JH/SH: ECSD DWPD Mini Conference April: Full Schedule

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1:15pm MDT

Opening Keynote

Thursday April 17, 2025 1:15pm - 1:55pm MDT

How can we transform cultural differences into a foundation for civic unity and social trust while fulfilling our responsibilities as educators and engaged citizens? This discussion is grounded in real-life experiences and practical perspectives.

Speakers

Nataliia Dydyna

Intercultural Liaison, Edmonton Catholic School Division

Thursday April 17, 2025 1:15pm - 1:55pm MDT
Gymnasium

All Participants

2:00pm MDT

Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and a Way Forward

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Gymnasium

Working with children and youth demands emotional labor from teachers, school leaders, and other education workers which influences their workplace well-being. This presentation will discuss the findings from two, three-year research studies into some of the stress and distress felt by educational workers, and will introduce the HEARTcare planning framework and will describe four health promotion initiatives, including streaking and professional "Walk and Learn" sessions to build occupational well-being for all educators at the individual, school, and system levels.

Speakers

Dr Lisa Everitt

Executive Staff Officer, Government, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Dr. Lisa Everitt has dedicated her career to the field of education, commencing with working as a teacher in both the North West Territories and in Parkland School Division. Since 2006, she has served as an executive staff officer with the Alberta Teachers Association. Throughout... Read More →

Thursday April 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Gymnasium

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