June 13th, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff.
- Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually
- All Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed
About 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.
What Elementary School Staff Are Learning
Friday, June 27, 2025 – Full Day Session
- Focus: Examining and determining next steps for the School Learning and Improvement Plans
- Formats: In-person
- Learning delivery methods: In-person with a combination of whole group, and small group discussions and planning
- Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)
- Schools Participating: All Elementary schools
Content of Staff Learning
- Each school will use their individual school learning and improvement plans as anchors
- Clevr software training
- New Maze training and review of Oral Reading Fluency Assessment tool for applicable staff
Learn more about Professional Development for School Staff on the WRDSB website.