Secondary

Date: April 24, 2026

Length: Full Day (AM - As outlined below, PM - Teacher Directed)

Topics: Curriculum Delivery, Implementation and Pathways

Location: Various schools and community locations

Presenters: A variety of presenters will be facilitating the sessions, based on subject disciplines. See more information below.

Description:

Modern Languages -  This workshop proposes a genuine shift in teaching approach: moving from a language-centered approach- where language is treated as an object of study—to one where language is experienced as a tool for action and communication. Animated by Denis Cousineau, teachers will discuss how to create a supportive and engaging culture of oral communication and prioritize listening comprehension as a gateway to learning. They will work on designing authentic situations that encourage production and interaction and use assessment criteria aligned with the CEFR to support learning while differentiating approaches based on learners’ profiles and levels.

English - The session will open with an interactive workshop with ishKode, RBC Emerging Artist in Residence at Art Windsor Essex, to build community and set intentions. Following this, participants will be introduced to the EmpowerEd: Teaching Texts with Critical Consciousness resource. Participants will then enjoy a guided tour of the Big Doll Exhibit by Vanessa Dion Fletcher.

English as a Second Language - This session highlights routines and scaffolds that build language, reading, and writing while honoring students’ identities and strengths. It will leave teachers with practical strategies and tools that support growth and meaningful access to literacy and language using the rapid literacy framework.

Drama - Teachers will engage in a learning workshop on set design and scenic art, facilitated by David Court, University of Windsor.

Visual and Media Arts - Teachers will engage in an Interactive workshop using fiber and felt, facilitated by Deborah Dunlop.

Music - Teachers will engage in an instrument repair workshop, facilitated by Nicole Bezaire from Bell & Brace Instrument Repair and Maintenance.

Dance - TBA

Physical Education - A two part workshop, focusing on the core pillars of Healthy Living. This session will address the complexities of Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours by breaking down barriers to care and showing exactly how to access local support services. The day then makes a powerful shift toward tradition as Rain W. leads an exploration of Lacrosse, famously known as "The Creator’s Game." Teachers have the chance to learn the deep-rooted history of this sacred sport and witness a live demonstration that brings its unique energy and skill to life.

Math - In this session, presented by CEMC (The Centre of Education in Mathematics and Computing), teachers will solve some problems together to discuss strategies and look for multiple solutions that will connect the High Impact Instructional Strategies in Mathematics.  Teachers will also get a tour of CEMC resources online and how they can implement them in their classrooms. 

Science - The Harrow Research and Development Centre (RDC) is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) network of 17 Research and Development Centres.

The Harrow RDC was established in 1909 in Harrow, Ontario and today is the largest greenhouse research facility in North America.  Over the course of the morning teachers will be introduced to some of the programs that operate from Harrow, including greenhouse entomology, field entomology, greenhouse engineering, weed physiology, greenhouse physiology, field engineering and soil science, and dry bean breeding. Many programs require a multidisciplinary approach in order to accomplish research objectives, as such areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, computer programming, mechanical engineering, botany, entomology, and mechanics will be demonstrated.

Technology - Teachers will be provided a tour of Mucci Farms, making connections to various technological areas of study: manufacturing, transportation, technological design, hospitality and tourism, green industries, communications, engineering and construction. 

Hairstyling and Aesthetics - Teachers will engage in a session about nail extensions. Industry experts at Windsor Beauty Supply will deliver a high-energy, hands-on workshop. It's a deep dive into the technical artistry of professional extensions, focusing on the precision, durability, and high-end aesthetics.

History - This session will introduce History teachers to the Department of History at the University of Windsor, highlighting its programs, experiential learning, and career opportunities. Participants will learn about local history projects conducted by recent graduates, with a focus on local Black history, designed to support the revised Grade 10 History curriculum. (Dr. Gregg French, History Department, Dr. Robert Nelson, History Department Head and Hallelujah Aboona, Graduate Student, Department of History)

Law/Civics - This session, presented by OJEN (Ontario Justice Education Network), brings together expert speakers to explore a range of global and legal issues. John DeThomasis, Head of International Transfer Pricing at Stellantis, will examine how tax laws intersect with trade and tariffs. Stephane Marinier, Crown Prosecutor, will discuss the cross-border movement of drugs and international cartels. Chris Waters, Professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, will provide insights into International Humanitarian Law and armed conflict, and Chief Justice Tulloch will reflect on the importance of the Rule of Law.

