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PA Day Agendas

2026-2027 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.

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.

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

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

Details for upcoming professional learning days are currently being finalized. Please check back soon. 

Format: Full-day, in person

Description: Teachers and DECEs will meet with parents/guardians to discuss student progress.  Education Assistants will engage in role-specific learning focused on supporting Neuodiverse students and supporting staff and student well-being.

Details for upcoming professional learning days are currently being finalized. Please check back soon. 

Details for upcoming professional learning days are currently being finalized. Please check back soon. 

Format: Full Day

Description: 

Educators will be engaged in work related to the assessment and evaluation of student learning, in preparation for the completion of Term 2 Report Cards

Resources to support this work have been provided by the Ministry of Education and the School Programs Department of the Halton District School Board

Facilitators: 

There is no facilitation for this PA Day, work is completed independently or in small groups