HDSB PA Day Agendas

Literacy Modules (approximately 60 minutes)

Grade 6 to 8 staff will engage in professional learning to support ongoing implementation of the 2023 Language grades 1-8 curriculum. The focus for Grade 6 to 8 staff will be the use of diagnostic assessment data to inform responsive literacy instruction.

Mathematics Module (90 minutes)

The learning will engage 6-8 staff in the collaborative analysis of student work, diving into student work samples. This session will facilitate key monitoring strategies, reflections and guided questions to support the collaborative analysis process and considerations for intentionally planning responsive instruction based on student data. 

Trauma Training (60 minutes) with CYC

Grade team focused learning and planning

Timing/Format

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

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports

Timing/Format

• Self-directed - Teachers will use the day to write Term 1 Report Cards. 

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers

Learning Materials:

• Student portfolios, Progress Reports, Student Assessment notes

Timing/Format

• 2 hours - SIPSA goals (moderated marking, planning for intervention)

• 2 hours - Grade Team planning

• 1 hour - Self-directed learning

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers, Administrators

Learning Materials:

• Student work, School Programs Dept. learning modules, SIPSA

Timing/Format

• 1 hour - Emotional Validation Training

• 2 hours - Speaker - Dr. Andrew B. Campbell

• 1 hour - Self-directed learning

Facilitators: ​

• Teachers, CYC, Administrators, Dr. Campbell

Learning Materials:

• Student Well-Being Team materials; Dr. Campbell's learning guide