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SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage
Wednesday, August 26
 

9:00am EDT

Tier 1 Math: Visuals & Manipulatives
LIMITED3.00 PD
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendation 3 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to use manipulatives and visual models to build deep mathematical understanding.


Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
200-School Board: 36A (Directorate Room)
  Math
 
Thursday, August 27
 

11:00am EDT

Indigenous Learning: Active T&R
LIMITED1.00 PD
Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Zoom Link: https://swlauriersb.zoom.us/j/81980615401?pwd=AKxmZD02FGdGG0lMtoFaDEReLA9LWs.1

We are taking steps to support active Truth & Reconciliation in every school.

We will help you get started for September 30th at your school: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

Come and connect to Land-Based learning and 10 months of Truth & Reconciliation to support you and your school.

The Kwey Podcast # 7: Chatting about Land-Based Learning Day at the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB)Stacy Anne Allen 
Presenters
avatar for Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Community/Personal Dev Animator, 220-Pedagogical Services
With 30 years of experience as a behaviour specialist, Canadian Armed Forces Reservist, and media communicator, Daniel empowers educational communities by fostering leadership development, increasing and expanding the internal strengths, skills, and overall ability, and building levers... Read More →
avatar for Melanie Bujold

Melanie Bujold

Social Services Officer, 220-Pedagogical Services
I am the Social Services Officer working out of the Pedagogcial Services Department. My work includes the promotion of health, wellbeing, and equity in our school communities; this includes but is not limited to: mental health, suicide prevention, Truth and Reconciliation, DEI, substance... Read More →
Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virtual
 
Friday, September 18
 

9:00am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Lindsay and Monic invite participants to come and learn about the York University reading intervention that they delivered over the 2024-2026 school years. In this session, participants will discover the impressive results of the students who participated in the study and will also discuss the key elements of the intervention. 
Guest Presenters
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 172-Ste-Agathe Elementary
Lindsay has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. Over the past two years she delivered York University's reading intervention to her students.
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Eng/Film appreciation/psy, 301-Vimont
Monic has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. She has a keen interest in reading instruction and intervention. Over the past two years she worked part time to help coordinate a reading intervention initiative with York University, in Sir Wilfrid... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: 245 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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 →
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: 224 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

9:00am EDT

Development and Learning in Elementary Math
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: 235 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

10:40am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Lindsay and Monic invite participants to come and learn about the York University reading intervention that they delivered over the 2024-2026 school years. In this session, participants will discover the impressive results of the students who participated in the study and will also discuss the key elements of the intervention. 
Guest Presenters
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 172-Ste-Agathe Elementary
Lindsay has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. Over the past two years she delivered York University's reading intervention to her students.
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Eng/Film appreciation/psy, 301-Vimont
Monic has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. She has a keen interest in reading instruction and intervention. Over the past two years she worked part time to help coordinate a reading intervention initiative with York University, in Sir Wilfrid... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: 245 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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 →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: 224 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada

10:40am EDT

Development and Learning in Elementary Math
LIMITED1.25 PD
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: 235 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
 
Monday, September 21
 

9:00am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Lindsay and Monic invite participants to come and learn about the York University reading intervention that they delivered over the 2024-2026 school years. In this session, participants will discover the impressive results of the students who participated in the study and will also discuss the key elements of the intervention. 
Guest Presenters
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 172-Ste-Agathe Elementary
Lindsay has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. Over the past two years she delivered York University's reading intervention to her students.
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Eng/Film appreciation/psy, 301-Vimont
Monic has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. She has a keen interest in reading instruction and intervention. Over the past two years she worked part time to help coordinate a reading intervention initiative with York University, in Sir Wilfrid... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
187-RHS: B-104 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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 September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
187-RHS: B-111 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada

10:40am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Lindsay and Monic invite participants to come and learn about the York University reading intervention that they delivered over the 2024-2026 school years. In this session, participants will discover the impressive results of the students who participated in the study and will also discuss the key elements of the intervention. 
Guest Presenters
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 172-Ste-Agathe Elementary
Lindsay has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. Over the past two years she delivered York University's reading intervention to her students.
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Eng/Film appreciation/psy, 301-Vimont
Monic has been working for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board for twenty years. She has a keen interest in reading instruction and intervention. Over the past two years she worked part time to help coordinate a reading intervention initiative with York University, in Sir Wilfrid... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
187-RHS: B-104 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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 September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
187-RHS: B-111 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
 
Monday, October 5
 

9:00am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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
188-LJA: TBA

9:00am EDT

Development and Learning in Elementary Math
FILLING1.25 PD
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
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
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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
188-LJA: TBA

10:40am EDT

Exploring, Engaging, Journaling: Outdoor Learning to Inspire Curiosity, Writing and Mindfulness
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Kelly Fahey

Kelly Fahey

Generalist (Cycle 1-6), 162-Morin Heights Elementary
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 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
188-LJA: TBA

10:40am EDT

Development and Learning in Elementary Math
LIMITED1.25 PD
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
188-LJA: TBA
 
Monday, October 26
 

9:00am EDT

Tier 1 Math: Practical and Effective Strategies for Teaching Math
LIMITED6.00 PD
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? 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). Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching mathematics with a focus on key concepts.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 26, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
200-School Board: 32A (Board Room)
 
Friday, November 20
 

9:00am EST

Tier 1 Math: Word Problems & Fluency
LIMITED3.00 PD
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendations 5 and 6 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to solve word problems and build fluency in mathematics.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: 52A (Training Lab)
  Math
 
Friday, February 12
 

9:00am EST

Tier 1 Math: Visuals & Manipulatives
LIMITED3.00 PD
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendation 3 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to use manipulatives and visual models to build deep mathematical understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Friday February 12, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: 36A (Directorate Room)
  Math
 
Friday, April 23
 

9:00am EDT

Tier 1 Math: Word Problems & Fluency
LIMITED3.00 PD
Limited Capacity seats available
How can we better support students who struggle to grasp foundational math concepts in the general education classroom? This workshop focuses on strengthening Tier 1 math instruction by making abstract concepts concrete. With a focus on Recommendations 5 and 6 from the What Works Clearing House Practice Guide 26 (2021), participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to solve word problems and build fluency in mathematics.
Presenters
avatar for Vanessa Rayner

Vanessa Rayner

Math Consultant, 220-Pedagogical Services
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 →

Friday April 23, 2027 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
200-School Board: 36A (Directorate Room)
  Math
 

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