October 20th, 2024

Friday, November 1, 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 Staff Are Learning

Friday, November 1, 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 Staff Are Learning

Friday, November 1, 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.