HDSB PA Day Agendas

Topic/Timing/Format

Educators will be engaged in in-person and virtual learning sessions throughout the day related to:

• Student mental health and well-being with a focus on the mandatory mental health literacy learning and implementation of PPM 169: Student Mental Health in Ontario

• EQAO

• Knowledgehook Online Math Resource

• Technology protocols, responsible use of technology

• OEE (Outdoor Education)

Facilitators: ​

• Learning sessions will be facilitated by the school administrators, CYC and leadership team members

• Knowledgehook learning will be facilitated by a Knowledgehook Learning Success Manager

Learning Materials:

• Learning Materials were provided by the HDSB, EQAO and Knowledgehook

Timing/Format

• Educators will be engaged in work related to our School Improvement Plan.  In the morning staff will begin by engaging in a review of our practices and areas for growth related to our School Improvement Plan and the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.  In the remaining time staff will be engaged in individual and small group work time related Sustainable Development Goals and review of resources to support Literacy and Numeracy instruction.

Facilitators: ​

• Morning activities will be facilitated by the school administrators and leadership team members, work is completed independently or in small groups. 

• Afternoon work will be supported by a member of the Sustainable Future Schools

Learning Materials:

• Learning Materials were provided by the school board to guide School Improvement Planning, Literacy, and Numeracy. 

Date: Monday, January 27, 2025

Topic: Assessment and Evaluation Activities

Length: Full-day

Format: 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.

Presenter(s)/Facilitators(s): Self-Directed Day for teachers

Learning/Delivery Method: Individual work time

Timing/Format

• Meetings as schedule with Teachers and Parents with students in attendance 

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports