Embracing the Pathways of Learning: Full Schedule

11:00am CDT

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Some students struggle loudly, while others struggle quietly. The Students We Miss examines the learners whose needs are often hidden behind strong academics, social masking, perfectionism, or compliance. Through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, participants will explore how students such as girls with ADHD, autistic learners, and twice-exceptional students can be overlooked, and how educators can create pathways that ensure every learner is seen, understood, and supported.

Speakers

Jolissa Simon

Registered Psychologist, FHQ Education

Jolissa Simon, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1187 (APE), is a Registered Psychologist with File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council. For the past 14 years, she has had the privilege of serving First Nations communities throughout Saskatchewan, from the far south to the far north. Her... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 3

Breakout Session, Session 1

1:30pm CDT

Teaching Literacy with UFLI: A Practical Look at Creating a Strong Literacy Block

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Meeting Room 3

This presentation will provide an overview of UFLI and how it is implemented in my classroom to support early reading success. It will explore the benefits of UFLI, the daily and weekly literacy routine, and the importance of developing other essential literacy skills, including phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.

Speakers

Maddie Renwick

My name is Maddie Renwick, and I am a primary elementary teacher with Prairie Valley School Division at Fort Qu’Appelle Elementary Community School with experience teaching Kindergarten- Grade 2. I have a passion for teaching literacy and love helping young learners build the... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Meeting Room 3

Breakout Session, Session 2

2:45pm CDT

Harnessing Learning: Equine-Assisted Strategies for Education

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Meeting Room 3

This engaging professional learning session introduces educators to the principles and practices of Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) as a powerful experiential approach to supporting student growth and success. Participants will explore how interactions with horses can foster social-emotional learning, self-regulation, communication, leadership, resilience, and relationship-building skills. Grounded in experiential and land-based learning philosophies, this session will highlight connections between equine-assisted activities, Indigenous ways of knowing, and educational outcomes. Through discussion, reflection, and practical examples, educators will discover how EAL can enhance student engagement and provide meaningful opportunities for holistic learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Speakers

Shasta Hanna

Literacy Consultant, FHQ Education

My name is Shasta Hanna, I have been a teacher for 9 years. I have worked in places such as Ocean Man, Ochapowace File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council, and Peepeekisis over the course of my career, and I couldn’t be more excited to be currently working for File Hills Qu'Appelle... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Meeting Room 3

Breakout Session, Session 3

Embracing the Pathways of Learning

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Embracing the Pathways of Learning

11:00am CDT

Jolissa Simon

1:30pm CDT

Maddie Renwick

2:45pm CDT

Shasta Hanna

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