Registration is required by each individual planning to attend any Access Pass presentation.
For School Councils who have paid for the ASCA Access Pass, the Registration Link for all sessions will be located in the Access Pass Subscribers Section.
Please share the registration link only with others in your school community, and ask each individual planning to attend to register individually. We need to keep track of how many ‘bodies’ we anticipate having to ensure we have the adequate space in Zoom, and manual resources in attendance to support everyone.
ASCA Access Pass October 2025
Empower Your Child’s Learning Journey with Generative AI Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:00 noon
Looking for new ways to support your child’s K–12 learning — at home, after school, or alongside what’s happening in the classroom? This engaging session will show you how to turn the Alberta curriculum into personalized, meaningful learning experiences using Generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Learn how to create lessons that match your child’s interests, build your own Custom GPTs to assist with specific subjects, and connect with other parents exploring the same tools. Whether you want to boost confidence, inspire curiosity, or make learning more fun, you’ll leave empowered with practical skills to help your child succeed — anytime, anywhere.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Edward Tse is a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence (Ai) and a global EdTech leader who turns generative Ai into a parenting superpower. As a father of two children in elementary and middle school, he uses Ai daily to transform boring homework into exciting stories that fit his children's interests. Dr. Ed founded Ai Parenting to help families reclaim their children's attention from addictive algorithms and instead empower them to build robots and learn about Ai through comic books. Dr. Ed is a geek kid who was taught to apply creativity to everything he does by his Grade 7 French teacher, and he’s now equipping a new generation with foundational Ai skills they need to compete in a global workplace.
ASCA Access Pass November 2025
Fundraising Without Frustration Thursday, November 27, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Description coming soon!
ASCA Access Pass December 2025
Behind the Screen: Cyber Safety Awareness Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00 noon
Learn to navigate the digital world with confidence. This engaging session explores the impact of social media on youth, how to protect your privacy online, and how to spot and respond to cybercrimes. Includes practical tips, real-life examples, and a resource-packed booklet to help keep you and your family safe online.
About the Speaker: Adriana leads community outreach at YouthLink, specializing in Cyber Safety and Gangs & Guns education. With a strong academic background in Sociology, she’s passionate about making crime prevention education practical, relatable, and engaging.
ASCA Access Pass January 2026
Supporting Newcomer Students (tentative topic) Thursday, January 22, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Description coming soon!
ASCA Access Pass February 2026
5 Home Tips for School Success: The Root Causes of our Child's Behaviour Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 noon
The jump from intention to daily habit is where most families struggle. This practical session helps parents spot the root causes behind school-day behaviours—sleep, screens, structure, stress, & connection—and shows how small, consistent home routines can change what teachers see in class. We’ll map a simple “do/don’t” playbook for mornings, homework, & tech; practice a short script for calm parent–school emails; and learn when to seek extra support.
About the Speaker: Joty Gill is the founder of Charted Roots Education and a former CBE teacher with 16 + years of experience across Grades 1–9. Her work is evidence-informed & culturally responsive, with a focus on early, practical steps for families
ASCA Access Pass March 2026
Behavioural WayFinding: Navigating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Tuesday, March 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Description coming soon!
ASCA Access Pass April 2026
Early Childhood Education (tentative topic) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00 noon
Description coming soon!
ASCA Access Pass May 2026
Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom (tentative topic) Thursday, May 29, 2026 7:00 p.m.
This workshop introduces Trauma-Informed strategies to teachers for understanding how attachment, toxic stress, and risk factors such as poverty, neglect, or parental mental health difficulties impact children's learning in the classroom. It includes concrete ways to implement the strategies within the classroom and school environment.
About the Speaker: Skyler Casselman is a Registered Social Worker with many years of experience serving children, youth, and families in Edmonton. She is the Supervisor of Education Services at The Family Centre, where she supports the training and development of service users and nonprofit organizations.
ASCA Access Pass June 2026
Indigenous Ways of Parenting (tentative topic) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Description coming soon!
Monthly Webinar Format
Each webinar will provide opportunities to learn as well as network.
Segment
ASCA Announcements & Education Updates
ASCA Access Pass Sponsor Introduction
Expert-Led Presentation (Will be Recorded)
Q&A and Peer Discussion (Networking)
ASCA Access Pass September 2025
Supporting Your Child Through Life’s Transitions Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Change is a constant in our children’s lives - moving to a new school, joining a new team, or shifting to a different social environment. These changes can spark excitement, and they can also bring uncertainty, worry, and even grief.
In this engaging session, we’ll explore why transitions feel so different for each child, touching on the unique ways we all respond emotionally - from how sensitive we are to change, to how quickly we bounce back. We’ll also talk about “fit” - why some environments feel more comfortable than others, and how kids can find spaces where they belong by exploring new clubs, teams, and social groups.
You’ll learn practical strategies for supporting your child during times of change:
Staying non-judgmental when emotions run high
Balancing both sides of the story - acknowledging what’s hard and what’s exciting
Fostering curiosity to help your child feel prepared and confident
Whether your child is stepping into a new school year, a new community, or a new phase of life, this presentation will give you tools to guide them with empathy, understanding, and connection.
