HDSB PA Day Agendas
On Professional Activity (PA) days, staff engage in professional development. Our school, along with all schools in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) have several Professional Activity (PA) Days throughout the school year. The purpose of these days is to enhance student success. Staff focus on professional development activities, participate in training or planning sessions. There are no classes for students on these days.
To learn about what schools across the HDSB are focusing on during each PA Day, visit HDSB PA Days 2024-2025
PA Day Agendas
2024-2025 School Year
2024-2025 School Year
For a detailed description of what our school will be focusing on please see the following information.
Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 - Learning and Growth: Student Literacy, Mathematics, Guidance and Career Education
Timing/Format
Full-day, in-person
Facilitators:
Sarah Clarke, Principal
Learning Materials:
We will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies for student literacy and mathematics learning and growth. Educators will engage in learning focused on implementing the revised 2023 Language/Francais Grade 1-8 curriculum. They will learn about principles and requirements for early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening.
Elementary educators will also work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high-impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum, as well as the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan. School teams will also engage in learning related to making connections to skilled trades, transferable skills and apprenticeship, guidance and career education.
Additional information: We will be conducting whole group presentations and small group work.
Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 - Student Growth, Progress Reports & Effective Strategies and Practices
Timing/Format
Full-day, in-person
Facilitators:
Programming will be led by Teachers
Learning Materials:
We will engage in student/parent/guardian/teacher conferences focused on Student Growth and Progress Reports.
Additional information: We will be conducting small group conferences with students and parents .
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 - Assessment & Evaluation Activities
Timing/Format
Full-day, in-person or remotely.
Description:
Elementary educators will be engaged in assessment and evaluation activities including report card writing. This is time designated by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) collective agreement.
Facilitators:
Self-directed day for Teachers.
Learning / Delivery Method:
Individual work time.