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 2024-2025 school year.
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Date
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Topic
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Presenters & Description
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September 3, 2024
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Welcome Back -
Mental Health, Bullying, Supporting Students, Technology and Safe Schools
(All Schools)
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Welcome Back - Overview of Director’s Work Plan and Student
Achievement Plan with Eric Hardie, Executive Superintendent
Mental Health with Lisa Livingston, Mental Health Lead
Mental Health with Penny Raabe, Compensation and Wellness Specialist
Bullying and School Safety with Marsha McNair, Superintendent of Safe
Schools
Supporting Children and students with prevalent medical conditions,
Cell Phones, Vaping with Bill Loshaw, Superintendent of Operations
Technology Use and Student Safety with Brian Reid, Principal of Digital Learning
Safe Schools Training Software |
October 25, 2024
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TBD
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TBD
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November 22, 2024
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TBD
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TBD
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| January 31, 2025 |
TBD
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TBD
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April 11, 2025
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TBD |
TBD |
May 30, 2025
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TBD |
TBD |
June 27, 2025
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TBD
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TBD
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