Geography - This session begins with an introduction to the National Urban Park project from Dan Dufour, Partnering and Engagement Officer, Parks Canada, followed by a presentation from Ojibway Park staff on educational programming for Geography teachers. Participants will then engage in plant teachings and teachings from the land with Carrie Ann Peters, Culture and Language Coordinator, Caldwell First Nation, and take part in a guided medicine walk led by Ojibway Park staff and Carrie Ann Peters. The session will also feature the National Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map.

Catholic Studies - This session will highlight Development & Peace Caritas Canada, as well as Catholic Social Teachings with Emily Lukasik.  Educators and Campus Ministers will explore interactive activities for students.   

Special Education - This session, facilitated by WECDSB Special Education Coordinators,  will focus on Creating a framework for independence through K-Course curriculum and remediation programming.

Business - This session involves a Youth Entrepreneurship Program presentation from Wayne Sankarlal- W-E Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre.

Co-operative Education - Teachers will be provided a training session on Hour Republic with Popy Graham, followed by a presentation by Canadian Armed forces Navy and Army co-op programs. 

Student Success - Teachers will tour the Unemployment Help Centre (UHC) - Hub of Opportunities and New Beginnings.

Guidance - Teachers will be provided a guided tour of the NextStar Energy Plant.

Date: February 27, 2026

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - in-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Elementary

Topic 1: AM - Artificial Intelligence

Description: Educators will learn about the responsible use of AI for both staff and students, along with essential updates to Assessment and Evaluation guidelines. The session will also cover practical applications, including effective prompting strategies and using AI tools for differentiation to enhance student learning through tailored content, process, products, and learning environment.

Topic 2: AM - Addressing Hate and Discrimination

Description: Created for WECDSB educators, this module is based on the Ontario College of Teachers Professional Advisory, Addressing Hate and Discrimination. Educators will build awareness and understanding of professional, ethical, and legal obligations to avoid discriminatory conduct and foster safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments. 

Topic 3: PM - Curriculum Planning

Description: This self-directed session will provide educators the opportunity for professional reflection, lesson planning and/or the creation of assessments to support student learning.

Secondary

Topic 1: AM - Triangulation of Data and Assessment

Description: Educators will explore the principles of equitable assessment and triangulation using observation, conversation, and product, as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools document.

Topic 2: AM - Addressing Hate and Discrimination

Description: Created for WECDSB educators, this module is based on the Ontario College of Teachers Professional Advisory, Addressing Hate and Discrimination. Educators will build awareness and understanding of professional, ethical, and legal obligations to avoid discriminatory conduct and foster safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments. 

Topic 3: PM - Artificial Intelligence: Personalizing Learning and Assessment

Description: Educators will learn how to integrate artificial intelligence into their practice for personalizing learning and differentiating instruction, as well as strategies for evolving assessment by designing tasks that are AI-resistant, focusing on critical thinking, and prioritizing process over product. 

Date: February 2, 2026

Secondary:

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person (Secondary only)

Presenters: School Administrators

Topic 1:  Artificial Intelligence

Description: Educators will review WECDSB’s Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy and Procedures.  Artificial intelligence literacy lessons for students will be reviewed.

Topic 2: Curriculum Development, Implementation and Review

Description: In preparation for the second semester, secondary teachers will work within subject disciplines to review curriculum, as well as assessment and evaluation strategies.

Date: January 16, 2026

Elementary:

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person (Elementary only)

Topics: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

Presenters: Not applicable

Description: 

Elementary teachers will be engaged in Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting activities to complete Term 1 Report Cards.

Date: November 14, 2025

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - in-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Elementary

Topic 1: AM - Walking Together: Engaging Respectfully with Indigenous Knowledge

Description:  This session invites educators to explore ways of honoring Indigenous perspectives and voices within their educational approaches. Participants will learn how to use language respectfully, distinguish between cultural appreciation and appropriation, and build meaningful connections that support reconciliation and inclusive learning environments.

