd/ELA Consultant, SWLSB

As an educational consultant, I support the implementation of the Culture and Citizenship in Quebec (CCQ) program, Sexuality Education for elementary and secondary schools, and English Language Arts (ELA). Having taught Kindergarten through Grade 6, my expertise is in elementary English... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

ELA

Target Audience Elementary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 07-Diversity

9:00am EDT

Différencier en FLS au secondaire grâce à l’IA : Soutenir la littératie, la rétention et la motivation.

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Cet atelier de 75 minutes s’adresse aux enseignants de FLS au secondaire confrontés à une hétérogénéité croissante des profils d’élèves, à des défis marqués en littératie ainsi qu’à une baisse de motivation et d’engagement. Nous explorerons des stratégies pédagogiques concrètes pour favoriser l’acquisition et la rétention du vocabulaire par des mises en situation signifiantes pour renforcer la motivation des élèves.

Tout au long de cet atelier, des exemples concrets illustreront comment l’intelligence artificielle peut aider l’enseignant à adapter les textes, les tâches et les appuis linguistiques, tout en respectant la progression des apprentissages et les exigences du secondaire. Les balises sur les usages pertinents de l’IA et sur ses limites en contexte scolaire seront aussi présentées.

Presenters

Patricia Clohosy

FSL Consultant, SWLSB

Patricia est conseillère pédagogique en français langue seconde (FLS) pour la Commission scolaire Sir-Wilfrid Laurier. Elle se spécialise en français langue seconde au primaire et au secondaire. Avant de devenir conseillère pédagogique, Patricia a enseigné le français langue... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

FLS

Target Audience Secondary
Language French, English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Soutenir l'autonomie des élèves en français, langue seconde

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Comment soutenir l’autonomie des élèves en français langue seconde dans des classes aux besoins variés ? Cette formation proposera des stratégies, des ressources et des exemples concrets pour rendre les apprentissages plus accessibles et favoriser l’engagement de tous les élèves.

Presenters

Anabel Fournier

FSL Consultant, SWLSB

Avec plus de dix ans d’expérience en enseignement et trois ans comme conseillère pédagogique, elle s’intéresse particulièrement au développement de la littératie en français langue seconde ainsi qu’aux pratiques pédagogiques innovantes et appuyées par la recherche... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

FLS

Target Audience Elementary
Language French, English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Les recherches démontrent que l'enseignement explicite est une des meilleures méthodes pour s'assurer que tous nos élèves réussissent. Lors de cet atelier sans prétention, je vais vous montrer la méthode de travail et d'organisation que j'utilise pour créer des activités pédagogiques, autant en lecture, qu'en écriture et en interaction orale, avec la littérature jeunesse. À la fin de l'atelier, j'aimerais qu'on réserve du temps pour créer des leçons ensemble, avec un gabarit qui préconise l'enseignement explicite. Apportez vos albums de littérature jeunesse préférés si vous le désirez!

Guest Presenters

Isabelle Lortie

Teacher - Français 2e lang.pre, SWLSB

Je suis enseignante de français immersion depuis plus de 20 ans au 3e cycle du primaire. J'adore la littérature jeunesse et elle fait partie intégrante de mes leçons en classe. Que ce soit pour découvrir une nouvelle règle de grammmaire, approfondir le vocabulaire ou travailler... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

FLS ELA

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language French
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Today's curriculum is often packed with content, creating pressure and stress for both students and educators. Incorporating regular outdoor learning opportunities into the curriculum can alleviate stress, encourage a more positive mindset, and promote writing.Let`s explore simple, practical activities that take students outdoors to engage with their environment through place-based learning. These activities are designed to promote curiosity, mindfulness, and writing through meaningful connections with nature, benefiting both students and educators.Through intentional exploration, observation, and journaling, students will learn how to document their discoveries, reflect on their experiences, and engage in thoughtful discussions. Nature-inspired journaling sessions will help students capture details and insights for writing, while building calmness and emotional resilience.

