Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: June 5, 2026
Length: Full Day
Elementary Topic: Literacy and/or Mathematics and Report Card Writing
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules prepared by Program Services
Description:
On the upcoming professional activity day, elementary educators across the school board will participate in targeted professional learning connected to literacy, mathematics, curriculum implementation, and student achievement. Sessions will vary by grade division and assignment and will include learning related to new curriculum implementation in Kindergarten, early literacy and vocabulary development, mathematics assessment and instruction, digital learning tools, and strategies to support multilingual learners in the classroom. French-language educators will also engage in professional learning designed to strengthen instruction in French Immersion and Core French programs, with a continued emphasis on oral language, reading, and writing development. Additional sessions will support educators through collaborative planning, interactive literacy practices, technology integration, and sustainability learning opportunities.
The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements.
Elementary
Morning (150 mins) - Literacy and/or Mathematics
A choice of math and literacy topics and strategies to focus on with staff.
Afternoon (150 mins) - Report Card Writing
A half day for report card writing, as outlined in collective agreements