On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division held their Division Collaboration Day. Teachers and support staff spent the day engaging in a huge selection of professional collaboration & learning opportunities throughout the Division. Sessions took part in many of our schools here in Lethbridge including St. Francis Junior High School, Catholic Central High School East & West, Ecole St. Mary School, Our Lady of the Assumption School, St. Paul School School, St. Teresa of Calcutta School, Father Leonard Van Tighem School and more.
"Our Division Collaboration Days are valued days of learning that allow our teachers to connect with colleagues across the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, share best practices, and enhance the learning experiences we bring to our students," said Carmen Larsen, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Director of Learning. "Choosing from a selection of learning opportunities or working within their collaborative groups on their professional goals, teachers have agency over the learning. They can engage in whatever is most meaningful to them."
The sessions varied in topics, ranging from Adaptive Physical Education with Erin Bennet to Building Communities with the Sage Clan and Gizmos - A focus on Math with Renee Michaud to Brainstorming Supports for Students Presenting with Challenging Behaviors with the IST Team. There were also multiple collaboration sessions where same grade teachers and staff from across the division could come together and share ideas.
"Choosing from a selection of learning opportunities or working within their collaborative groups on their professional goals, teachers have agency over the learning. They can engage in whatever is most meaningful to them," said Larsen.
The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division would like to thank all of our presenters and speakers that participated in our Collaboration Day, both from within and outside the Division, and all of the staff for taking part in this important day. Division Collaboration Days began back in 2019 and the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division looks forward to continue to host these days for our staff for years to come.