Topic 2: AM - Mental Health & Well-Being

Description: This professional development session will focus on supporting student mental health and well-being. The session will highlight three key areas to help staff create positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environments:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  This section will focus on strategies to support students’ social and emotional development, including building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive relationships to help students grow academically, socially, and personally within a caring school community.

• Trauma-Informed Practice

  This section will focus on recognizing and responding thoughtfully to the effects of trauma in the classroom, providing practical tools to create safe and supportive environments that reduce stress and enable students to engage and succeed.

• Respectful and Inclusive Practice

  This section will focus on honoring students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences while reflecting on our own perspectives. The session emphasizes fostering respect, belonging, and understanding for all learners in alignment with Catholic values and a supportive school culture.

Topic 3: AM - Student Achievement Plan

Description: This session will provide staff with the opportunity to explore strategies to improve student outcomes, as outlined in their school’s Student Achievement Plan.  Areas of focus will include: Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills, Preparation of Students for Future Success and Student Engagement and Well-being.

Topic 4: PM - Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence

Description: Educators will be provided information on cyber safety, cyber security  and online privacy to address technology-related risks and ensure student safety.  Mandatory learning in the Ontario curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy will be explored.  Staff will discuss AI’s potential as a teaching and learning tool; how using and understanding AI is important in preparing students for post-graduation; and how using AI should be done within the board’s and ministry’s policies related to cyber safety, cyber security, responsible use of technology, and protecting student privacy.  The WECDSB’s Artificial Intelligence Guiding Principles and Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Educators will be reviewed.

Secondary

Topic 1: AM - Walking Together: Engaging Respectfully with Indigenous Knowledge

Description:  This session invites educators to explore ways of honoring Indigenous perspectives and voices within their educational approaches. Participants will learn how to use language respectfully, distinguish between cultural appreciation and appropriation, and build meaningful connections that support reconciliation and inclusive learning environments.

Topic 2: AM - Mental Health & Well-Being

Description: This professional development session will focus on supporting student mental health and well-being. The session will highlight three key areas to help staff create positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environments:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  This section will focus on strategies to support students’ social and emotional development, including building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive relationships to help students grow academically, socially, and personally within a caring school community.

• Trauma-Informed Practice

  This section will focus on recognizing and responding thoughtfully to the effects of trauma in the classroom, providing practical tools to create safe and supportive environments that reduce stress and enable students to engage and succeed.

• Respectful and Inclusive Practice

  This section will focus on honoring students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences while reflecting on our own perspectives. The session emphasizes fostering respect, belonging, and understanding for all learners in alignment with Catholic values and a supportive school culture.

Topic 3: AM - Student Achievement Plan

Description: This session will provide staff with the opportunity to explore strategies to improve student outcomes, as outlined in their school’s Student Achievement Plan.  Areas of focus will include: Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills, Preparation of Students for Future Success and Student Engagement and Well-being.

Topic 4: PM - Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence

Description: Educators will be provided information on cyber safety, cyber security  and online privacy to address technology-related risks and ensure student safety.  Mandatory learning in the Ontario curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy will be explored.  Staff will discuss AI’s potential as a teaching and learning tool; how using and understanding AI is important in preparing students for post-graduation; and how using AI should be done within the board’s and ministry’s policies related to cyber safety, cyber security, responsible use of technology, and protecting student privacy.  The WECDSB’s Artificial Intelligence Guiding Principles and Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Educators will be reviewed.

Date: October 17, 2025

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - in-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Elementary

Topic 1: AM - Keeping Schools Safe

Description: This session focuses on reviewing policy requirements and supports for safe schools, including the Board/Provincial Code of Conduct, violence prevention, bullying prevention and intervention, and the duty to report children in need of protection.  It also focuses on culturally responsive trauma-informed principles and understanding educator and staff obligations and requirements under Erin’s Law.

Topic 2: AM - School Resource Officer Program

Description: This session contains information about the role of police in providing high-quality, age-appropriate educational public safety presentations.  It also provides a review and implementation of policy requirements with the police through the Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol.

Topic 3: AM Mathematics Curriculum Implementation

Description: Staff will engage in analyzing the Ontario curriculum sample tasks and explore effective strategies for the consolidation phase of the 3-part math lesson. 

