October 27, 2023 - Provincial Priority Day
Elementary Panel
Topic: Mathematics (AM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: RRDSB staff / Nelson Presenters / Pearson Presenters
Description: Training will be provided to elementary staff on the use of the newly purchased resources Mathology and My Math Path. Focus of the training will be to support teachers in using the resources to provide a balanced Math program that focus on daily activation activities to support fact fluency, problem solving and assessment strategies that support timely feedback for student learning. Training on the digital tools that have been purchased for elementary teachers will also be utilized on this day.
Topic: Literacy (PM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: RRDSB Literacy Lead
Description: Primary, junior, and intermediate elementary educators will concentrate on the updated language curriculum specific to their divisions. School groups will collaborate to discuss the language curriculum and the most effective strategies used during its roll-out in the 2023-24 academic year.
23-10-27 PD Elementary Support Staff
Secondary Panel
Topic: Pathways Planning (All Day)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: Experiential Learning Lead / Skill Trades Ontario
Description: All secondary educators will attend an interactive presentation with Dr. Jon Callegher, focused on supporting students in pursuing pathways in apprenticeship and skilled trades and technologies. While recognizing that the best pathway for any student is the one that's right for them, this research-grounded presentation will help to ensure that students are considering all options available to them by shining light on a rewarding pathway that is still subject to many misconceptions by students, educators and families.
Educators will meet in department groupings to redesign a learning experience with a focus on competencies, critical thinking questions and ongoing assessment to increase student engagement in their learning.
Topic: De-streamed Grade 9 and Grade 10 Knowledgehook Training (PM)
Entity Hosting: RRDSB
Presenters: Chris-Ann Smith - Knowledgehook Trainer
Description: Grade 9/10 math teachers will be provided support in learning how to use the Knowledgehook Math Guidance System to improve math assessment. A focus on how the tool can differentiate learning for students with varying academic needs and the strategies that can help support student learning, will be explored.
23-10-27 PD Secondary Staff