Upcoming Events
Prochains événements
2024 - 2025
EdCan Members Event: 2024-2025 Fireside Chat Series
In the 2024-2025 school year, EdCan members will have the opportunity to join the Well at Work team for a series of fireside chats to dive deep into some of the common trends that we are seeing. In these small group conversations, you will have the opportunity to explore how these trends might be showing up in your school district. How might they enhance or hinder employees in your school district from doing their best work every day? What can be done to create meaningful change?
EdCan Members Event: Attendance support systems: punitive or supportive? / Événement des membres : Système de soutien à l’assiduité : punitifs ou bienveillants ?
With staffing shortages reaching critical levels, supporting employees to be healthy and at work is becoming a priority for school districts across the country. But how do you create an attendance support program that is viewed as supportive rather than punitive? Nicole Monotiuk, Total Abilities Management Supervisor, Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Sarah Scahill, Health and Wellness Manager, Medicine Hat Public School Division, will share keys to success and pitfalls to avoid when implementing an attendance support program.
Cet événement se déroulera en anglais, mais des sous-titres en français seront disponibles pendant la session.
EdCan Members Event: Pan-Canadian trends in K-12 workplace wellbeing / Événement des membres : Tendances pancanadiennes du bien-être au travail
Join the EdCan team as we share insights from our 2025 K-12 workplace wellbeing survey and other research on pan-Canadian trends in K-12 workplace wellbeing. (bilingual presentation)
Joignez-vous à l'équipe d'ÉdCan pour découvrir les résultats de notre enquête 2025 sur le bien-être au travail et d'autres recherches sur les tendances pancanadiennes en matière de bien-être au travail. (présentation bilingue)
Community of Practice: Senior Leaders
Well at Work’s Community of practice unites school district staff from across Canada to exchange successes, insights, and lessons aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing in K-12 education. Participants can connect with experts in K-12 workplace wellbeing, learn about promising practices from peers, and share their own experiences to foster understanding.
EdCan Members Event: Setbacks and Surprises in School Mental Health / Événements des membres : Imprévus et surprises en santé mentale scolaire
Drawing from a multi-year examination of the intended and unintended impacts of multi-tiered systems of support, Dr. Stephen MacGregor and Dr. Sharon Friesen will discuss how school and system leaders can transform challenges into catalysts for more responsive, enduring mental health strategies.
Cet événement se déroulera en anglais, mais des sous-titres en français seront disponibles pendant la session.
Community of Practice: School District Wellbeing Leads
Well at Work’s Community of Practice brings together wellbeing leads from school districts across Canada to share successes, insights, and lessons learned in advancing workplace wellbeing in K-12 education. This collaborative space offers opportunities to connect with experts, explore promising practices, and exchange experiences to deepen understanding and drive meaningful change.
Communauté de pratique francophone
La Communauté de pratique « Bien dans mon travail » rassemble le personnel des conseils scolaires à travers le pays pour échanger sur leurs réussites, partager des idées et tirer des leçons de leurs expériences. Ensemble, ils œuvrent à créer des milieux de travail plus sains, tant au primaire qu’au secondaire, dans leurs conseils scolaires respectifs.
Événements des membres: Webinaire de recherche | Les relations interpersonnelles au travail chez les personnes enseignantes : pour le meilleur et pour le pire
Les relations interpersonnelles entretenues par les personnes enseignantes avec les élèves, les parents, les collègues et la direction scolaire jouent un rôle clé dans leur bien-être au travail. Toutefois, sont-elles toujours en mesure de cultiver des relations positives avec les autres membres de la communauté scolaire? Qu’en est-il dans un contexte de pénurie de personnel?
Ce webinaire, présenté par Dr. Caterina Mamprin, Professeure adjointe à la Faculté des sciences de l'éducation, Département de psychopédagogie et d'andragogie à l'Université de Montréal, propose un regard nuancé sur les interactions entre la santé psychologique des personnes enseignantes (bien-être au travail, symptômes d’épuisement professionnel) et certains aspects des relations interpersonnelles au travail, notamment le soutien social et la contagion émotionnelle.