Topic 4: PM Literacy Curriculum Implementation

Description: Staff will engage in professional learning around foundational literacy skills, data interpretation, and how to maximize the literacy block. 

Secondary

Topic 1: AM - Keeping Schools Safe

Description: This session focuses on reviewing policy requirements and supports for safe schools, including the Board/Provincial Code of Conduct, violence prevention, bullying prevention and intervention, and the duty to report children in need of protection.  It also focuses on culturally responsive trauma-informed principles and understanding educator and staff obligations and requirements under Erin’s Law.

Topic 2: AM - School Resource Officer Program

Description: This session contains information about the role of police in providing high-quality, age-appropriate educational public safety presentations.  It also provides a review and implementation of policy requirements with the police through the Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol.

Topic 3: AM - Empowering Multilingual Learners in the Content Areas

Description:This session will focus on practical ways to bridge language and content learning in secondary classrooms to support and empower multilingual learners. Teachers will explore strategies for accountable talk, academic vocabulary instruction, and accessibility tools that will help ensure curriculum content is accessible and equitable for all students.

Topic 4: PM - Digital Resources and Emerging Technologies

Description: Educators will become familiar with several board approved digital resources that assist in supporting student achievement and academic success.  Examples include: EBSCOhost, MediaNet (CBC News, Curio, BBC, National Geographic, National Film Board of Canada), Catholic Curriculum Corporation, Lexia, D2L Brightspace and Google Classroom and Gemini.

Date: September 19, 2025

Elementary & Secondary

Length: Full Day

Topics: Together in Faith Day and Online Mandatory Training Modules

Location: Various Catholic parishes across Windsor and Essex County

Presenter(s): Linda Staudt - Retired Director of Education, London Catholic DSB; Dominic Johnson - Catholic Central High School graduate and Athlete/business owner; Murray Watson - Faith Formation Animator, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB; Maria Sanchez-Keane - Former Minister, Diocese of London; Michelle O’Rourke - Former Lay Ecclesial Ministry Specialist, Diocese of London; Raymond Grassi - Educator and Gold Medalist, 2006 Winter Paralympics; Maija Chalut-Wilson - St. Anne Catholic High School graduate and Campus Minister Youth Specialist; Reverend Rob Renaud - Vocations Director, Diocese of London.

Description: In the morning, staff will gather as a “Family of Schools” to celebrate Mass. This year’s theme will be “Called to Empower”.  After Mass, a guest speaker will present and speak to the importance of inspiring our students and staff to live out their Catholic faith. In the afternoon, staff will complete online mandatory training modules (Asbestos Awareness, Bill 13 & Emergency Response, Violence Prevention in the Workplace, WHMIS, Auto-Injector eLearning Course (WECHU), Concussion Identification, Management and Prevention for School eLearning Course (OPHEA), Ryan’s Law: Asthma in the School eLearning Course (WECHU)).

Date: April 25, 2025

Secondary:

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person (Secondary only)

Topics: Curriculum Development, Implementation and Review

Presenters: School Administrators

Description: 

This professional development session will focus on empowering students with critical thinking and transferable skills essential for navigating a rapidly changing world. Educators will explore practical strategies and routines to effectively infuse critical thinking into daily instruction and assessment practices.

Special Education teachers will be participating in a presentation on and demonstration of the APEX (Adapted Physical Education) Program at the University of Windsor Human Kinetics Building and Toldo Lancer Centre.  University of Windsor staff will be facilitating the session.

Date: February 14 , 2025

Elementary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions

Description: An overview of PPM 161 will be provided, outlining how to support students with prevalent medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy.

Topic 2: Guidance and Career Education

Description: Staff will focus on career exploration and academic planning (ex: career pathways, skilled trades) through the Ontario Council for Technology. 

Topic 3: Curriculum Implementation

Description: Staff will explore mathematical content through the lens of Financial Literacy. 

Staff will investigate the Writing Pathway scope and sequence for teaching writing that can be embedded in any content or curriculum. FSL Teachers will learn about  a differentiated approach to teach listening, by identifying 6 key factors that influence the difficulty level of oral texts. Music teachers will discuss the role of technology in music programs and explore digital tools available to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Topic 4: Framework for Teacher Professionalism Online Training Module

Description: Created for WECDSB Ontario Certified Teachers, the module identifies and highlights the importance of professional, ethical and legal parameters, conduct and responsibilities that govern Ontario Certified Teachers and their practice. 

