Session Information
Rural Caucus Meeting
Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards meeting - for member boards only.
Sunday, March 1, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Setting the Stage: System Pressures, Shared Responsibility and Opportunities for Rural Schools
Patrick Rivard
Patrick Rivard is a consultant with the Center for Trauma-Informed Practices (CTIP) who works with educators and leaders to strengthen trauma-informed approaches across schools and systems. Known for his thoughtful and practical style, Patrick supports teams in building safe, supportive learning environments while maintaining high expectations for learning and growth. His work emphasizes leadership, relationships, and system practices that foster resilience and well-being for both students and staff.
Monday, March 2, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Addressing Complex Needs and Challenges through Community Partnerships
Patrick Rivard
Patrick Rivard is a consultant with the Center for Trauma-Informed Practices (CTIP) who works with educators and leaders to strengthen trauma-informed approaches across schools and systems. Known for his thoughtful and practical style, Patrick supports teams in building safe, supportive learning environments while maintaining high expectations for learning and growth. His work emphasizes leadership, relationships, and system practices that foster resilience and well-being for both students and staff.
Monday, March 2, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
System Wellness from a Division Point of View with a Rural Context
Steven Langer
As a trusted international keynote speaker and author, Steven is known for cutting through the noise and shifting the mindset on wellness. He combines compelling stories, thought-provoking data, and practical insight to inspire real change.
Steven leaves audiences with more than inspiration. He equips them with tools to move forward in ways that feel clear, authentic, and achievable. Whether he is speaking to executives, frontline workers, or leadership teams, people consistently say the same thing: they feel seen, understood, and ready to lead, live, and connect with intention.
His keynotes address the real pressures people face every day and offer actionable ways to build a coherent life and healthier workplaces. Steven creates the space for audiences to think differently, ask better questions, and reconnect with what matters most.
If you are looking for a speaker who will bring clarity to your teams and move the conversation forward in a meaningful way, Steven Langer is the voice you want in the room.