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 through June 2026.

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

  • 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.

The regional sessions are tentatively scheduled to 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.

Central East - February 25, 2026

Topics to be Covered

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

Location: Peterborough Golf & Country Club, 1030 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7H4

Lunch and refreshements will be provided. Please complete this form if you have any dietary needs or preferences we should be aware of.

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

Boards:

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

Register

East - March 27, 2026

Topics to be covered

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

Date: March 27, 2026

Time: 

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Networking and Refreshments

9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Session Runs (Lunch provided)

Please complete this form if you have any dietary needs or preferences we should be aware of.

Location: Residence Inn Kingston, 7 Earl Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 0A4, Canada

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 Deadline: March 6

Register

 

  • A travel subsidy of up to $500 dollars for hotel and mileage over 100 km 

Central West - February 24, 2026

Topics to be covered

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

Location: The Grand Olympia Hospitality and Convention, Centre 660 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5L6

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. EDT

Lunch and refreshements will be provided. Please complete this form if you have any dietary needs or preferences we should be aware of.

Boards:

  • Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
  • District School Board of Niagara
  • Upper Grand District School Board

Register

 

West  - April 9, 2026

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 - April 8, 2026

Topics to be Covered

  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • 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:

  • Keewatin Patricia District School Board
  • Lakehead District School Board
  • Rainy River District School Board
  • Superior Greenstone 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

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

Boards:

  • Peel District School Board

Location: 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Registration information will be available soon