Through the provincially negotiated PD Funds, the OPC is offering a range of professional learning opportunities for its Members. One key initiative is providing district-level learning sessions tailored specifically for principals and vice-principals, ensuring meaningful and impactful professional development. Sessions are scheduled for the following boards through June 2025:

  • Algoma District School Board
  • Bluewater District School Board
  • Durham District School Board
  • Grand Erie District School Board
  • Halton District School Board
  • Near North District School Board
  • Ontario North East District School Board
  • Rainbow District School Board
  • Simcoe County District School Board
  • Toronto District School Board
  • Waterloo District School Board
  • York Region District School Board

Additional sessions will be scheduled in the 2025-2026 school year.

Each session will consist of 2-3 presentations. Topics to be covered include

  • Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy
  • Leader Mental Health and Well-being
  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • Understanding Systemic Discrimination and Barriers

Consult the drop down menu for the date and location and topics to be covered during your boards session.

OPC Members working in Provincial or Demonstration Schools may register for the session that is closest to their work location.

All of the regional sessions will be full-day running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

Refreshments and Lunch will be provided for all sessions.

Travel/Accommodation Subsidy 

Travel and accomodation subsidies of up to $500 are available for participants travelling more than 100 km.

Regional Sessions

Note - Registration dates vary, please expand the appropriate section to view the deadline. 

Central East - April 1, 2025

Topics to be Covered

  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy
  • Leader Mental Health and Well-being

Location Paradise Banquet and Convention Centre - Queen Mary Room 7601 Jane St, Concord, ON, L4K 1X2

Boards:

  • Durham District School Board
  • Simcoe County District School Board

Register by March 27

Register

Central West -  Thursday May 8, 2025

Topics to be covered

  • Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy
  • Leader Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Understanding Systemic Discrimination and Barriers

Location: Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge ON, N3H 5L8

Boards:

  • Grand Erie District School Board
  • Halton District School Board
  • Waterloo District School Board

Register by May 01

Register

West - Tuesday April 22, 2025

Topics to be covered

  • Navigating challenging relationships
  • Leader mental health an well-being
  • Understanding systemic discrimination and barriers

Location: Stone Tree Golf & Fitness, 318085 Hwy 6&10, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6 

Boards:

  • Bluewater District School Board

Register by April 15

Register

 

North East - Tuesday April 15, 2025

Topics to be Covered

  • Leader Mental Health and Well-being
  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy

Location: Holiday Inn Sudbury - 1696 Regent St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 3Z8

Boards:

  • Algoma District School Board
  • Near North District School Board
  • Ontario North East District School Board
  • Rainbow District School Board

Register by April 8

Register

A block of hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn Sudbury has been secured for the evening of April 14 at a rate of $169 + Taxes. Registration link will be available soon.

Metro - TBD

More information wil be available soon.

Boards:

  • Toronto District School Board

Register by May 8

Register

Central East - Tuesday May 20, 2025

More information will be available soon.

Boards:

  • York Region District School Board

Register by: May 13

Register

 

Hotel Information

More information will be available soon.