Name: Let's Talk Lunch
Start: 2024-08-27T12:00:00-0600
End: 2024-08-27T12:45:00-0600

ECSD Elementary Summer Summit: Cultivating Excellence - Growing TogetherJoin us on August 27 for a day of inspiration, learning, and growth. With over 40 sessions offering classroom-ready resources, practical strategies, and engaging lessons, our Summer Summit is designed to prepare you for the upcoming school year. Explore the schedule below and plan your journey towards cultivating excellence in education.

Tuesday August 27, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT

Leadership Hall

Join us for a refreshing lunch with colleagues! Not only will there be great food and friends we will also have our AAC and SLP team for a lunch and learn all about communication!

Let's Talk Lunch Playground Area
Explore the incredible technology that empowers our non-speaking students! This interactive session will showcase how communication devices can be integrated into the classroom to support curriculum access, facilitate engaging conversations, and ensure that communication is inclusive for all students. What to Expect: Hands-On Activities: Engage with the latest AAC devices and see firsthand how they can be utilized to support student learning and interaction. Expert Insights: Learn from AAC mentors about the best practices and strategies for incorporating assistive technology in the classroom. Q&A Session: Ask questions and discuss real-life applications and scenarios with experienced AAC professionals. Networking: Connect with other educators and professionals who are passionate about inclusive communication. Whether you're new to AAC or looking to expand your knowledge, this lunch event offers a valuable opportunity to learn, share, and grow.

Speakers

Trisha Roffey

Manager of Elementary Curriculum, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Trish Roffey is the Manager of Elementary Curriculum for Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is an urban hippy with backyard chickens and bees, loves to build computers, and uses way too many exclamation points in emails!!!

Shamala Manilall

Manager OT/PT, Edmonton Catholic School District

Shamala Manilall  and Christina Armstrong are registered Occupational Therapists with over twenty years’ experience working with children. They are co-authors of FOCUS on Self-Regulation. Over the course of their careers they have provided professional development to many... Read More →

Toby Scott

AT Specialist, Edmonton Catholic School District

Toby is an educator and assistive technology specialist supporting students with significant disabilities from preschool through high school With Edmonton Catholic Schools. She is passionate about inclusion and ensuring access to communication, literacy, the curriculum and a genuine... Read More →

Krista Wennerstrom

Manager, Speech-Language Pathology, Edmonton Catholic School

Krista is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years experience supporting children with complex needs. For much of her career she has focused her practice on inclusion and advocating for the rights of all children to have a voice. In her role at Edmonton Catholic Schools, you can... Read More →

Tuesday August 27, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Leadership Hall

All Participants