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October 11th, 2024

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MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL PRIORITIES Literacy 
AUDIENCE  All Staff 
LEARNING DELIVERY  In-Person  
CONTENT /RESOURCES/ ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING PRESENTERS) 

Matt Bergman from Novak Education will present to all staff onUniversal Design for Learning: Embrace, Inclusion, Ignite Potential  

“In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, it isimperative that we champion inclusivity andproactively plan learning experiences that allow allstudents to reach their highest potential. UniversalDesign for Learning (UDL) offers an innovative andempowering framework for educators to createlearning environments that accommodate the uniqueneeds, strengths, and backgrounds of all students. Joinus for an inspiring keynote that will ignite your passionfor meeting the needs of all learners and guide youthrough an exploration of the transformative power ofUDL.” 

 

Schools will lead the professional learning focused on implementation of the 2023 Language Grades 1-8 curriculum and the 2023 de-streamed Grade 9 English courses.   

Trainingthe on principles and requirements related to early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening will be delivered to staff that were not training in 2023-2024 

  1. A focus on professional activities regarding curriculum implementation shall include new and recently revised curriculum:  

Grade 9 de-streamed Geography course  

Grades 9-10 Business Studies curriculum   

Grades 9-10 Technological Education curriculum and making connections to skilled trades, transferable skills and apprenticeship 

 

FACILITATORS / ENTITIES HOSTING 

Superintendent C. Mills  

Superintendent R. Roberts 

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