PA Day Activities & Agendas
UCDSB schools have several professional activities (PA) days during the school year. During these days, students stay home but schools remain open as school staff focus on professional development.
The purpose of PA days is to improve student success. Educators have the opportunity to discuss challenges, review research and collaborate to create lessons, activities and assessments for their students.
The Ministry of Education’s regulation states that school boards must designate three Ministry Directed PA days and may designate up to four additional PA days per school year.
Here is a breakdown of what PA Day activities are happening for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Date
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Activity
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Topic(s)
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September 1, 2022
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Ministry Directed
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Learning Recovery
- Early Reading and Mathematics
- Supporting De-streamed Classrooms
Equity and Inclusive Education
- Special Education and Supporting Students with Disabilities
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination
Student and School Safety
- Ontario College of Teacher's (OCT) Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
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| September 2, 2022 |
Ministry Directed
System Directed |
Learning Recovery
- Learning Recovery & Renewal
- Student Mental Health and Well-Being
Teacher in Charge Training
Board/School Improvement and Equity Planning
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| October 24, 2022 |
System Directed
Ministry Directed |
Board/School Improvement and Equity Planning
Science, Tech, Engineering and Math (STEM)
- STEM education including new STEM related curricula
- Connections to skilled trades and apprenticeships
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| November 25, 2022 |
Ministry Directed
System Directed |
Student and School Safety
- Anti-Sex Trafficking and Cyber Protection
Review Violence Prevention and Violent Incident Reporting
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| February 1, 2023 |
System Directed |
Board/School Improvement and Equity Planning
Report Card Preparation/Reporting to Parents/Ongoing Communication
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| May 29, 2023 |
System Directed |
Board/School Improvement and Equity Planning
Report Card Preparation/Reporting to Parents/Ongoing Communication
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| June 28, 2023 |
Ministry Directed
System Directed |
Student and School Safety
- Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions in Schools
Board/School Improvement and Equity Planning
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