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Time:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, West 16615 109 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
The first annual Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR) Gathering 2023 is for language learners, language speakers, language advocates to come together to share, learn, connect and collaborate.
Let's gather to:
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Podcast featuring ASCA President Brandi Rai, and Wendy Keiver, Executive Director
with Susan Janzen "Living and Loving Each Day"
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Online
When is a fidget a reward for negative behavior, and when is it a tool for self-regulation? In this session, we will look at tools for focus and attention, self-regulation, and decreasing behaviors without the interference of accidental rewards.
Let us introduce fidgets to your students, we provide a circle and the opportunity to interact and trial fidgets with the purpose of your students.
Information and Registration (at no charge)
Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Fundraising Associations (FRAs) are separate, legal entities with distinct rules to follow, responsibilities to comply with and liabilities to consider.
Positive, collaborative, mutually respectful relationships with the principal and school council are integral to the success of each and in the best interests of students. Clarity of who has authority for what, is essential.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Creating School Council Plans to Engage the School Community
This is a 3 module, self-paced school council professional development opportunity incorporating tasks and deadlines determined by your school council.
Facilitated, pre-scheduled group option. Facilitated by an ASCA Instructor for a minimum of 2 school councils to a maximum of 5 school councils.
Each registered school council pays $500 for three (3) pre-scheduled ‘live’ sessions, plus instructional recordings access for 8 weeks. Moderate ASCA support and/or assistance may be provided.
3 Sessions on Mondays (in sequence) - Module 1 April 3, Module 2 April 17 and Module 3 April 24 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
This is a 3 module, self-paced school council professional development opportunity incorporating tasks and deadlines determined by your school council.
Facilitated, pre-scheduled group option.
Facilitated by an ASCA Instructor for a minimum of 2 school councils to a maximum of 5 school councils. Each registered school council pays $500 for three (3) pre-scheduled ‘live’ sessions, plus instructional recordings access for 8 weeks. Moderate ASCA support and/or assistance may be provided.
Schedule/Dates:
3 Sessions on Mondays (in sequence) - Module 1 April 3, Module 2 April 17 and Module 3 April 24 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Some children struggle with perfectionism and it is hard to understand why they get so upset. Do you know how to respond to your child who is upset that they 'failed' their test when they got 89%? Sometimes encouraging them makes them more upset. There is a way to communicate in a better way that will help them with their own emotions and support them when they are upset. Come learn how.
Information and Registration (at no charge)
Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Understanding the advisory role of school councils through a review of the legislation, exploring rights, responsibilities and choices including which topics/areas are open for discussion helps to guide school council and its work in the school community. Learning how to identify the work of school councils, how to frame a “personal issue” from a school council perspective and how to broach sensitive topics is essential for new and returning members.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
School Councils often struggle with identifying the types of activities and work they should be doing in order to truly fulfil their legislated role.
School councils are encouraged to examine what they are doing in relation to the Assurance Framework, their intended purpose and the intended result of their work, and then consider strategies to enhance school council’s role in the school community, supporting expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online
This is a 3 module, self-paced school council professional development opportunity incorporating tasks and deadlines determined by your school council.
Facilitated, pre-scheduled group option.
Facilitated by an ASCA Instructor for a minimum of 2 school councils to a maximum of 5 school councils. Each registered school council pays $500 for three (3) pre-scheduled ‘live’ sessions, plus instructional recordings access for 8 weeks. Moderate ASCA support and/or assistance may be provided.
Schedule/Dates:
3 Sessions on Tuesdays (in sequence) – Module 1 April 11, Module 2 April 18 and Module 3 April 25 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Online
Creating School Council Plans to Engage the School Community
This is a 3 module, self-paced school council professional development opportunity incorporating tasks and deadlines determined by your school council.
Facilitated, pre-scheduled group option. Facilitated by an ASCA Instructor for a minimum of 2 school councils to a maximum of 5 school councils.
Each registered school council pays $500 for three (3) pre-scheduled ‘live’ sessions, plus instructional recordings access for 8 weeks. Moderate ASCA support and/or assistance may be provided.
