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Policy Consultations

We Want to Hear From You

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is committed to open and inclusive policy decision-making and values community input and participation through consultation. Consultation is a two-way communication process between the Board and external participants, including students and their parents/guardians, school councils, advisory committees, community members, different levels of government, service agencies, professional organizations and union partners. The objective of consultation is to gather public input regarding options, alternative courses of action, as well as to identify unintended effects for various participants and to find solutions. 

Policy development and reviews are carried out in accordance with the policy review schedule that is approved by the Board of Trustees and is revised on a regular basis. To view the latest Policy Review Schedule please click here.

We would like to know your thoughts about our policy decisions by inviting you to our policy consultations. Please click on the policy of your interest to see the current draft. You are welcome to provide your comments, including suggestions on the wording and provisions of the draft policies, questions or recommendations using the contact information below.

Dealing with Abuse and Neglect of Students Policy (P045)

Policy

Status

Closing Date

Draft New Policy

Contact Information

Dealing with Abuse and Neglect of Students Policy (P045)

Open

February 24, 2025

Draft New Policy [docx]

Draft New Policy [pdf]

Email: 

mentalhealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca

Objective

  • To promote human rights and to provide a culturally safe (in particular anti-oppressive and anti-racist), nurturing, positive, and respectful learning environment focused on preventing abuse and neglect for all students, including newcomer students.
     
  • To educate all students about abuse and neglect.
     
  • To train employees about abuse and neglect, including understanding how racial biases can further harm and/or stigmatize racialized and vulnerable students, including newcomer students, in particular Indigenous and Black students.
  • To inform employees and volunteers working with students about their legal duty to report abuse and neglect - suspected, witnessed and/or disclosed.
     
  • To address and provide identity affirming/culturally responsive support including settlements services which supporting newcomer students and connections to community agencies that are identity affirming/culturally responsive for the emotional and psychological needs of students, who have experienced abuse or neglect.
     
  • To identify, develop and facilitate identity affirming/culturally responsive and relevant healing practices for all groups of students.

If you have any questions related to the review and consultation of the Policy, please feel free to contact us at: mentalhealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca

Learning Opportunities Index Policy (P067)

Policy

Status

Closing Date

Draft New Policy

Contact Information

Learning Opportunities Index Policy (P067)

Open

March 24, 2025

Draft New Policy [docx]

Draft New Policy [pdf]

Email: research@tdsb.on.ca

 

Objective

  • To support student learning experiences through equitable allocation of resources to schools.
     
  • To provide direction to staff regarding the use of the Learning Opportunities Index (LOI).

Please provide your input and feedback here.

If you have any questions related to the review and consultation of the Policy, please feel free to contact us at: research@tdsb.on.ca


Learning Opportunities Index (LOI) Public Policy Consultations

TDSB Trustees and Research and Development staff will be hosting four public consultation sessions across the city on the draft Learning Opportunities Index (LOI) Policy. These sessions ensure families, students, and community members have the opportunity to learn about the LOI and how it is used to support schools. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share feedback on the dates listed below:

West End LOI Public Consultation

  • Date and Time: Thursday, February 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: In person at 1 Civic Centre Court, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2B3

East End LOI Public Consultation

  • Date and Time: Thursday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: In person at 140 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON M5S 2R5

Downtown LOI Public Consultation

  • Date and Time: Tuesday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: In person at Central Technical School, 725 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2R5

Virtual LOI Public Consultation

  • Date and Time: Thursday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Webinar link will be shared on Thursday, March 20

Hybrid LOI Public Consultation

  • Date and Time: Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Hybrid (in person and virtual) meeting at 5050 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5N8 with virtual link shared on Thursday, April 3

Please use the RSVP form to let us know you will be attending. Click here to view the flyer

We are committed to creating inclusive and accessible meetings for everyone. If you have specific concerns related to accessibility, or require childcare or interpretation services, please indicate when registering, email research@tdsb.on.ca or call 416-394-7404.