Below, you will find details on what staff will be learning for the 2023-24 professional development (PD) days.

What Are Professional Development (PD) Days?

PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based staff. This professional learning focuses on providing educators and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to support and enhance student achievement and well being.

Elementary School PD Days for 2023-24

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Full Day Session

  • Focus: Mandatory Health, Safety and Awareness Training
  • Format: Online
  • Learning delivery method: Individual completion of online mandatory training modules
  • Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board
  • Schools Participating: All Elementary and Secondary

Content of Staff Learning

Individual online mandatory training modules hosted on the Brightspace platform which includes videos, presentation slide decks and quizzes dedicated to the following topics:

  • Anti-Sex Trafficking
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Concussion Management
  • Cyber Security Awareness Training
  • Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Friday, October 6, 2023

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Friday, May 31, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Secondary School PD Days for 2023-24

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Full Day Session

  • Focus: Mandatory Health, Safety and Awareness Training
  • Format: Online
  • Learning delivery method: Individual completion of online mandatory training modules
  • Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board
  • Schools Participating: All Elementary and Secondary

Content of Staff Learning

Individual online mandatory training modules hosted on the Brightspace platform which includes videos, presentation slide decks and quizzes dedicated to the following topics:

  • Anti-Sex Trafficking
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Concussion Management
  • Cyber Security Awareness Training
  • Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Friday, October 6, 2023

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Detailed information will be available 14 days prior to this PD day.

Extended Day Program Closures

Extended Day Programs will be closed on the following PD days:

  • Tuesday, September 5, 2023
  • Friday, October 6, 2023
  • Monday, November 13, 2023
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  • Friday, June 28, 2024

Extended Day Program closures are to allow for full staff participation in the learning opportunities.