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Wednesday, August 26
 

9:00am EDT

The Language Beneath Literacy: Leveraging Talk
Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virtual
Strong readers and writers start as strong speakers and listeners. Explore practical, classroom-ready ways to develop and leverage student talk—oracy—as a foundational tool to improve both reading comprehension and written expression.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Wednesday August 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Virtual
  ELA
 
Friday, September 18
 

9:00am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
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. 
Presenters
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Teacher, SWLSB
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 →
LR

Lindsay Redhead

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

9:00am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

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

9:00am EDT

Literacy Through the Lens of Research: Stop, Start, Continue (Elementary)
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 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
avatar for Lori Essery

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

9:00am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
avatar for Silvia Patella

Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse
Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 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
avatar for Isabelle Lortie

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

10:40am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
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. 
Presenters
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Teacher, SWLSB
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 →
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Teacher, SWLSB
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.
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  ELA

10:40am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 1W9, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
avatar for Silvia Patella

Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA @ 448 Av. d'Argenteuil, Lachute, QC J8H 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
avatar for Isabelle Lortie

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 →
Friday September 18, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
184-LRHS: Room TBA
  FLS   ELA
 
Monday, September 21
 

9:00am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
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. 
Presenters
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Teacher, SWLSB
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 →
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Teacher, SWLSB
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.
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, 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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Literacy Through the Lens of Research: Stop, Start, Continue (Elementary)
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, 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
avatar for Lori Essery

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 September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
avatar for Silvia Patella

Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

9:00am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse
Monday September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, 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
avatar for Isabelle Lortie

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 September 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  FLS   ELA

10:40am EDT

Experiences with Reading Intervention
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
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. 
Presenters
avatar for Monic Farrell

Monic Farrell

Teacher, SWLSB
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 →
LR

Lindsay Redhead

Teacher, SWLSB
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.
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

10:40am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, 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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
avatar for Silvia Patella

Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse
Monday September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA @ 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, 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
avatar for Isabelle Lortie

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 September 21, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
182-RHS: Room TBA 530 Rue Northcote, Rosemère, QC J7A 1Y2, Canada
  FLS   ELA
 
Monday, October 5
 

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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

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

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
avatar for Lori Essery

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

9:00am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
avatar for Silvia Patella

Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA
  ELA

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
avatar for Isabelle Lortie

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

10:40am EDT

From Page to Perspective: Teaching Strong Responses
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am 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
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

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

10:40am EDT

Small Steps, Big Readers: Building Literacy Every Day
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada
Building a strong foundation in literacy requires a well-thought-out roadmap grounded in evidence-based practices, explicit instruction, consistency, and meaningful engagement with language. As educators, it is essential that we create daily opportunities for students to make connections between letters, sounds, words, and meaning. Through intentional teaching and structured literacy experiences, students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term reading success.Our goal is to support students in mastering phonological awareness, language acquisition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while building confidence as communicators and learners. Effective literacy instruction goes beyond teaching students how to read; it helps them understand language, think critically, express ideas clearly, and engage with the world around them.Within both classroom and resource settings, small daily habits can have a powerful impact on literacy growth. Reading aloud, engaging in meaningful conversations, exploring sounds and vocabulary, and providing regular opportunities for writing all contribute to stronger literacy development over time. When these practices are implemented consistently and intentionally, students are better equipped to become confident, capable, and lifelong readers.Together, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies that help students build strong literacy foundations, develop confidence, and become successful, engaged readers and writers from the very start.
Guest Presenters
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Silvia Patella

Teacher - Retired Teacher FGJ, SWLSB
Semi-retired educator presently working as a resource teacher at Grenville Elementary School. Working with students from grades 1 to 6 with a focus on ELA and Math.
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA
  ELA

10:40am EDT

Enseigner de façon explicite avec la littérature jeunesse
Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am 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
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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 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA
  FLS   ELA
 
Friday, November 20
 

9:00am EST

From “I Like It” to “Here’s Why”: Teaching the Reading Response Process (Elementary)
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
201-PSD: Boardroom @ 239 Mnt Lesage, Rosemère, QC J7A 4Y9, Canada
Move your elementary students beyond simple surface-level opinions when responding to texts. This workshop breaks down the reading response process, offering explicit strategies to help students find text evidence, articulate their thinking, and write meaningful, analytical responses.
Presenters
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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 →
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
201-PSD: Boardroom
  ELA

9:00am EST

Sec ELA: Cultivating Consistency
Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Virtual @ 239 Mnt Lesage, Rosemère, QC J7A 4Y9, Canada
Build a stronger, more unified ELA department. This session focuses on cultivating consistency across secondary grades by developing a shared language, utilizing explicit instruction techniques, and creating a clearer, standardized path to guide students toward meaningful written responses.
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Friday November 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Virtual
  ELA
 
Friday, December 4
 

9:00am EST

The Target Before the Task: Designing Learning Goals
Friday December 4, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 52A @ 235 Mnt Lesage, Rosemère, QC J7A 4Y6, Canada
New teachers are often juggling curriculum expectations, classroom routines, student needs, and assessment demands all at once. Clear learning targets can make that work more manageable by helping teachers identify the purpose of a lesson, choose appropriate tasks, provide focused feedback, and help students understand what they are learning and why. In this session, participants will practice turning curriculum expectations into clear, student-friendly learning targets and consider how those targets can support planning, instruction, and assessment
Presenters
avatar for Stephanie McNaughton

Stephanie McNaughton

ELA/Gen Ped Consultant, SWLSB

Friday December 4, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
200-School Board: Room 52A
  ELA
 

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