Professional Activity Day Description: April 24, 2026
Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians
Date: April 24, 2026
Length: Full Day
Elementary/Secondary Topics AM: Tackling Racism (Upholding Human Rights, Anti-Black Racism , and Indigenous Racism)
Elementary/Secondary Topics PM: School Resource Officer Program, Literacy & Mathematics, AI Learning Modules
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
DESCRIPTION
Elementary / Secondary Morning (150 mins):
Tackling Racism (Upholding Human Rights) (75 mins)
This session examines how racism operates across school systems and everyday interactions, grounded in Ontario’s human rights obligations. Participants will build practical skills to recognize, interrupt, and respond to racism, reinforcing their role in creating safe, inclusive, and accountable learning environments.
Tackling Indigenous Racism (75 mins)
This session explores the ongoing impacts of colonialism and Indigenous-specific racism in education. Grounded in human rights and reconciliation, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize and disrupt harmful practices while fostering respectful, culturally responsive relationships with Indigenous students and communities.
Elementary / Secondary Afternoon (150 mins)
School Resource Officer Program (10 mins)
This session will focus on understanding:
Supporting Children and Students Act 2025 and implications for school communities
Police / School Board Protocol
Emergency Procedures and Responses
Police & Community Partner Presentations in Schools
Laser Focus Literacy & Mathematics (70 mins)
Schools will engage in a focused block dedicated to Literacy and Mathematics aligned with their specific school improvement goals. Teams will use this time to analyze data, reflect on student needs, and plan targeted instructional strategies to support student achievement. Educators will draw on board-supported resources and professional learning (e.g., Let’s Go! UGDSB Learn modules, continuums, and assessment tools) to strengthen practice in both literacy and numeracy.
AI Learning Module (70 mins)
Staff will engage in a focused block dedicated to AI Literacy designed to navigate the evolving role of technology. Educators will explore an AI Literacy Module on the Let’s Go! UGDSB Learn site. Core concepts include: AI Fundamentals, Ethics and Human Rights, maintaining a Human-Centred Mindset, and the Art of Prompting, to build a foundational and critical understanding of AI. Learning will also include reviewing the UGDSB AI Literacy Guidelines, ensuring that AI use remains grounded in math comprehension, language skills, human rights, and sustainability. Teams will use this time to align AI applications with professional expectations, drawing on these resources to support innovative, ethical, and effective instructional strategies across all grade levels.
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Independent/Individual