PA Day Agendas

Topic: Provincial Education Priorities - Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans, Keeping Schools Safe

Format: 

• Full-day, in-person

Description: School staff will participate in learning focused on student and school safety, support for students, curriculum and assessment and school improvement. Topics will include safety in schools, bullying and violence prevention, student support and reporting responsibilities, Special Education planning and effective assessment and evaluation practices. 

Staff will also learn about new Ontario curriculum expectations, including Kindergarten STEM and updated History curriculum, as well as changes to secondary school evaluation requirements, including final evaluations, attendance and participation. 

Facilitators: School administrators and school-based staff supported with materials and guidance from central departments including Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Safe Schools and Special Education

Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group learning and reflection

School teams will use this learning to support consistent, safe and effective practices for students across Kindergarten to Grade 12. 

Day at a Glance

Detailed Session Descriptions

1. Special Education and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) 

• Focus: Reviewing and strengthening key components of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to support elementary student success.

• Key Topics:

• Identifying student strengths, needs, accommodations, modifications, and alternative learning expectations.

• Developing clear, measurable annual learning goals and effective progress monitoring methods.

• Reviewing the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process and promoting meaningful communication and consultation with families.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber Security 

• Focus: Digital literacy, online privacy, and responsible use of technology in alignment with provincial elementary standards.

• Key Topics:

• Mandatory learning on AI, digital literacy, and cyber safety in the Ontario elementary curriculum.

• Practical training on cyber security, data privacy, online safety, and mitigating technology-related risks.

• Promoting responsible and ethical student use of digital tools and AI technologies in the classroom.

3. Elementary Curriculum Focus

• Kindergarten Focus: Deepening understanding of the new Kindergarten curriculum, emphasizing foundational early learning in literacy, mathematics, science, and technology integration.

• Core French: Aligning teaching practices with current curriculum expectations and CEFR values to ensure relevant and measurable instruction.

• Resource & Technology Integration: Exploring practical ways to integrate current instructional tools and differentiated materials to support all learners.

4. School Improvement Work: Literacy & Numeracy Initiatives

• Focus: Aligning school improvement goals with high-impact instructional practices in Literacy and Numeracy to drive student achievement.

• Key Topics:

• Literacy Initiatives: Analyzing student reading and writing data to implement responsive, evidence-informed early and primary literacy instruction.

• Numeracy Initiatives: Reviewing mathematics performance data to establish consistent instructional approaches, problem-solving strategies, and targeted math interventions across grades K–8.

• Collaborative Planning: Working in grade-level teams to refine monitoring structures and ensure classroom strategies directly support our School Improvement Plan.