August 28th, 2024

September 3, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. 

  • Students will not attend school, in person or virtually

  • All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed

What School Staff Are Learning 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – Full Day Session

  • Focus: Mandatory Health, Safety and Awareness Training
  • Format: Online
  • Learning delivery method: Individual completion of online mandatory training modules
  • Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board
  • Schools Participating: All Elementary and Secondary 

Content of Staff Learning

Individual online mandatory training modules hosted on the Brightspace platform which includes videos, presentation slide decks and quizzes dedicated to the following topics:

  • Anti-Sex Trafficking
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Concussion Management
  • Cyber Security Awareness Training
  • Human Rights
  • Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Training