Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course

 "Developing Leadership Voice and Participation in the Saskatchewan Provincial Education Plan"

2026 Schedule 

2026 Schedule


Conference Opening

     Quance Theatre

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, SPSC Director

Keynote Session

     Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:15 am

Ministry of Education Student Achievement and Supports Branch Provincial Update 

Break

10:15 – 10:30 am

 
Fireside Learning Communities:

10:30-12:00 p.m.

Facilitators:
Group 1 Room: 1022 Aaron and Katrina

Group 2

Room: 1024

Amy and Marc

Group 3

Room: 1037

Jesse and Marni

Group 4

Room: 1039

Brad and Garette
Lunch

12:00 – 1:15 pm

Lunch Break - Marquis Hall 

Impact Session A - Choose One from the following:

 1:15 - 2:15 pm

Room: 1022

Empowering Educators: Evidence-based Foundations for Literacy Instruction

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1024

 Your Presence Matters 

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1037

Creating Neuroaffirming Schools: Practical Leadership for Complex Needs

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1039

A Framework for Change - Weaving Sacred Teachings to Empower Leaders

Impact Session B - Choose one from the following:

 2:30 - 3:30 pm

 Room: 1022

Leading Learning, Assessment and Attendance

 2:30 - 3:30 pm

 Room: 1024

Thriving as a Leader: Building Capacity, Connection and Purpose

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Room: 1037

TBD
2:30 - 3:30 pm

Room: 1039

TBD

Taphouse Social

 

4:00 – 5:30 pm

Student Lounge

Daily Overview

   Quance Theatre

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, SPSC Director

Keynote Session

   Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:15 am

Indigenous Education

Break

10:15 – 10:30 am

 
Fireside Learning Communities:

10:30-12:00 p.m.

Facilitators:
Group 1 Room: 1022 Aaron and Katrina

Group 2

Room: 1024

Amy and Marc

Group 3

Room: 1037

Jesse and Marni

Group 4

Room: 1039

Brad and Garette
Lunch

12:00 – 1:15 pm

Lunch Break - Marquis Hall 

Impact Session A - Choose One from the following:

 1:15 - 2:15 pm

 Room: 1022

Beyond Detection: Leading Creative, Authentic Assessment in the AI Era

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1024

TBD

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1037

From Initiative to Impact: Leading Systems Change in Complex School Environments

1:15 - 2:15 pm Room: 1039

Context, Mandate, and Resources to Lead Treaty Education

Impact Session B - Choose one from the following:

 2:30 - 3:30 pm

 Room: 1022

From Inititative to Impact: Leading Systems Change in Complex School Environments

 2:30 - 3:30 pm

 Room: 1024 

Dr. Karen Mapps Dual Capacity Building Model for Working With Families

2:30 - 3:30 pm Room: 1037 Smart, Curious, Creative: Indigenous Students With Very Complex Needs
2:30 - 3:30 pm  Room: 1039 Indigenous Student Transitions: Leading for Belonging and Success 

Indigenous Talent Showcase

 

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Student Lounge 

Daily Overview

   Quance Theatre

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, Director

Keynote Session

   Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:15 am

Engaging What Matters: Practical Strategies for Family and Student Engagment
Break

10:15 – 10:30 am

Fireside Learning Communities 

10:30 – 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Group 1

Room: 1022

Aaron and Katrina

Group 2 Room: 1024 Amy and Marc
Group 3 Room: 1037 Marni and Jesse
Group 4 Room: 1039 Brad and Garette

Lunch

12:00 – 12:30 pm

Brownbag Lunch

Keynote Session

   Quance Theatre

12:30 – 2:00 pm

Facilitator Panel: What Now and What Next

Moderator:  Dr. Gordon Martell, Director