HDSB PA Day Agendas

Literacy and Math

• Professional learning focused on implementation of the revised 2023 Language/Francais, grades 1-8 curriculum

• Principles and requirements related to early reading screening as described in  PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening

• Supporting Student Math Achievement with a focus on fidelity of curriculum implementation, knowing the mathematics learner, content knowledge, identifying and collecting key performance indicators to measure improvement in student math performance, high impact instructional practices, 

• Mathematics Learning that is aligned with the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan

• AM Literacy and Math

• PM School-based learning:  equity, wellbeing and inclusion, outdoor experiential learning

• More information to follow

Student-Led Conferences/Interviews

An opportunity to share report card assessments, review achievement, and discuss goals and future outcomes.

Timing/Format

• Meetings as schedule with Teachers and Parents with students in attendance 

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports

Timing/Format

• Assessment and evaluation activities - full day 

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports, Assessements and Evaluations from Term 1

AM

• Emotional Validation Training -  Admin / Wellbeing Leadership Team  - 1 hour

• Ongoing Math learning related to SIPSA goals - Admin / Math Leadership Team -1 hour

• Equity - Anti-Black Racism - Admin and Equity Leadership Team - 1 hour

PM

• Equity - Anti-Black Racism - led by Dr. A. B. Campbell off site at Craig Kielburger Secondary School  - 2 hours

Topic: School Improvement Planning  

Format:

• Full-day

• Elementary: In-person 

Description: 

• Elementary Educators will be engaging in professional learning about Literacy (Science of Reading/Phonics), Math,  Special Education and Human Rights/Equity

Facilitators: ​

• Janet Reesor, James Johnston, Nancy Lord

Learning Materials:

• HDSB provided PD resources, Knowledgehook, Wilson Fundations, Bug Morphology

Timing/Format

• Assessment and evaluation activities - full day 

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports, Assessements and Evaluations from Term 2