3 Sessions on Tuesdays (in sequence) – Module 1 April 11, Module 2 April 18 and Module 3 April 25 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
School councils would like their school community to be dynamic, exciting places, where parents feel authentically engaged in supporting and enhancing student learning. Using local context, define effective engagement, identify existing challenges, explore possible solutions and learn how to create goals and plans focused on creating engagement opportunities for the school community which align with the expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful involvement, recruitment and effective engagement require planning and goal setting. A plan should be simple to communicate and achievable - given the time and resources available. Exploration of the value of goal setting, planning, idea sharing, open discussion, consensus building.
Aligning with the Assurance Framework, evaluation and potential modification are vital to the creation of ongoing plans. Learn about schools’ Annual Education Plan, and how to identify areas where your school council may assist in achieving identified targets, as well as ongoing school council professional development. Understand how to create a Draft 1 Year Plan specifying actions, resources, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
All Day
Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton
Inclusion Alberta presents its 2023 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference April 14-15th at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, AB!
The Conference is a time for families, allies, educators and service providers from all over the province to deepen their knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with developmental disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community.
The Conference is the largest and longest standing of its kind in the world and offers fully-inclusive onsite child and teen care so parents and guardians can enjoy the Conference worry-free.
Discounted Early Bird ticket pricing is in effect until February 28th.
Time:
All Day
Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton
Inclusion Alberta presents its 2023 Inclusion Alberta Family Conference April 14-15th at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, AB!
The Conference is a time for families, allies, educators and service providers from all over the province to deepen their knowledge and commitment to assisting children and adults with developmental disabilities to live fully inclusive and meaningful lives in their community.
The Conference is the largest and longest standing of its kind in the world and offers fully-inclusive onsite child and teen care so parents and guardians can enjoy the Conference worry-free.
Discounted Early Bird ticket pricing is in effect until February 28th.
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave. Edmonton
Join us for our Social Skills Program running Sunday April 16 - May 14, 2023
Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourette's and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome!
Children between the ages of 8-12 years can register for this 6 session, 5 week program. Running Sunday mornings from 9:30am - 12:00pm.
Sunday May 14, 2023 is a double session from 9:30am until 3:00pm
Youth between the ages of 13-17 years can register for this 6 session, 5 week program. Running Sunday afternoons from 1:00pm - 3:30pm.
Sunday May 14, 2023 is a double session from 9:30am until 3:00pm
The aim of the program is to encourage friendship, positive social/emotional behaviors, active listening, effective communication, and comprehension of social norms.
Help in understanding non-verbal communication, body language, and unspoken social rules.
Promote self-esteem and build confidence.
Help participants develop social skills, life skills, and problem-solving strategies, including conversation and basic interaction skills.
All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave.
For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011.
Learning disabilities Association of Alberta - Edmonton Chapter
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful school council meetings require strong leadership and clear, easy to follow processes for all participants. Having a solid Agenda, some simple Rules of Order and learning how to Direct Discussion will help to ensure the school council meetings are not a waste of anyone’s valuable time. Exploration of some common challenges for school council meetings and introduction of important solution-oriented tools are provided.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Online
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting children and families across the lifespan. Parents and schools play an essential role in helping children manage their anxiety. This session will explore what anxiety and stress are, how to recognize it, and how to support resilience.
The Health Promotion Facilitators on the Community Health Promotion Services (CHPS) Team connect, consult, collaborate, and contribute resources to communities. Their mission is to prevent and reduce harms related to alcohol, drugs and mental health disorders by maximizing the well-being of children, adolescents and families.
Information and Registration (at no charge)
Calgary Regional Consortium
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Resources, tips, templates and tools will be provided to help participants to understand the culture of their local community and basic volunteer psychology. An exploration of school community culture/barriers, volunteer motivation, and strategies to increase the effectiveness of school councils will be offered.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Understanding the relationship is vital to assist you in successfully furthering your role in the school community. School councils should understand the role of the school board Trustee, and the Trustee should be aware of their role with school council.
A Trustee is a valued partner who can share school board information with parents they represent, and gather valuable parent perspectives from division school councils.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Delta Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard Edmonton AB T6H 5C2
One of the most important events for parents on school council is the ASCA provincial Conference held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). REGISTER
The 2023 School Councils Conference is April 21, 22, to held in-person at the Delta Marriott Edmonton South. The ASCA 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Sunday April 23rd, to be held in-person and online. More
Time:
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Delta Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard Edmonton AB T6H 5C2
One of the most important events for parents on school council is the ASCA provincial Conference held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting (AGM). REGISTER
The 2023 School Councils Conference is April 21, 22, to held in-person at the Delta Marriott Edmonton South. The ASCA 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Sunday April 23rd, to be held in-person and online. More
Time:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Delta Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre 4404 Gateway Boulevard Edmonton AB T6H 5C2
One of the most important events for parents on school council is the Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in conjunction with the ASCA School Councils Conference.
