April 19, 2024 – Provincial Priorities Day
Elementary Panel
Topic: Humanizing Transactions (AM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: Jessica Wilson - Binesiwag Centre for Wellness
Description: Concepts and principles of trauma informed care, as it pertains to the experiences of people involved in human trafficking. Focus on Human Trafficking and how does it playout in modern day. Understand the complex layers of the experiences individuals go through by gaining a deeper understanding of the many complex layers of violence and trauma experienced by people with lived experiences.
Topic: Student Achievement Plan Sessions (PM).
Indigenous-focused revisions to Social Studies (Grade 1-3), Holocaust Education in Social Studies (Grade 6), Continued learning in Mathematics, Literacy, and Equity.
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: RRDSB Indigenous Education Lead, School Support Services Staff (STEM Coordinator, Literacy Coordinator), Board Math Lead
Description: Focus on the specific revisions to the updated Social Studies curriculum areas for Grades 1-3 teachers and Grade 6 teachers. Student Achievement Plan sessions focusing on specific school needs in mathematics, literacy, and equity initiatives.
Secondary Panel
Topic: Student Well-Being - Understanding the Teenage Brain (AM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: Connected North – Janine Lawford
Description: Understanding the teenage brain, de-escalation strategies, and supporting students through a trauma lens.
Topic: Humanizing Transactions (PM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: Jessica Wilson - Binesiwag Centre for Wellness
Description: Concepts and principles of trauma informed care, as it pertains to the experiences of people involved in human trafficking. Focus on Human Trafficking and how does it playout in modern day. Understand the complex layers of the experiences individuals go through by gaining a deeper understanding of the many complex layers of violence and trauma experienced by people with lived experiences.
April 19 PD Day agenda