In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning, focusing on research-based practices in the curriculum front matter, key expectations along the math continuum, and using our board’s foundational math resource (Nelson My Math Path) and digital tool (Knowledgehook) for effective assessment. Educators in certain specialty areas will also participate in subject-specific sessions in locations throughout the YCDSB.
Bullying and School Safety
Staff will complete online modules covering the Bullying, Human Rights and Online Incident Reporting Tool. The bullying and human rights module will provide school staff with a better understanding of bullying behaviour, their obligations to help prevent bullying, as well as understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code Protective Grounds.The online reporting tool will cover steps on how to report incidents of workplace violence. These training modules will support and monitor the health and safety of all our students and staff.
Secondary – Semester Two Prep
Teachers will complete semester one assessment facilitated by school administrators.