Analysis of Survey Data Following is a summary of the data from the local surveys. Saanich, Fraser-Cascade, ADEF, Kimberley, Howe Sound, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, Southern Okanagan, Powell River, and Revelstoke. Teachers usually add days off days to a holiday. Intensive PD in a concentrated block of time. Easier to focus on PD at beginning of school year.
Teachers can plan specific PD activities to meet their needs.
School departments can more easily co-ordinate curriculum. Use of two or more PD days in a row is a more efficient approach than five scattered PD days. Beginning the school year with a focus is positive. Most teachers are already in school for a day or two in late August. Potential for cohesive PD program.