We’re pleased to announce an upcoming Professional Development Day specifically for support staff members on November 21, 2025. The day will be dedicated to deepening our collective understanding and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a special focus on Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation.

This professional development opportunity is a paid day for temporary and continuing support staff members who attend and has been made possible through funding within the Provincial Framework Agreement. These funds are specifically designated to support additional training and development for support staff, and we’re excited to offer a day that honors that purpose. Please note that this paid day is offered for this year over and above the existing two paid professional development days contained within the Collective Agreement. For example, the CUPE professional development day on April 20, 2026 will also be offered this year.

The November 21, 2025 day will offer meaningful opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow together as we explore how to better support inclusive practices across our schools and communities — recognizing that equity and inclusion flourish when we build trust, communicate openly, and support one another across roles and teams.

Please hold November 21, 2025! Further details—including session topics and registration information—will be shared shortly. We encourage everyone to participate and bring your voice to this important day of learning.

Thank you for all that you do to support our students, staff, and school communities.