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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.ca.

Topic: Provincial Education Priorities - Artificial Intelligence

Format: 

  • Full-day, in-person

  • Elementary and secondary schools

Description: Elementary and Secondary school staff will engage in learning about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential as a teaching and learning tool within HDSB and Ministry of Education policies related to cyber security, responsible use of technology and protecting student privacy. Staff will engage in learning activities to become familiar with HDSB-approved AI tools and how to use them effectively and safely. They will explore mandatory learning in the Ontario curriculum on AI.

Facilitators: 

  • School administrators and school-based staff supported with materials from various central departments.

Learning/Delivery Method: 

  • Whole group presentations and small group work

Topic: School Improvement Initiatives

Format: 

  • Elementary only

  • Full-day, in-person

Description: School Based Activities: School teams will engage in numeracy and literacy activities that will support School Improvement Initiatives.

Facilitators: 

  • Facilitators: Learning will be led by principals and vice-principals and school-based staff, supported with materials from central departments including School Programs, Student Mental Health and Well-Being.

  • Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work by division: Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, Intermediate. 

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

  • Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work by division: Kindergarten, Primary, Junior, Intermediate.