Oct 11 Professional Activity Day
Ministry Priorities:
• Achievement of learning outcomes in core academic skills.
• Student Engagement and Well-Being
8:30 Gathering time
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Opening Prayer
9:15 - 10:15 SESSION ONE
The principal will lead staff through a presentation and discussions related to student plans:
• Individualized Education Plans
• Behavioural Support
• Safety
• Prevalent Medical Conditions
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:15 SESSION TWO
All staff will view a video related to school safety on the Occupational Health & Safety Reporting System and violent incident reporting.
The presenter in the video is the Coordinator of the TCDSB Occupational Health and Safety Department.
There will be opportunities during the video training session for discussion among staff, led by the Principal.
11:15 - 12:00 SESSION THREE
Principal will lead staff in reviewing student data (including but not limited to EQAO) in literacy and mathematics in the context of the School Improvement & Equity Plan.
Staff will discuss observations, trends, strengths, areas of need to determine next steps in instruction.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:35 SESSION FOUR
Based on the 11:15am session, staff will work in teams to outline instructional strategies to be used with students to address areas for growth during the upcoming learning cycle. Staff teams will plan for monitoring student achievement related to the School Improvement & Equity goals (numeracy, literacy, etc.)
1:35 - 1:50
1:50 - 2:42
SESSION FIVE
All staff will view a video related to the academic and health impacts on students of cellphones and vaping, with an emphasis on enforcement requirements, creating mentally healthy spaces, and effective classroom management strategies.
The presenters in the video are staff from the TCDSB Safe Schools, Mental Health, and Health & Physical Education teams.
There will be opportunities during the video training session for discussion among staff, led by the Principal.
2:42 - 3:30 Planning Time
June 7, 2024 PA Day Plan
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
This PA Day is focused on:
• reviewing and analyzing student assessment in preparation for reporting;
• engaging in conversations to understand student learning progress and identify next steps to support student success;
• considering resources that can enhance student assessment practices; and
• preparing for the writing and issuing of student report cards.
Staff will work independently and in small groups, in consultation with school administrators.
January 19, 2024 PA Day Plan
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
This PA Day is focused on:
• reviewing and analyzing student assessment in preparation for reporting;
• engaging in conversations to understand student learning progress and identify next steps to support student success;
• considering resources that can enhance student assessment practices; and
• preparing for the writing and issuing of student report cards.
Staff will work independently and in small groups, in consultation with school administrators.
December 8, 2023 PA Day Plan
Provincial Priorities
All the sessions below will be led by the Principal unless otherwise noted.
Plan for the day:
St. Nicholas of Bari Catholic School - Professional Activity Days
PA DAY November 17, 2023 Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings
Regular and on-going communication is key to supporting your child’s growth. Discussions will include the student’s progress, what is being taught in class and how parent(s)/guardian(s) can support their child’s learning and ways to differentiate instructional practices.
A communication will be sent home to parents/guardians with details of how to arrange a meeting. These meetings will be planned twice a year, November and February, between the teacher and parent/guardian and may include the child.
Parents will be informed of the time of their meeting, once it is scheduled.
Professional Development Day - October 6th, 2023
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9:00 am | Prayer Land acknowledgement Faith development - Walking with Christ with Minds of Justice and Peace |
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School Improvement and Equity Planning (SIEP) - Part 1 ● Review school’s SIEP goals with the entire staff. ● Brief overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). ○ The aim of UDL is to provide access to the curriculum for all students, and to assist educators in designing products and environments to make them accessible to everyone, regardless of age, skills, or situation. (Learning for All, Kindergarten to Grade 12) |
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Elementary - split into two groups: ● K-3 teachers: ○ focus on Early Reading ○ will work through a presentation, videos and activities that can be implemented in the classroom. ● Gr 4-8 teachers: ○ focus on the new Language Curriculum Gr 1-8 ○ will work through a presentation and discussions highlighting what is the same and what is new in the curriculum |
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SIEP Part 2 - Supporting Student Needs ● In small groups, teachers will identify focus students who will benefit from additional interventions and strategies to support them (applies to any student with or without an IEP). ● Addressing the question: ○ How will Universal Design for Learning (UDL) inform instructional strategies used? Additional panel specific info: ● Elementary Focus: ○ Literacy or numeracy as per our school SIEP |
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11:45-12:45 | Lunch |
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Afternoon |
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High Impact Instructional Strategies (Elementary): ● Focus on high impact instructional strategies through the lens of the 2020 math curriculum. ● Staff will choose their focus by engaging with a Choice board and share their learning with the larger group. |
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SIEP Part 3 - Focus on Assessment ● Small Group Work ● Discussion of assessments used to inform language/math learning. ● Addressing the questions: ○ How will student learning be tracked? ○ What constitutes success? |
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Planning and Evaluation Time, including breaks, will be built into the day. |
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Nicholas of Bari Catholic School - Agenda: Professional Development Day - October 6th, 2023
Morning |
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9:00 am | Prayer Land acknowledgement Faith development - Walking with Christ with Minds of Justice and Peace |
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School Improvement and Equity Planning (SIEP) - Part 1 ● Review school’s SIEP goals with the entire staff. ● Brief overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). ○ The aim of UDL is to provide access to the curriculum for all students, and to assist educators in designing products and environments to make them accessible to everyone, regardless of age, skills, or situation. (Learning for All, Kindergarten to Grade 12) |
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Elementary - split into two groups: ● K-3 teachers: ○ focus on Early Reading ○ will work through a presentation, videos and activities that can be implemented in the classroom. ● Gr 4-8 teachers: ○ focus on the new Language Curriculum Gr 1-8 ○ will work through a presentation and discussions highlighting what is the same and what is new in the curriculum |
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SIEP Part 2 - Supporting Student Needs ● In small groups, teachers will identify focus students who will benefit from additional interventions and strategies to support them (applies to any student with or without an IEP). ● Addressing the question: ○ How will Universal Design for Learning (UDL) inform instructional strategies used? Additional panel specific info: ● Elementary Focus: ○ Literacy or numeracy as per our school SIEP |
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11:45-12:45 | Lunch |
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Afternoon |
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High Impact Instructional Strategies (Elementary): ● Focus on high impact instructional strategies through the lens of the 2020 math curriculum. ● Staff will choose their focus by engaging with a Choice board and share their learning with the larger group. |
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SIEP Part 3 - Focus on Assessment ● Small Group Work ● Discussion of assessments used to inform language/math learning. ● Addressing the questions: ○ How will student learning be tracked? ○ What constitutes success? |
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Planning and Evaluation Time, including breaks, will be built into the day. |
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