The ASCA 2023 Annual General Meeting is April 23, 2023. It will be held in-person at the Delta Marriott Edmonton South. Virtual participation is an option.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Building positive partnerships within the Education and general community can help school councils to be more effective in their advisory role. With a focus of supporting and enhancing student learning, Positive Partnerships are informative, collaborative, and respectful of boundaries and authorities. Discussion includes an examination of relationships, expectations, and protocols.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
School councils would like their school community to be dynamic, exciting places, where parents feel authentically engaged in supporting and enhancing student learning. Using local context, define effective engagement, identify existing challenges, explore possible solutions and learn how to create goals and plans focused on creating engagement opportunities for the school community which align with the expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Resources, tips, templates and tools will be provided to help participants to understand the culture of their local community and basic volunteer psychology. An exploration of school community culture/barriers, volunteer motivation, and strategies to increase the effectiveness of school councils will be offered.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful involvement, recruitment and effective engagement require planning and goal setting. A plan should be simple to communicate and achievable - given the time and resources available. Exploration of the value of goal setting, planning, idea sharing, open discussion, consensus building.
Aligning with the Assurance Framework, evaluation and potential modification are vital to the creation of ongoing plans. Learn about schools’ Annual Education Plan, and how to identify areas where your school council may assist in achieving identified targets, as well as ongoing school council professional development. Understand how to create a Draft 1 Year Plan specifying actions, resources, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online
We envision our learners growing into empowered, lifelong learners who embrace a growth mindset to tackle life’s challenges.
For this journey to develop and grow, students require guidance on how to set effective goals, identify actions to achieve their goal and monitor their progress.
This session will begin with the ‘why’ student goal setting is valuable and impactful, followed by the HOW to foster this important goal setting routine and mindset in students of all grade levels.
Participants will leave the session with a simple weekly class process that will have your students setting and monitoring their own goals, and self-regulation, in no time.
Information and Registration (at no charge)
Calgary Regional Consortium
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
A school council has discretion to decide what works best for them, within the context of legislation and their community. Topics include; model of governance, membership, decision making, terms of office, conflict resolution. Understand how to create Draft Operating Procedures on your own or with additional ASCA assistance, using wording and clauses relevant to your school community.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Fundraising Associations (FRAs) are separate, legal entities with distinct rules to follow, responsibilities to comply with and liabilities to consider.
Positive, collaborative, mutually respectful relationships with the principal and school council are integral to the success of each and in the best interests of students. Clarity of who has authority for what, is essential.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
School council policies should reflect legislation, the context of their communities, and the work their members choose to do. Topics include; communication - internal and external, record-keeping, fundraising and accounting, privacy, location of meetings, official mailing address, new member orientation, group evaluation, social media and conflict resolution.
Understand how to create Draft Policies on your own or with additional ASCA assistance, using wording and clauses relevant to your school community.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Understanding the advisory role of school councils through a review of the legislation, exploring rights, responsibilities and choices including which topics/areas are open for discussion helps to guide school council and its work in the school community. Learning how to identify the work of school councils, how to frame a “personal issue” from a school council perspective and how to broach sensitive topics is essential for new and returning members.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Online
School Councils often struggle with identifying the types of activities and work they should be doing in order to truly fulfil their legislated role.
