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. 

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

Facilitators: The learning will be led by the principal 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 work. 

Topic(s): Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates - Kindergarten and Core French Teachers, 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.

Topic(s): Student Growth & Progress Reports

Format: Full day, in person.

Description: Elementary school teams will engage in Student/Parent/Guardian/Teacher conferences focused on Student Growth and Progress Reports.

Facilitators: Teachers hosting small group conferences with students and parents.

Learning/Delivery Method: Small group conferences with students and parents/guardians. 

Topic(s): Assessment and Evaluation

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.

Topic: Cyber Safety and Artificial Intelligence

Format: Full Day, in-person

Description: Cyber Safety & AI: Educators learn about LUMI and board-approved AI tools; explore Ontario curriculum on AI, digital literacy and cyber security; and receive cyber awareness training on phishing/malware, responsible use, privacy/EDSTA duties, incident response, student risks (cyberbullying, scams, deepfakes), and the Trustworthy AI Framework. 

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

Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations, webinars and small group work.

Topic(s): Assessment and Evaluation

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.