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PA Days

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.

Format: 

  • Full-day, in-person

  • Elementary and secondary schools

Description: School teams will focus on school improvement work. School teams will focus their attention on district and school data analysis and planning effective strategies for student learning in literacy, mathematics, assessment and evaluation, monitoring student achievement and student safety and 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

  • Self-directed day for teachers

Learning/Delivery Method: 

  • Individual work time

January 26

Topic: Assessment and Evaluation Activities

Format: 

  • Elementary only
  • 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.

Facilitators: 

  • Self-directed day for teachers

Learning/Delivery Method: 

  • Individual work time

October 9, 2026

Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 - Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans & AI and Cyber Security

 

Topic: Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans & AI and Cyber Security

 

Format: 

  • Full-day, in-person

 

Description: Staff will take part in learning focused on supporting students with special education needs. This will include reviewing key components of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including student strengths and needs, accommodations, modifications, learning expectations, teaching strategies and ways to monitor student progress.

 

Educators will also strengthen their understanding of how to develop clear and measurable learning goals, use appropriate instructional and assessment strategies and effectively implement and update IEPs in classroom practice. Learning will also focus on communication and consultation with families about special education programs and services, as well as educators’ roles in the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process.

 

Additionally, staff will explore required learning in the Ontario curriculum related to artificial intelligence, digital literacy and cyber security. This will include professional learning on cyber safety, online privacy and technology-related risks to help support student safety and responsible use of digital tools.

 

Facilitators: School administrators and school-based staff supported with materials and guidance from central departments including Special Education Services and Information Services.

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

Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 - Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans & AI and Cyber Security

 

Topic: Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans & AI and Cyber Security

 

Format: 

  • Full-day, in-person

 

Description: Staff will take part in learning focused on supporting students with special education needs. This will include reviewing key components of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including student strengths and needs, accommodations, modifications, learning expectations, teaching strategies and ways to monitor student progress.

 

Educators will also strengthen their understanding of how to develop clear and measurable learning goals, use appropriate instructional and assessment strategies and effectively implement and update IEPs in classroom practice. Learning will also focus on communication and consultation with families about special education programs and services, as well as educators’ roles in the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process.

 

Additionally, staff will explore required learning in the Ontario curriculum related to artificial intelligence, digital literacy and cyber security. This will include professional learning on cyber safety, online privacy and technology-related risks to help support student safety and responsible use of digital tools.

 

Facilitators: School administrators and school-based staff supported with materials and guidance from central departments including Special Education Services and Information Services.

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