Elementary and Secondary Schools Professional Activity (PA) Day - November 20, 2026

This is a PA day for all elementary and secondary schools. 

 

All Elementary Schools


Length: Full Day - AM & PM

Topic: Report Card Preparation, Reporting to Parents, Ongoing Communication

Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Parent/Teacher Interviews onsite

Description:

  • Parent/Teacher Interview on site.
  • Full Day of Professional activities focused on reporting to parents and ongoing communication regarding student achievement and well-being, involving Parent/Teacher Interviews.

 

All Secondary Schools


Length: Half Day-AM 

Topic: Special Education and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Multilingual Language Learners, and School Improvement Planning

Entity Hosting: Secondary Schools

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School administration.

Description:

School teams will engage in learning focused on:

  • how assessment information helps educators understand student learning, the impact of processing on learning, and the supports needed for student success;
  • student strengths, IEPs, and family engagement to enhance achievement and well-being;

School teams will also engage in learning focused on:

  • role of AI in education and its responsible use under cyber safety guidelines;
  • Multilingual Language Learners and language acquisition; and
  • high-impact instructional practices to support student improvement.

Length: Half Day-PM 

Topic: MLLNet Updates and School Improvement Planning

Entity Hosting: Secondary Schools

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School administration and school leaders

Description:

School teams will engage in learning focused on:

  • Multilingual Language Learners, language acquisition, and updating STEP continua; and
  • high-impact instructional practices to support student improvement.