School councils are encouraged to examine what they are doing in relation to the Assurance Framework, their intended purpose and the intended result of their work, and then consider strategies to enhance school council’s role in the school community, supporting expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
School councils would like their school community to be dynamic, exciting places, where parents feel authentically engaged in supporting and enhancing student learning. Using local context, define effective engagement, identify existing challenges, explore possible solutions and learn how to create goals and plans focused on creating engagement opportunities for the school community which align with the expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful school council meetings require strong leadership and clear, easy to follow processes for all participants. Having a solid Agenda, some simple Rules of Order and learning how to Direct Discussion will help to ensure the school council meetings are not a waste of anyone’s valuable time. Exploration of some common challenges for school council meetings and introduction of important solution-oriented tools are provided.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Resources, tips, templates and tools will be provided to help participants to understand the culture of their local community and basic volunteer psychology. An exploration of school community culture/barriers, volunteer motivation, and strategies to increase the effectiveness of school councils will be offered.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful involvement, recruitment and effective engagement require planning and goal setting. A plan should be simple to communicate and achievable - given the time and resources available. Exploration of the value of goal setting, planning, idea sharing, open discussion, consensus building.
Aligning with the Assurance Framework, evaluation and potential modification are vital to the creation of ongoing plans. Learn about schools’ Annual Education Plan, and how to identify areas where your school council may assist in achieving identified targets, as well as ongoing school council professional development. Understand how to create a Draft 1 Year Plan specifying actions, resources, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Understanding the relationship is vital to assist you in successfully furthering your role in the school community. School councils should understand the role of the school board Trustee, and the Trustee should be aware of their role with school council.
A Trustee is a valued partner who can share school board information with parents they represent, and gather valuable parent perspectives from division school councils.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Fundraising Associations (FRAs) are separate, legal entities with distinct rules to follow, responsibilities to comply with and liabilities to consider.
Positive, collaborative, mutually respectful relationships with the principal and school council are integral to the success of each and in the best interests of students. Clarity of who has authority for what, is essential.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Understanding the advisory role of school councils through a review of the legislation, exploring rights, responsibilities and choices including which topics/areas are open for discussion helps to guide school council and its work in the school community. Learning how to identify the work of school councils, how to frame a “personal issue” from a school council perspective and how to broach sensitive topics is essential for new and returning members.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful involvement, recruitment and effective engagement require planning and goal setting. A plan should be simple to communicate and achievable - given the time and resources available. Exploration of the value of goal setting, planning, idea sharing, open discussion, consensus building.
Aligning with the Assurance Framework, evaluation and potential modification are vital to the creation of ongoing plans. Learn about schools’ Annual Education Plan, and how to identify areas where your school council may assist in achieving identified targets, as well as ongoing school council professional development. Understand how to create a Draft 1 Year Plan specifying actions, resources, outcomes, and evaluation methods.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
School Councils often struggle with identifying the types of activities and work they should be doing in order to truly fulfil their legislated role.
School councils are encouraged to examine what they are doing in relation to the Assurance Framework, their intended purpose and the intended result of their work, and then consider strategies to enhance school council’s role in the school community, supporting expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online
School councils would like their school community to be dynamic, exciting places, where parents feel authentically engaged in supporting and enhancing student learning. Using local context, define effective engagement, identify existing challenges, explore possible solutions and learn how to create goals and plans focused on creating engagement opportunities for the school community which align with the expectations of the Assurance Framework.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online
Meaningful school council meetings require strong leadership and clear, easy to follow processes for all participants. Having a solid Agenda, some simple Rules of Order and learning how to Direct Discussion will help to ensure the school council meetings are not a waste of anyone’s valuable time. Exploration of some common challenges for school council meetings and introduction of important solution-oriented tools are provided.
Registration cut-off is 12 noon one week prior to the scheduled workshop.
Time:
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 12525 - 116 Ave Edmonton, AB T5M 4C5
Many children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Tourette, ASD or Anxiety, camp can be a stressful, high anxiety environment. Choosing the right camp for your child is a decision that can make or break your child’s summer experience. Camp should be the nurturing place where children enjoy the outdoors, form new friendships, take risks, and experience new activities and adventures.
The Camp Abilities program is structured for kids ages 8-12yrs and 13-17yrs who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with their peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting in the morning and then practice what they have learned out in the community in the afternoon at City of Edmonton Facilities
Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities.
But all are welcome!
All summer camps take place at the Inglewood Community League
12525 - 116 Ave Edmonton, AB T5M 4C5
Camp Abilities ages 8-12 years
Monday - Friday 9:30am until 3:00pm
July 17-21st, 2023
August 7-11th, 2023
Teen Camp Abilities ages 13-17 years
Monday - Friday 9:30am until 3:00pm
July 24-28th, 2023
For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011.
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta - Edmonton Chapter