HDSB PA Day Agendas

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Timing/Format

• The timing and format of the activities and the name of the entity hosting the activities

Facilitators: ​

• The names and titles of persons presenting or delivering the material

Learning Materials:

• A description of the material to be covered

• A description of the methods by which material is to be presented and the methods of learning that are to be engaged.

• The titles of any resources that will be used as part of the activities and publication information in respect of those resources

Additional information:

Topic:  Student-Led Conferences/Interviews 

Format/Timing:  8:30am - 3:35pm - Educators will meet with families for their Student Led Conference.  

Description:  These conferences have been pre-scheduled to coordinate the best time for the child, family and educator to gather and discuss the progress and goal setting for the child in their academic year. The child is the leader for this meeting where they will: 

- share work samples and evidence of achievement 

- share report card assessments

- review achievement

- discuss goals and future outcomes.

Topic: Learning and Growth: Student Literacy, Mathematics, Guidance and Career Education ​

Format: ​Full-day, in-person

Description: Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies for student literacy and mathematics learning and growth. Educators will engage in learning focused on implementing the revised 2023 Language/Francais Grade 1-8 curriculum. They will learn about principles and requirements for early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening.

Elementary educators will also work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high-impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum, as well as the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan​. School teams will also engage in learning related to making connections to skilled trades, transferable skills and apprenticeship, guidance and career education. ​

Topic/Format: Report Card writing day for teachers 

Facilitators: ​Teachers

Learning Materials:  Report Cards​

Topic: Learning and Growth: Student Literacy, Mathematics, and Mental Health

Format: Full-day, in-person

Description: Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies in mathematics and mental health. Educators will engage in learning focused on the School Improvement Plan, ensuring programming is helping students achieve their full potential.

Elementary educators will also work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high-impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum, as well as the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan​. 

Topic: Learning and Growth: Numeracy, Multi Year Plan and Emotional Validation/Mental Health

Format: Full-day, in-person

Description: Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and collaborative analysis of student work. Educators will engage in learning focused on monitoring strategies, reflections and guided questions to support student learning. School teams will also engage in work focused on emotional validation and the practice of acknowledging and accepting emotions without judgement.  The purpose is to strengthen staff and students well being and promote a culture of well being within the school community.   

Finally, staff will engage in working teams using the HDSB Multi Year Plan.  Focussed work will happen in each other different components of the plan, including implementation into the school community.