March 27th, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 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
About Professional Development (PD) Days
PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based staff. This professional learning focuses on providing educators and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to support and enhance student achievement and well being.
What Elementary School Staff Are Learning
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Full Day Session
- Focus: Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)-led
- Formats: In-person
- Learning delivery method: Self-directed
- Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
- Schools Participating: All Elementary schools
Content of Staff Learning
- Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members will be engaging in self-directed learning and professional activities
What Secondary School Staff Are Learning
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Full Day Session
- Focus:
- Subject-based professional development
- Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF)-sponsored Sessions
- Format: In-person
- Learning delivery method:
- Presentations and lectures
- Facilitated discussions
- Small and large group activities
- Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF)
- Schools Participating: All Secondary schools
Content of Staff Learning
- Assessment and evaluation
- Course planning and development
- Experiential learning and community partnerships
- Human rights responsibilities
- Pathways and outcomes
- Subject-specific teaching strategies
- Teaching, technology and artificial intelligence
Learn more about Professional Development for School Staff on the WRDSB website.