Through the provincially negotiated professional development (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 2027. Dates and registration will be available soon.

Each session will consist of 2-3 workshop topics based on the themes of

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Consult the drop down menu for the date and location and topics that will be confirmed soon.

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.

Upcoming Sessions

Central West - Peel District School Board (PDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within PDSB

Date: To be determined

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

Boards: 

  • Grand Erie District School Board
  • Halton District School Board
  • Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
  • District School Board of Niagara
  • Peel District School Board
  • Upper Grand District School Board
  • Waterloo Region District School Board

Registration for this session will be available soon.

West - Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within TVDSB

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET

Boards:

  • Avon Maitland District School Board
  • Bluewater District School Board
  • Greater Essex County District School Board
  • Lambton Kent District School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board
  • Registration for this session will be available soon.

Registration for this session will be available soon.

East - Hastings Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within HPEDSB

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET

Boards:

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

Registration for this session will be available soon.

Central East - Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within TLDSB

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET


Boards:

  • Durham District School Board
  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Simcoe County District School Board
  • Trillium Lakelands District School Board
  • York Region District School Board

Registration for this session will be available soon.

Northwest - Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within KPDSB

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET

Boards:

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

Registration for this session will be available soon.

Metro - Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Topics to be Covered

  • Human rights and anti-oppression
  • Mental health and
  • Relationship building

Location: Within TDSB

Date: To be determined

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. ET

Registration for this session will be available soon.

Past Sessions

2026

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

Registration for this event has closed

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 for this event has closed

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

Registration for this event has closed

West  - April 9, 2026

Topics to be covered

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

Location: Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Road South, London ON N6C 4R3

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:

  • Avon Maitland District School Board
  • Greater Essex County District School Board
  • Lambton Kent District School Board
  • Thames Valley District School Board
Registration for this event has closed.
North West - May 2, 2026

Topics to be Covered

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

Location: Best Western Plus Nor'Wester Hotel & Conference Centre, 2080 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1B8

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:

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

Registration for this session has closed

Metro - Toronto District School Board - April 14, 2026

Topic to be Covered

Navigating Challenging Relationships

Location: Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood Drive, Downsview, ON M3J 2W4

Date: April 14, 2026

Boards:

  • Toronto District School Board

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EDT 

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

Registration for this session has closed

2025

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

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

Boards:

  • Durham District School Board
  • Simcoe County District School Board
Central West - 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 & ConferenceCentre, 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge ON, N3H 5L8

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

Boards:

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

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

Boards:

  • Bluewater District School Board
North East - 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

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

Boards:

  • Algoma District School Board
  • Near North District School Board
  • Ontario North East District School Board
  • Rainbow District School Board
Central East - May 20, 2025

Topics to be Covered

  • Navigating Challenging Relationships
  • Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy

Location: Eventmrkt, 352 Doug Duncan Drive, Unit 1, Newmarket ON, L3Y 0C1

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT (Morning) 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT (Afternoon)

Boards:

  • York Region District School Board