Secondary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions

Description: An overview of PPM 161 will be provided, outlining how to support students with prevalent medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy.

Topic 2: Bullying and School Safety: Responsible Digital Citizenship:Through a Catholic Lens

Description: Staff will be examining resources and strategies to promote responsible digital citizenship and online safety through a Catholic lens.  Connections will be made to the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and resources created by the Institute for Catholic Education.

Topic 3: Framework for Teacher Professionalism Online Training Module

Description: Created for WECDSB Ontario Certified Teachers, the module identifies and highlights the importance of professional, ethical and legal parameters, conduct and responsibilities that govern Ontario Certified Teachers and their practice. 

Topic 4: Curriculum Implementation/Literacy/STEM: Student Achievement Plan

Description: School teams will review and discuss strategies related to their Student Achievement Plans, with a focus on curriculum implementation, student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, as well as participation in Math, Science and job skills programs.

Date: January 31, 2025

Secondary:

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person (Secondary only)

Topics: Curriculum Development, Implementation and Review

Presenters: Not applicable

Description: 

In preparation for the second semester, secondary teachers will work within subject disciplines to review curriculum, as well as assessment and evaluation strategies.

Date: January 17, 2025

Elementary:

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person (Elementary only)

Topics: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

Presenters: Not applicable

Description: 

Elementary teachers will be engaged in Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting activities to complete Term 1 Report Cards.

Date: November 15, 2024

Elementary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: AM - Bullying and School Safety

Description: Staff will review safe school policies, violent incident reporting procedures, and bullying prevention and promotion strategies.  Strategies to support a positive school climate will also be highlighted.

Topic 2: AM - Mental Health and Well-Being

Description: Staff will review Social Emotional Learning resources that will focus on six competencies and skills identified by School Mental Health Ontario.  Teachers will have an opportunity to discuss classroom practices for students related to curriculum expectations.

Topic 3: AM - Student Achievement Plan - Literacy

Description: Staff will review the Literacy Student Achievement Plan and discuss how classroom practices relate to fidelity of curriculum and teacher content knowledge. The Literacy block will be reviewed as well as a discussion of Literacy Look Fors in the classroom.

Topic 4: PM - Mathematics

Description: Staff will review the Math Achievement Action Plan and discuss how to maximize High Impact Instructional Practices. Teachers will review and reflect on how to implement resources to support a balanced approach in the Numeracy block.

Secondary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: AM - Bullying and School Safety

Description: Staff will review safe school policies, violent incident reporting procedures, and bullying prevention and promotion strategies.  Strategies to support a positive school climate will also be highlighted.

Topic 2: AM - Artificial Intelligence -  AI : Your Ai(d) in Education

Description: Staff will learn about the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it is reshaping the educational landscape. Educators will delve into critical evaluation techniques for AI-generated content, enabling them to identify potential biases and ensure responsible implementation. Through hands-on exploration, staff will discover how AI can serve as a valuable assistant, aiding them in various aspects of your teaching practice, such as curriculum planning, implementation and assessment.  

Topic 3: PM - Artificial Intelligence - AI in Action

Description: Teachers will get hands-on and explore different tasks and tools that can enhance their lives in education. Within subject disciplines, teachers will work with various AI and relate them to teaching tasks relevant to their practice, such as meeting the needs of all learners, assessment, lesson planning, and curriculum delivery.   

Topic 4: PM - Guidance and Career Education

Description: Guidance counsellors, Student Success Teachers and Co-op Teachers will make connections between their roles and local employers/labour market, with a focus on high-demand economic sectors.  The session will be facilitated by representatives from Workforce Windsor-Essex.

Topic 5: PM - Empowering Multilingual Learners in the Content Areas

Description: This session will equip high school teachers across all content areas with practical, asset-based strategies to support multilingual learners in building language skills while learning content. Teachers will also explore technology and AI tools that can assist teachers to enhance language support and differentiate instruction.

