Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course

"The First 100 Days: Stewarding People, Learning & Resources with Confidence and Competence"

2025 Schedule

2025 Schedule

Opening Welcome

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, SPSC Director
Opening Session

Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:30 am

Creating a Context of Support for our Leaders

Moderator and Host: Dr. Gord Martell

Break

10:30 – 10:45 am

 

Meet and Greet

10:45 – 12:20 pm

Meet your Facilitator and Fireside Chat Group

Green - Celia Deschambeault

Purple - Jackie Durocher

Gold - Davin Hildebrand

White – Brad Nichol

Dark Blue - Amy Orth

Gray – Susan Plant

Pink - Dallas Puto - Virtual Group

Red –  Ward Strueby

Orange - Garette Tebay

Yellow - Jennifer Wilde

Lunch

12:20 – 1:30 pm

Lunch Break - Marquis Hall 

Keynote Session

 Quance Theatre

1:30 - 2:30 pm

What's best for the school? Stances, Strategies, and Scripts to Support People in the key Question of School Leadership

Brad Nichol

Louis' Loft

2:45 - 4:00 pm

The First 100 Days

 

Social

 

4:00 – 5:00 pm

Taproom  Social
Preview & Announcements

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, Director

Keynote Session

Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:00 am

 nehinaw onikaniwin

Break

10:00 – 10:15 am

Impact Sessions (Choose One)

10:15 – 11:15 am

Legal Issues for Principals

The Stances of Support: What Principals Need to Know and do to Help Teachers do Their Best Work

Foundations and Flourishing: Supporting Early Learning Educators Through Confident, Compassionate Leadership

Emergency Respone Planning

Leading Against the Grain: Understanding Racism and Embracing Anti-Racist Leadership

Impact Session

(Choose One)

11:20 – 12:20 pm

Legal Issues for Principals (repeat seesion)

Principles and Practices of Risk Management: Insurance and Liability Considerations for School Leaders

Fostering a Learning Culture Through Mindful Leadership: Stewarding Peopple with Purpose and Presence

Inspiring Equitable Leadership in Schools

Growing into the Role: Reflections of a Beginning Rural Principal

Lunch

12:20 - 1:30 pm

Lunch Break at Marquis Hall 

Small Group Sessions

1:30 - 2:45 pm

Fireside Chats - Small Groups

Break

 2:45 - 3:00 pm

 

Keynote Session

Quance Theatre

3:00 – 4:00 pm

 Stewarding Resources

Student Lounge

 

Educational Partner Networking Event

Preview & Announcements

8:30 – 9:00 am

 Dr. Gordon Martell, Director

Keynote Session

Quance Theatre

9:00 – 10:00 am

Building Confidence and Competence: Early Career Administrators Panel

Moderator and Host: Dr. Greg McJannet

Break

10:00 – 10:15 am

Impact Sessions (Choose One)

10:15 – 11:15 am

Wholistic Education Framework

From Classroom to the Office

Family and Community Partnership

Leading with Purpose: Navigating Complex Challenges Through Shared Beliefs

An Introduction to Empowering Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Young People in Schools with Indigenous Teachers for Two-Spirit Youth (ITTSY)

Impact Sessions (Choose One)

11:20 – 12:20 pm

First Nations Education Finance

Leading with Heart and History: Supporting Indigenous Student Success Through Relational and Responsive School Leadership

Regisrar's Handbook Overview and New Policy Updates for the 2025-26 School Year 

Human Resource Management for Effective School Leadership

Collaborative Leadership for Strength-based Teacher Growth

Lunch

12:20 – 1:30 pm

Fireside Chat - Small Groups

Brownbag Lunch

Keynote Session

Quance Theatre

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Ready, Set, Asked and Answered

Moderator:  Dr. Gordon Martell, Director

Conference Closing

Quance Theatre

2:30 - 2:45 pm