January 13th, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff.

• Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually
• Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule
• All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours

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 Secondary School Staff Are Learning

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Full Day Session

• Focus:
  • School Learning and Improvement
  • Student Achievement
• Formats: In-person
• Learning delivery methods:
  • Small and large group discussions
  • Individual work
• Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board
• Schools Participating: All Secondary schools

Content of Staff Learning

• Professional learning in support of:
  • Student well-being and achievement
  • School learning and improvement goals
• Assessment and evaluation

Learn more about Professional Development for School Staff on the WRDSB website.

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