All Elementary Schools
Length: Full Day - AM & PM
Topic: Report Card Preparation, Reporting to Parents, Ongoing Communication
Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Parent/Teacher Interviews onsite
Description:
- Parent/Teacher Interview on site.
Full Day of Professional activities focused on reporting to parents and ongoing communication regarding student achievement and well-being, involving Parent/Teacher Interviews.
All Secondary Schools
Length: 90 min
Topic: Homelessness Awareness
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules developed by Board staff, facilitated by school administration
Description:
School teams will engage in learning focused on:
- learning that aligns to priorities outlined in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan in supporting student well-being and creating safe and inclusive spaces for learning in schools;
- supporting educators and staff in understanding how to recognize barriers that students face when experiencing homelessness; and
- learning about available resources and best practices to support students experiencing homelessness.
Length: 90 Min
Topic: Fostering Empathy in Emotional Spaces
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules developed by Board staff, facilitated by school administration
Description:
School teams will engage in learning focused on:
- developing a shared understanding of empathy in education;
- engaging in a reflective discussion on empathy through curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and
- exploring opportunities to plan on how empathetic approaches can be developed further in practice.
Length: 120 Min
Topic: SIP/Department Planning
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Facilitated by school leaders
Description:
School teams will engage in School Improvement planning focused on high-impact instructional practices to support student improvement in alignment with the curriculum.