Elementary Teachers
(in schools for interviews with lieu time possible for Feb. 14 PM)
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Secondary
Teachers
(in schools or in-person learning sites)
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School-based
Support Staff
(DECEs, CSW, EAs, SNAs, School Office Staff, School-based Safety Monitors)
(in schools or in-person learning sites)
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Itinerant PSS
Unit A Support Staff
(Social Workers, SLP, OTPT, Psychologists)
(in schools or in-person learning sites)
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PA day focused on: Parent Teacher Conferences
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Professional Development:
Professional Learning in alignment with PPM 151 in support of the TDSB MYSP, school improvement planning, and supporting student learning and wellbeing.
Focus areas may include:
· Indigenous Education
· Curriculum Fidelity
· The intentional use of explicit instruction and inquiry-based learning
· Implementing evidence-based interventions and strategies to close gaps and support transitions.
· Implementation of a range of course offerings and opportunities that support all pathways
· Data Literacy
· Assessment & Evaluation to support student success
· Differentiated Instruction and Assessment
· Universal Design for Learning
· Making course connections to skilled trades, transferable skills, and apprenticeship & STEM
· Data analysis, planning and monitoring to support the SIP & MYSP
Professional Learning will also consider factors such as equity and human rights in education, anti-racism, and anti-discrimination, and equitable learning opportunities for students with special education
Facilitator(s): OSSTF, School and Board Facilitators
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Professional learning, performing duties within job classification, or with prior approval from the principal, using scheduled vacation time, lieu time, or taking this time off as unpaid.
It is highly recommended that staff refer to myPATH for a comprehensive list of learning opportunities specifically available for PA Day.
For Employees working in two half-time positions, coordination with their Principals is necessary.
As a reminder, Staff members are paid for their regular hours.
MyPath
Tier 1 Strategies in the Kindergarten Classroom
Audience: Administrators, Teachers, SNAs, EAs, CYWs, CYCs
Structuring Unstructured Time
Audience: Administrators, Teachers, SNAs, EAs, CYWs, CYCs
Zones of Regulation and Calming Strategies
Audience: All support staff, including ECEs, EAs, CYWs, SNAs, LRS and OAs.
Engaging Learners while Promoting Self Care and Student Wellbeing
Audience: Elementary Teachers, ECEs, EAs, CYWs and SNAs
Sensory and Self Regulation- Part 1 Theory with PT and OT
Audience: Secondary Teachers, EAs, SNA’s, CYW, CYCs
Sensory and Self-Regulation - Part 2 - Practical Classroom Strategies with OT/PT Services
Audience: Secondary Teachers, EAs, SNAs, CYWs, CYCs
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Itinerant PSS staff may provide professional learning for school staff on mental health and well-being, school safety, violence prevention, Universal Design for Learning, differentiated instruction, best practices to support trauma-informed and sensory-safe learning experiences, fine and/or gross motor skill development, work/ vocational readiness skills, etc
Staff may use this time for committee meetings, administrative work, professional learning, and/or engaging in tiered service supports, etc.
Mental Health Leads Foundations of Mental Health and Well-Being (CUPE staff)
Mental Health Leads
· SafeTALK Train-the Trainers
· Social Work Meeting
Professional Learning: Offerings for CYC and CYWs:
On MyPath
The following will be offered to CYS staff:
- CYS Connections
- CYW Powerschool Training
Employees working in two half-time positions must coordinate with their principals.
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