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 2026:

  • Avon Maitland District School Board
  • Greater Essex County District School Board
  • Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Keewatin Patricia District School Board
  • Lakehead District School Board
  • Lambton Kent District School Board
  • Limestone District School Board
  • Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
  • Peel District School Board
  • Rainy River District School Board
  • Renfrew County District School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board
  • Toronto District School Board
  • Trillium Lakelands District School Board
  • Upper Canada District School Board

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.

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

Coffee/tea 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 2025-26

Note - More registration information will be available soon.

Central East

Topics to be Covered

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

Location: To Be Determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. EDT

Boards:

  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Trillium Lakelands District School Board

Registration information will be available soon

East

Topics to be covered

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

Location: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. EDT

Boards:

  • Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
  • Limestone District School Board
  • Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
  • Renfrew County District School Board
  • Upper Canada District School Board

Registration information will be available soon

West 

Topics to be covered

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

Location: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. EDT

Boards:

  • Avon Maitland District School Board
  • Greater Essex County District School Board
  • Lambton Kent District School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board

Registration information will be available soon

North West

Topics to be Covered

  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • Leader Mental Health and Well-being
  • Understanding Systemic Discrimination and Barriers

Location: 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. EDT

Boards:

  • Keewatin Patricia District School Board
  • Lakehead District School Board
  • Rainy River District School Board
Metro

Topics to be Covered

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

Location: To be determined

Boards:

  • Peel District School Board
  • Toronto District School Board

Location: 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Registration information will be available soon