PA Day Agendas
Friday October 11, 2024
Topic: Learning and Growth: Student Literacy, Mathematics
Format:
Full-day, in-person
Elementary and secondary schools
Description: Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies for student literacy and mathematics learning and growth. Educators will engage in learning focused on implementing the revised 2023 Language/Francais Grade 1-8 curriculum. They will learn about principles and requirements for early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening.
Elementary educators will also work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high-impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum, as well as the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan. School teams will also engage in learning related to making connections to skilled trades, transferable skills and apprenticeship, guidance and career education.
Secondary school teams will focus on effective strategies for teaching literacy across the curriculum, teaching in one stream, reviewing effective strategies for the Grade 9 destreamed English program, assessment for learning and monitoring effective student achievement practices across the curriculum.
Facilitators: The learning will be led by school administrators and school-based staff supported with materials and guidance from the School Programs Department.
Learning/Delivery Method: Whole group presentations and small group work.