Date: October 11, 2024

Elementary & Secondary

Length: Full Day

Topics: Together in Faith Day and Online Mandatory Training Modules

Location: Various Catholic parishes across Windsor and Essex County

Presenter(s): Luke Willson - Retired NFL player and former WECDSB Student Trustee; Margaret Palmer - Chaplaincy Leader, Ursuline College; Raymond Grassi - Ice Sledge Hockey gold medalist with Team Canada at the 2006 Winter Paralympics; Deacon Keith Strohm - Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago; Mike Masse - Mindfulness Consultant and Best Selling Author; Christina Mines -  Director of Evangelization & Catechesis, Diocese of Hamilton; Claire Bondy -  Director of Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Ongoing Formation for the Diocese of London; Mackenzie Siddall - Founder of Attitude of Gratitude. 

Description: In the morning, staff will gather as a “Family of Schools” to celebrate Mass. This year’s theme will be “Called to Inspire”.  After Mass, a guest speaker will present and speak to the importance of inspiring our students and staff to live out their Catholic faith. In the afternoon, staff will complete online mandatory training modules (Asbestos Awareness, Bill 13 & Emergency Response, Violence Prevention in the Workplace, WHMIS, Auto-Injector eLearning Course (WECHU), Concussion Identification, Management and Prevention for School eLearning Course (OPHEA), Ryan’s Law: Asthma in the School eLearning Course (WECHU).

Date: September 20, 2024

Elementary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: AM - Cell Phones and Vaping

Description: Staff will review new policies and procedures surrounding cell phone use and vaping.  Educators will explore resources from School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) to consider for use in educating students about the harms of vaping and excessive screen time.

Topic 2: AM - Mental Health

Description: Staff will participate in Mental Health literacy promotion through the review of the Ministry’s Policy Program Memorandum 169 - Student Mental Health and how this applies in the classroom setting. Board priorities from our Mental Health Action Plan will be shared with opportunities for discussion. Teachers will be able to review curriculum connections as well as mental health resources that are available to assist them in curriculum delivery.  

Topic 3: AM - Bias Awareness Training Module

Description: Created for employees of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, the Bias Awareness Training Module is an interactive module designed to strengthen one’s understanding of conscious and unconscious biases. 

Topic 4: PM - Literacy

Topic 5: PM - Curriculum Implementation

Description: Staff will engage in professional learning about the principles and requirements related to Early Reading Screening as described in the Ministry’s Policy Program Memorandum 168.  The implementation of the revised 2023 Language curriculum will also be reviewed with educators.  

Educational Assistants and Child and Youth Workers will participate in virtual Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training in the afternoon.

Secondary

Length: Full Day

Location: All schools - In-person

Presenters: School Administrators and Educator Staff

Topic 1: AM - Cell Phones and Vaping

Description: Staff will review new policies and procedures surrounding cell phone use and vaping.  Educators will explore resources from School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) to consider for use in educating students about the harms of vaping and excessive screen time.

Topic 2: AM - Mental Health

Description: Staff will participate in Mental Health literacy promotion through the review of the Ministry’s Policy Program Memorandum 169 - Student Mental Health and how this applies in the classroom setting. Board priorities from our Mental Health Action Plan will be shared with opportunities for discussion. Teachers will be able to review curriculum connections as well as mental health resources that are available to assist them in curriculum delivery.  

Topic 3: AM - Bias Awareness Training Module

Description: Created for employees of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, the Bias Awareness Training Module is an interactive module designed to strengthen one’s understanding of conscious and unconscious biases. 

Topic 4: PM - Curriculum Implementation

Topic 5: PM - Literacy

Topic 6: PM - Mathematics

Description: Within their respective subject disciplines, teachers will review and/or deepen their understanding of inclusive and equitable planning, teaching and assessment practices.  High impact instructional practices will be explored.

The following new or recently revised curriculum/resources will be explored:

• Grade 9 destreamed Geography curriculum;
• Grade 9 and 10 Business Studies curriculum;
• Grade 9 and 10 Technological Education curriculum;
• Grade 10 Career Studies curriculum;
• Grade 10 Computer Studies curriculum;
• Grade 9 destreamed Math curriculum;
• Grade 9 destreamed Science curriculum;
• Grade 9 destreamed English curriculum.

Educational Assistants and Child and Youth Workers will participate in virtual Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training in the afternoon.