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.
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 - Provincial Education Priorities
The HDSB, along with all school boards in Ontario, 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.
PA Day Summary of Activities - September 3, 2024
Elementary Schools
Date: Tuesday September 3, 2024
Topic: Student and School Safety
Length: Full-day
Format: In-person
Description: Elementary school teams focus on Student and School Safety with an emphasis on Mandatory Health and Safety training, Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies, and vaping
Presenter(s)/Facilitators(s): School Administrator and School Staff
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole Group presentation and small group learning and planning.
Friday October 11, 2024 - Provincial Education Priorities
Provincial Educational Priorities
Timing/Format
Full Day, In person
Facilitators:
School Staff
Description:
Professional learning focused on implementation of the revised 2023 Language/Francais grades 1-8 curriculum
Principles and requirements related to early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening
Mathematics Learning that is aligned with the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan
Delivery Model:
Whole Group presentations and small group work
Friday November 29, 2024 - Student Led-Conferences
Student Led Conferences
Timing/Format
Full Day, In person
Description:
This PD is a full day for some educators but for most it will be a half day as educators who have completed student-led conferences during the week are able to access lieu time. The PA Day itself is to allow for student-led conferences for Grades 1 - 5. Kindergarten educators will be provided with planning time. EAs will be engaging in learning activities at an alternative location.