Guest Presenters

Kelly Fahey

Teacher - Generalist (Cycle 1-6), SWLSB

Kelly Fahey is an educator and teacher mentor who brings curriculum outdoors through place-based pedagogy. She develops outdoor learning programs, has managed an outdoor education centre, and promotes outdoor education via provincial workshops. She is a Teacher Advisor with Take Me... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

General Pedagogy

Target Audience Elementary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 08-Success, 02-Language, 03-Planning, 07-Diversity, 06-Management

9:00am EDT

Intégrer la musique dans la salle de classe

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Vous devez enseigner une règle de grammaire, enseigner tes tables de multiplications, des stratégies de lecture et vous voulez ajouter une touche magique à votre enseignement ? Vous souhaitez calmer votre groupe revenant d'une récréation agitée?Vous avez le goût de développer ce lien invisible entre vous et vos élèves qui vous permettra de les mener tout droit vers la réussite? Cet atelier est pour vous! La musique a ce pouvoir insoupçonné de transformer les tâches ardues en activités ludiques, de recentrer chaque personne avec des activités motrices simples liées au mouvement, au rythme et à l'attention. Elle a cette capacité de rassembler autour d'un projet commun, de se connecter à ses émotions et de s'élever pour accéder à une grande satisfaction personnelle et collective. Cet atelier s'adressant autant aux titulaires qu'aux spécialistes du primaire vous fournira des outils concrets à ajouter à vos stratégies pour vous concentrer sur l'essentiel. Objectifs de l’atelier· Intégrer la musique comme outil pédagogique pour faciliter l’apprentissage (grammaire, tables de multiplication, lecture).· Utiliser des activités musicales pour améliorer la concentration et le retour au calme des élèves.· Développer des stratégies d’enseignement engageantes basées sur le rythme, le mouvement et l’écoute.· Favoriser la motivation et le plaisir d’apprendre chez les élèves.· Renforcer le lien enseignant–élèves afin de soutenir un climat de classe positif.· Encourager la participation active et la collaboration au sein du groupe.· Permettre aux élèves de mieux gérer leurs émotions grâce à des activités musicales.· Outiller les enseignants avec des pratiques concrètes, simples et transférables en classe. Objectifs principaux de l’atelier1. Intégrer la musique comme levier pédagogique pour soutenir les apprentissages (lecture, écriture, mathématiques).2. Utiliser le rythme et le mouvement pour favoriser l’attention et le retour au calme, notamment lors des transitions en classe.3. Renforcer l’engagement et le climat de classe en créant un lien positif entre l’enseignant et les élèves.

Guest Presenters

Isabelle Brassard

Teacher - Elementary Music, SWLSB

Isabelle Brassard enseigne la musique à l’école St-Paul Elementary depuis 2005. Spécialisée en musique après un baccalauréat en enseignement primaire et préscolaire, elle a suivi des formations musicales au Collège Marie-Victorin et avec Orff Québec. Chant populaire, piano... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

General Pedagogy

Target Audience Elementary
Language French
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Leveraging Executive Function Skills in Lesson Design

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Student behaviours and lagging academic gains can sometimes be difficult to understand and may interfere with learning and classroom functioning. This workshop explores lesson design through a neuroscience-informed lens, helping educators understand Executive Function Skills and their role in learning, behaviour, and self-regulation. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based lesson design strategies that foster executive function development, increase student engagement, strengthen self-regulation, and support more inclusive and responsive learning environments.

Guest Presenters

Tina Newton

Education Professional, Center of Excellence for Mental Health -LBPSB

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

General Pedagogy

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Development and Learning in Elementary Math

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by integrating 6 teaching Recommendations outlined in the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), with an emphasis on the development of a key elementary concept across cycles. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching mathematics.

Presenters

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, SWLSB

Vanessa Rayner is the pedagogical consultant for elementary mathematics for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, where she collaborates with elementary math teachers to develop effective teaching practices and foundational understandings essential to building and extending math concepts... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Math

Target Audience Elementary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 02-Language, 03-Planning, 04-Teaching, 07-Diversity, 08-Success, 12-Digital

9:00am EDT

Secondary Math: Rich Tasks and Formative Assessment to Develop Critical Thinking in Competency 1 and 2

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Rich tasks can deepen student understanding, promote critical thinking, and encourage meaningful engagement without sacrificing rigour. In this hands-on workshop, teachers will explore classroom-ready examples that help students reason, justify, and reflect on their learning. We’ll look at how rich tasks can be used in everyday instruction, as well as how tasks that develop the C1 competency can help students prepare for summative C2 assessments. Participants will also have time to work directly with selected examples and consider how they could be adapted for their own classrooms. We’ll also explore practical strategies for creating rich tasks using existing materials, helping reduce prep time without compromising quality. Whether you’re new to rich tasks or looking to expand your toolkit, this session offers concrete steps for making critical thinking a natural part of your math classroom.

Presenters

James Gore

Math Consultant, SWLSB

James Gore is the secondary mathematics pedagogical consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Before moving into this role, he taught mathematics in several schools across the board and worked with students, teachers, and communities in a variety of contexts. He is also... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Math

Target Audience Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation, 06-Management, 08-Success, 11-PD & Profession

9:00am EDT

Different Ways to Get Striking and Fielding into your Phys. Ed Program

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

This interactive workshop will provide teachers with the opportunity to experience and participate in a variety of striking and fielding games that can be integrated into their Physical Education programs. Participants will explore the fundamental skills, strategies, rules, and teaching approaches associated with Cricket, Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5. Through active participation and practical activities, teachers will gain ideas and resources to create engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for students of all skill levels.

Guest Presenters

Robert Richard

Teacher - Elem. Physical Education, SWLSB

Physical Education Teacher from Saint Vincent with over 20 years experience.

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Phys Ed

Target Audience Elementary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 11-PD & Profession

9:00am EDT

PurInstinct: Learning a New Sport Based on Fast Decision-Making

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

PürInstinct is a no-contact sport played 3 against 2 (teams of 6, 7, or 8) on a simple field, indoors or outside. In this workshop, you will learn the basic rules to get the game running in minutes and discover the 6 levels of difficulty that progressively challenge your students' decision-making. Designed for ages 10 and up, this is an active workshop: be ready to play, participate, and have fun.

Guest Presenters

Dominique Soucy

PurInstinct

I am a former All-Canadian and pro basketball player. I grew up in a multisport community where play mattered as much as competition. After my career, I wanted a better way to train young athletes. I focused on fast decisions, because I saw that most systems ignored this skill.

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Phys Ed

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Engaging students using physical computing and python programming

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

In this workshop participants will learn how to code a simple physical computing setup on a Raspberry Pi using motors, lights, etc. and python programming language. It will be an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the equipment and practice a coding exercise which you could then adapt or use on your equipment back at your school.

This workshop will be aimed at beginners and teachers who may be interested in this topic but may not know how to get started or how to incorporate physical computing using a Raspberry Pi computer.

Guest Presenters

Andy Côté

Laboratory Technician, SWLSB

I'm a laboratory technician who's been working with the board since 2006. I have worked in many of the high schools around the board and even did a stint in a private high school in Montreal. I have developed an interest in coding 2018 and have help Ian Ritchie develop the coding... Read More →

Ian Ritchie

Teacher - Sec. Math - Science, SWLSB

I have been teaching Cycle 1 Science and Technology since 2004, before becoming a teacher I worked in the Telecom industry doing digital mapping. As a teacher, I work hard at integrating Technology into the curriculum. Over the years I have used Lego Robotics, iPads, Netbooks, Online... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

SciTech

Target Audience Secondary, Adult Ed
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 12-Digital, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Strategies to increase student participation and hard thinking

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Are your students doing the intellectual heavy lifting in your classroom? In this workshop on "Building Ratio" we will explore how to successfully shift the cognitive work—the thinking, writing, analyzing, and talking—from the teacher to the students.

You will walk away with a practical, easy-to-implement toolkit of engaging techniques designed to multiply the number of voices in your room and push your students to think harder.

Join us to learn how to step back, boost the ratio, and make every student an active, focused participant in their own learning!

