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.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 - Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans, Keeping Schools Safe
Topic: Provincial Education Priorities - Consistent Classroom Delivery and New Curriculum Updates, Special Education and Individual Education Plans, Keeping Schools SafeFormat:
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2 Full-day, in-person delivery model
Staff will also learn about new Ontario curriculum expectations, including Kindergarten STEM and updated History curriculum, as well as expectations for students around attendance and participation.
School teams will use this learning to support consistent, safe and effective practices for students across Kindergarten to Grade 12.Staff will review our School Improvement Planning and prepare for their September data collection, and participate in a workshop with Learning for Sustainable Futures
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, LSF LeaderLearning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group learning and reflection
Friday, October 9, 2026
Format :In person, Full day
Learning and Delivery Methods: whole group presentations (in person) and small group breakout
Topics / Content:
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.
Kindergarten Staff will focus on the new Kindergarten Curriculum related to Literacy and Numeracy expectations, integrating Science and Technology and effective instructional approaches.
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.
Staff will also be working on SIPSA goals for literacy, mathematics and well-being.
Facilitator/Entity Hosting the Event: School administrators and school based staff supported with materials and guidance from the Special Education Services and Information, Communication and Technology Services departments.