Earlier this week, Peace River School Division welcomed two expert presenters for a full-day professional learning series focused on the new Social Studies curriculum. Sessions were held across three dates, May 11, 12, and 13, and were open to all K–6 classroom teachers throughout the division.

The new K–3 Social Studies curriculum was implemented in PRSD schools during the current school year, and the Grade 4–6 curriculum will be implemented during the 2026–2027 school year. These professional development sessions were designed to give teachers the tools, confidence, and shared language to navigate the curriculum thoughtfully and with purpose.

Earlier this week, Peace River School Division welcomed two expert presenters for a full-day professional learning series focused on the new Social Studies curriculum. Sessions were held across three dates, May 11, 12, and 13, and were open to all K–6 classroom teachers throughout the division.

The new K–3 Social Studies curriculum was implemented in PRSD schools during this school year, with the Grade 4–6 curriculum set to be implemented during the 2026–2027 school year. These professional development sessions were designed to give teachers the tools, confidence, and shared language to navigate the curriculum thoughtfully and with purpose.

Divided into two sessions, Colleen Teske of Pembina Hills School Division led the morning sessions by working with teachers by digging into the new curriculum, building learning maps, exploring concepts and levels of readiness, and highlighting ways teachers could personalize learning for their own students and classrooms.

In the afternoon session Shannon Ireland of the Alberta Assessment Consortium connected the morning's learning to hands-on experiences, including time spent outdoorsDivided into two sessions, Colleen Teske of Pembina Hills School Division led the morning sessions by working with teachers by digging into the new curriculum, building learning maps, exploring concepts and levels of readiness, and highlighting ways teachers could personalize learning for their own students and classrooms.

In the afternoon session Shannon Ireland of the Alberta Assessment Consortium connected the morning's learning to hands-on experiences, including time spent outdoors, helping teachers experience the curriculum themes first-hand in the world around them. Teachers were invited to step outside and genuinely reflect on the natural space around them, a simple but powerful experience.

This professional learning opportunity was made possible through a social studies curriculum grant, allowing the Division to bring two high-quality presenters in person at no cost to schools. PRSD is grateful to all the teachers, administrators, and school teams who worked to arrange coverage so that staff could attend.