Placing Education at the Centre of a Flourishing Community
At Foothills School Division, supporting staff wellbeing during the pandemic sparked a deeper exploration of education’s role in a thriving community. In this Stories of Success webinar, Superintendent Christopher Fuzessy will share how this process led to a collective vision rooted in Indigenous principles of interconnectedness and reciprocity, fostering both wellbeing and community through education.
Événement des membres : Santé et sécurité psychologiques dans l'éducation primaire et secondaire
La santé et la sécurité psychologiques sont essentielles à la fondation de tout milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié, visant à protéger et favoriser le bien-être de tous les employés. Notre trousse de discussion sur la santé et la sécurité psychologiques est une ressource gratuite, offerte aux conseils scolaires membres d’ÉdCan, permettant aux équipes de direction d’explorer, avec leur personnel, la Norme nationale du Canada sur la santé et la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail.
Rejoignez des responsables de l’éducation de partout au pays pour une démonstration interactive de notre trousse de discussion !
EdCan Members Event: Psychological Health and Safety in Canadian K-12 Education
Psychological health and safety is a foundation for an inclusive and diverse workplace that protects and promotes the wellbeing of all employees. EdCan’s Psychological Health and Safety discussion kit is a free resource available to EdCan School District members that education leaders can use to explore Canada’s National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace with their teams. Join education leaders from across the country for an interactive demonstration of our discussion kit.
EdCan Members Event: Supporting Teacher Wellbeing: Addressing the Broader Systemic Issues / Événement des membres : Soutenir le bien-être du personnel enseignant : Une approche des enjeux systémiques
Teacher retention is a critical issue for education systems globally. In this webinar, an international team of researchers will share their findings on educator wellbeing, burnout and attrition. Join Tim Pressley, Laura Sokal, Lesley Eblie Trudel, Heather L. Walter, & David T. Marshall to gain insights into systemic, evidence-based policies and practices that better support teacher wellbeing and retention.
Cet événement se déroulera en anglais, mais des sous-titres en français seront disponibles pendant la session.
EdCan Members Event: Nurturing Resilience / Événement des membres : Favoriser la résilience
Michael Ungar, Ph.D., a renowned Family Therapist and resilience expert, explores how educators can build resilience in themselves and their organizations. In this webinar, he will outline 12 key factors that foster resilience, share strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout, and highlight the concept of "vicarious resilience," which refers to the positive impact of helping others thrive. Attendees will gain practical tools to create supportive communities and sustain wellbeing during challenging times.
Cet événement se déroulera en anglais, mais des sous-titres en français seront disponibles pendant la session.
Communauté de pratique francophone
La communauté de pratique pancanadienne « Bien dans mon travail » réunit le personnel des conseils scolaires de tout le pays pour partager les réussites, les idées et les leçons apprises alors qu'ils favorisent un milieu de travail plus sain au primaire et secondaire dans leurs conseils scolaires respectifs.
Pleine conscience et bien-être : des initiatives transformantes au District scolaire francophone Sud
Découvrez comment le District scolaire francophone Sud a intégré la pleine conscience dans sa culture, générant un impact positif à tous les niveaux. Ce webinaire présentera trois initiatives phares : l'Espace du mieux-être du Conseil de la jeunesse, le programme de pleine conscience pour les élèves et le personnel, ainsi que l'intégration de la zoothérapie. Vous découvrirez les résultats prometteurs de ces approches et comment le District scolaire francophone Sud a su donner une voix à sa communauté scolaire, créant ainsi un environnement propice à l'épanouissement de tous.
