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
Timing/Format
The timing and format of the activities and the name of the entity hosting the activities
Facilitators:
The names and titles of persons presenting or delivering the material
Learning Materials:
A description of the material to be covered
A description of the methods by which material is to be presented and the methods of learning that are to be engaged.
The titles of any resources that will be used as part of the activities and publication information in respect of those resources
Additional information:
Friday, October 11, 2024 - Provincial Education Priorities
PA Day Overview
Timing/Format
Staff will participate in a variety of activities around Literacy and Numeracy.
Facilitators:
Activities will be facilitated by the principal, vice principal and other school staff.
Learning Materials:
Professional learning focused on implementation of the revised 2023 Language, grades 1-8 curriculum
Principles and requirements related to early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening
Supporting Student Math Achievement with a focus on fidelity of curriculum implementation, knowing the mathematics learner, content knowledge, identifying and collecting key performance indicators to measure improvement in student math performance, high impact instructional practices,
Mathematics Learning that is aligned with the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Student Growth, Progress Reports & Effective Strategies and Practices
PA Day Overview - Student Growth and Progress Reports
Timing/Format
Full day, in person or remotely
Description
Elementary school teams will engage in Student/Parent/Guardian/Teacher conferences focused on Student Growth and Progress Reports.
Facilitators
Elementary programming will be led by teachers.
Learning/Delivery Method
Small group conferences with students and parents.
Monday, January 27, 2025 - Assessment and Evaluation Activities
PA Day Overview
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.
Facilitators(s): Self-Directed Day for teachers
Learning/Delivery Method: Individual work time
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Provincial Education Priorities
PA Day Overview
Topic: Math and Literacy Instruction and School Improvement Planning for Student Achievement
Length: Full-day
Format: In-person
Description: Elementary educators will be engaged in professional learning about numeracy and literacy instruction. Topics will include high impact strategies and assessment. Staff will also develop School Improvement Planning for Student Achievement (SIPSA).
Facilitators(s): HDSB Staff
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group and small group workshops
Friday, April 4, 2025 - Provincial Education Priorities
PA Day Overview
Topic: Health and Wellness and, Addressing Anti-Black Racism
Length: Full-day
Format: In-person
Description: Elementary educators will be engaged in HDSB staff led professional development examining Health and Wellness as well as addressing Anti-Black Racism
Facilitators(s): HDSB Staff
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group and small group workshops
Friday, June 6, 2025 - Assessment and Evaluation Activities
PA Day Overview
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.
Facilitators(s): Self-Directed Day for teachers
Learning/Delivery Method: Individual work time