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PA Day Agendas

2025-2026 School Year

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.

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.

Facilitator(s): Self-Directed Day for teachers

Learning/Delivery Method: Individual work time 

Timing/Format

  • Full-day, in-person

 

Description: ​

School improvement work. Educators will focus their attention on Board and school data analysis and planning effective strategies for student learning in literacy, mathematics, monitoring student achievement and student well-being. They will engage in learning related to the school improvement goals and effective learning strategies.  

Facilitators: ​

  • School administrators and school staff 

Learning/delivery Method:

  • Whole group presentations and small group learning/planning

 

Trauma Informed Practice:  Educators will gain an understanding of how trauma can impact learning, behaviour, and social-emotional development. The session will explore the principles of trauma-informed care, including building safe and supportive classroom environments, recognizing trauma responses, and implementing strategies that promote well-being. 

 

Facilitators:

HDSB Social Worker and Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Learning/delivery Method:

  • Whole group presentations and small group learning/planning