Central Okanagan Teachers Association February 18th Pro-d "Supporting Diversity". 44 amazing speakers and sessions!

Mary Gordon Roots Of Empathy "The most important institution (for children) next to the family is the school."

Brenda Gallagher and Chelsea Krause on using Comprehensible Input to teach languages - "Why teach with a focus on accuracy, form, grammar drills and practice when you get pretty much the same results, but with a huge increase in motivation, with a CI based approach?"

Maureen Ziprick - you are loved and admired! Thank you Andrea Strang for giving space to Maureen during your session "Engaging with Reconciliation in a Meaningful Way".

Hannah Beach "I loved your presentation. I just started my 5 week practicum in a kindergarten class. Your diagrams + analogies on aggression in particular are very applicable to my classroom situation. Thank you for taking the time to put together such a wonderful presentation!"

Dan Duncan "GREAT Presentation. Engaging presenter who tied academic content to pedagogy and real-world examples throughout. Valuable and enjoyable."

SOGI Inclusive Schools presented by SD23 educators Adam Kern and Jay Marees "Helpful, practical, and passionate presenters. Loved it and got so much from it!"

BCRTA's Arnie Lambert, Carolyn Prellwitz and Tim Anderson "Very informative presentation." "Great & needed presentation." It's been a tough two years in Education!

DLD with SD23's Candice Boden and Lindsay Skelton "So awesome and informative! Thanks for all the information and examples."

ADHD Inside Out Framework (keynote follow up) with Dan Duncan - "Transformative." and "Wonderful. Lots of really practical strategies and insight into how the brain of works."

Julianne Harvey's How to Say No: "Helpful and practical ways to let us know putting ourselves first is necessary for ourselves and those we live, teach to and work with. Very empowering." "So important and timely!"

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