Presenters

Sam Altarac

SciTech Consultant, SWLSB

As the Science Consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, I support science and technology programming across 40 elementary and high schools. My work is centered on applying cognitive science—such as Cognitive Load Theory and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction—to... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

SciTech

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation

9:00am EDT

Increasing Student Engagement in Social Studies using Historical Thinking

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Based on the Historical Thinking in Practice (HTIP) PD series, this introductory session provides an overview of the 6 Historical Thinking concepts and explores practical strategies for increasing student engagement in social studies through inquiry-based learning. Participants will examine how incorporating historical thinking can foster critical thinking, make history more meaningful, and increase student engagement. They will also hear from an HTIP teacher participant about how historical thinking-based activities can be effectively integrated into the everyday classroom. Educators will leave with classroom-ready ideas and adaptable strategies to support engaging, student-centered learning. While this workshop is aimed primarily at high school teachers, all educators are welcome.

Presenters

Gloria Longo

Social Studies Consultant, SWLSB

I am a dedicated and passionate consultant driven by a simple mission: supporting those who help the "kids." I hold a B.Ed. with teachables in History and Geography and recently earned my M.A. in Educational Leadership from McGill University. Prior to consulting, I spent 14 years... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Social Studies

Target Audience Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

From Reports to Action: Differentiation that Drives Results for Diverse Learners

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

From Reports to Action: Differentiation That Drives Results for Diverse Learners is designed to help teachers confidently turn professional report recommendations into practical classroom strategies that truly support student success. This session will explore how to better understand student learning profiles, recognize how students learn best, and apply accommodations and differentiation in meaningful, manageable ways. Using real-life classroom scenarios and connections to UDL, RTI, and MTSS frameworks, participants will explore inclusive strategies that support engagement, accessibility, and achievement for diverse learners. Teachers will leave with practical tools, ideas, and approaches they can immediately apply to instruction, assessment, and classroom supports to create responsive learning environments where all students can thrive.

Presenters

Melissa D'Ambrosio

Student Services Consultant, SWLSB

At heart, I am an educator. My perspective is shaped by years of rewarding, hands-on experience as both a generalist teacher and a remedial teacher specializing in diverse learning needs. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep passion for professional collaboration, mentorship... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Spec Ed

Target Audience All Staff
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

The Science of Reading Meets Secondary Literacy: Cross-Curricular and Disciplinary Literacy Strategies for Every Classroom

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Adolescent literacy is a shared responsibility across all subject areas. This interactive session explores how secondary educators can apply Science of Reading principles through practical, evidence-based strategies that support multisyllabic word reading, Tier 2 vocabulary development, fluency, comprehension, and disciplinary literacy. Participants will engage with classroom-ready routines, including vocabulary instruction and the "Get-the-Gist" strategy, to strengthen literacy outcomes and student understanding across the curriculum.

Guest Presenters

Dr. Todd Cunningham

CEO, Learn Different

Dr. Cunningham is a clinical and school psychologies, Assistant Professor (teaching stream), Chair of the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto and provides psychological services through is private practice. His research investigates the support... Read More →

John DeLuca

Business Development Lead, Learn Different

Currently the Business Development Lead at Learn Different, John's influence extends beyond teaching. A skilled connector, he collaborates with School Boards, colleges, and businesses, uniting pedagogy with practicality through webinars, marketing, and resource creation. With 17... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Spec Ed

Target Audience Secondary, Resource, New Teachers, Admin & Leadership
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 01-Culture, 03-Planning, 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation, 07-Diversity, 11-PD & Profession, 12-Digital

10:40am EDT

The Creative Process: From Studio Chaos to Assessment

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Presenters

Christina Karamalis

Student Services Consultant, SWLSB

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Arts

Target Audience All Staff
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning, 04-Teaching, 05-Evaluation

10:40am EDT

Finding and Tailoring CCQ Lessons for your Classroom

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Guest Presenters

Craig Bullett

Pedagogical Consultant - Educational Technology, LEARN Quebec

Elizabeth Alloul

Pedagogical Consultant - ESL, LEARN Quebec

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

CCQ

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 01-Culture, 04-Teaching

10:40am EDT

Thinking Clearly: Logical Fallacies and Reasoning Errors (Secondary)

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

This interactive secondary workshop explores logical fallacies, reasoning errors, and how arguments shape opinions and public conversations within the Culture and Citizenship in Québec (CCQ) program. Teachers will learn practical strategies to strengthen critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and media literacy by helping students move beyond simply identifying fallacies to analyzing and improving arguments. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use activities, a slide deck, and supporting classroom materials.

Presenters