Community of Practice: Senior Leaders
Well at Work’s Community of practice unites school district staff from across Canada to exchange successes, insights, and lessons aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing in K-12 education. Participants can connect with experts in K-12 workplace wellbeing, learn about promising practices from peers, and share their own experiences to foster understanding.
Community of Practice School District Wellbeing Leads (Copy)
Well at Work’s pan-Canadian community of practice unites school district staff from across Canada to exchange successes, insights, and lessons aimed at enhancing workplace wellbeing in K-12 education. Participants can connect with experts in K-12 workplace wellbeing, learn about promising practices from peers, and share their own experiences to foster understanding.
A shift in perspective: from staff wellbeing to workplace wellness
Join Dr. Meg Miskolzie, Associate Superintendent (Student Services) and Mark Francis, Deputy Superintendent (Human Resources) as they share how Parkland School Division is realizing their strategic priority of Student & Workplace Wellness.
Une éducation bienveillante au Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin
Joignez-vous à Isabelle Gilbert, Directrice adjointe du Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin, qui présentera l'initiative de son établissement visant à promouvoir une éducation bienveillante.
Strengthening public education to foster a healthy, flourishing society
In this webinar, we will engage Senators Stan Kutcher and Marty Deacon in conversation around some of the big questions that our public education systems are navigating.
Communauté de pratique francophone
La communauté de pratique pancanadienne de « Bien dans mon travail » rassemble le personnel des conseils scolaires de tout le pays pour partager les réussites, les idées et les leçons apprises.
Community of Practice: Senior Leaders
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
A Journey towards Wellbeing
In this Stories of Success webinar, join Cindy Finn, Director General and Jennifer Neill, Assistant Director of Human Resources as they share their progress towards supporting wellbeing at Lester B. Pearson School Board.
Community of Practice: School District Wellbeing Leads
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
Événement de membres d’ÉdCan : Santé et sécurité psychologiques dans l'éducation primaire et secondaire
La santé et la sécurité psychologiques constituent le fondement d'un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifié qui protège et favorise le bien-être de tous les employés. Dans cet atelier, nous explorerons la Norme nationale du Canada sur la santé et la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail dans le contexte de l'éducation canadienne des niveaux primaire et secondaire.
Enhancing Wellbeing at SD20
In this Stories of Success webinar, Marcy VanKoughnett, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, will share how at SD20 (Kootenay-Columbia) has been fostering connections, building trust, and enhancing staff wellbeing.
EdCan Members Event: Psychological Health and Safety in K-12 Education
Psychological health and safety is a foundation for an inclusive and diverse workplace that protects and promotes the wellbeing of all employees. In this workshop, we will explore Canada’s National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace in the context of Canadian K-12 education.
The Generative Listening Experience
Join district leaders and principals from Horizon School Division and Prairie Rose Public Schools as they share the positive results they are experiencing from the Generative Listening Experience pilot project.
Community of Practice - Session 8
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
Shaping Healthy School Environments
Support the mental health and wellbeing of all school staff and students.
Community of Practice - Session 7
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
Systems and Cultures that Support Wellbeing
Address the root causes of ill-being and design solutions to support workplace wellbeing in your school district.
Here Comes the Sun
In this Stories of Success webinar, Thérèse deChamplain-Good and Jody Seymour will share how Elk Island Catholic Schools is building systems, supports and shared understanding around systemic wellness.
Community of Practice - Session 6
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
Leadership Wellbeing Workshop
Focus on your personal wellbeing and develop systems and supports to thrive.
Embedding Wellbeing in School Culture
Join Lacy Farrell, Principal at Nbisiing Secondary School, as she shares how her school is embedding wellbeing throughout the school culture.
Community of Practice - Session 5
Every month, connect, learn and share to improve workplace wellbeing in K-12 schools across Canada.
Wellness is Community
Join Klaas Hoekstra, Principal at Taber Christian School, as he shares his school’s story of building a welcoming school community for students and staff – and how this community-building approach is now supporting administrators at other schools as well.