December 15, 2024 - Last Update of 2024

This week, TDSB launched the first-ever digital edition of the Director’s Annual Report, that reflects how Toronto District School Board communities came together to embrace opportunities to empower our students through learning, modernization, and compassion. I hope you will take the time to read the stories that showcase a year of growth, innovation and student success. 

The Toronto District School Board is committed to developing opportunities for our wider school community to connect and engage in conversations about education issues. Meetings will be broadcasted live to the public. Click here at the start time to view - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Live-Webcast-of-Meetings.

Full Agenda and Reports for meetings are available here - click on the appropriate meeting https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Agenda-Minutes

View full schedule of meetings for 2024-2025 here https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Live-Webcast-of-Meetings

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Special Audit Committee - 4:00pm - Boardroom, 5050 Yonge St - Agenda

On December 3, 2024, Ontario’s Auditor General Shelley Spence released her 2024 annual report, the first since she was appointed to the position in January. Her full report can be found here: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario. It covered nine performance audits on various topics including the TDSB:

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario first engaged with our staff in January of 2023 and ended in mid November of this year - almost two years. At the start, the Audit Committee asked staff to track the hours and costs from the TDSB perspective on the audit. Staff stopped tracking individual time as it became administratively burdensome, with the number of people involved and tracking of individual calls, emails and subsequent work to respond to requests. 

The Audit Committee and the entire Board is grateful to TDSB staff for their time and effort it took cooperating with the Auditor General. They provided the following response -

We thank the Auditor General and her office for their comprehensive review and recommendations. As the largest school board in Canada, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. We welcome the insights provided in this report, which examined aspects of our operations up to the 2022-2023 school year. While there is always more work to do, we have been actively working on many of the recommendations and have already made noteworthy progress. Most importantly, the safety and well-being of students and staff remain our highest priorities. We are taking concrete steps to implement the recommendations, including:

The TDSB remains steadfast in our mission to create safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environments. We are confident that, with the support of the Ministry of Education and other partners, we can address the challenges outlined in this report and continue to meet the needs of our students, staff, and communities.”

With regard to the Auditor General's recommendations on the TDSB, we are holding a Special Audit Committee on Wednesday, December 18 to hear from staff regarding their responses to the recommendations and next steps.

At the Board meeting last Wednesday, the Board recommended that the Toronto City Clerk be advised that pursuant to section 221(2) of the Education Act, the Board requires that an election be held to fill the vacancy created in the Toronto District School Board Ward 11 (Don Valley West),

John D. Elvidge, City Clerk provided the following information to the Board prior to last night's vote. The total cost for planning and delivering a TDSB Ward 11 Trustee by-election event in Q1 2025 is estimated to be between $500,000 and $540,000, excluding any applicable (and non-recoverable) HST costs. The Municipal Elections Act provides that the Board shall reimburse the City for its reasonable costs in conducting a by-election. The Director confirmed staff would pay for the election through taking $2/student from school budgets.

On Friday, the City of Toronto issued a news release - nominations are now open! The by-election has been called for Monday, March 3, 2025.

Nominations will be open from 2 p.m. on Friday, December 13, until 2 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025.

To be a candidate for the office of trustee, TDSB Ward 11, a person must:

•    File a nomination paper with original signature
•    Acknowledge they are a resident in the city of Toronto
•    Provide proof of qualifying address within the city of Toronto
•    Be a public school supporter and qualified to vote for the office of TDSB trustee
•    Pay the $100 nomination filing fee

Nominations must be filed in person at the Toronto Elections City Hall office located at 100 Queen St. W., first floor. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays). Nominations can be filed until 2 p.m. on the last day of the nomination period – Friday, January 17, 2025.

Until a nomination paper is filed, a person cannot raise or spend any money on their campaign.

The nomination paper must be completed on the prescribed form and have original signatures. The form and more information about the nomination process and qualifications are available on the Toronto Elections trustee, TDSB Ward 11 by-election webpage.

The list of candidates will be updated online as nominations are filed, with the final certified list available after nominations close on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Election day and nomination details can also be found on the TDSB Ward 11 webpage.

Please know I would be happy to speak with interested candidates. Please email me.

On September 11, 2024, based on a motion I made at the Board, the Chair and Director wrote to The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Education to follow up on our previous communications regarding the urgent need for a comprehensive and unified approach to addressing hate and geopolitical tensions within Ontario's schools.

As previously outlined in a letter dated November 30, 2023, the TDSB fully supports the Ontario Human Rights Commission's call for a province-wide anti-hate strategy. Our correspondence on April 5, 2024, highlighted our Board’s motion to establish provincial reporting standards and the development of a tool for data collection to better address incidents of hate and racism. Unfortunately, alarming incidents of hate continue to impact our schools and wider communities, unfortunately reflecting a broader, disturbing trend across Ontario, Canada, and worldwide. The original motion as passed by our Board of Trustees on August 28, 2024, is included for your reference.

Considering these pressing issues, we respectfully request that the Ministry of Education to undertake the following actions as soon as possible: develop a clear and comprehensive working definition of hate or hate activity for Ontario schools. This definition should address concerns about growing antisemitism and other forms of hate, ensuring that it is available for use for the 2024-25 school year.

Considering these pressing issues, we respectfully request that the Ministry of Education to undertake the following actions as soon as possible:

In other words, we asked for the Ministry’s leadership and collaboration, in order to make significant strides in addressing these challenges and upholding the values that are fundamental to our education system. Sadly, we did not get their support for action.

Response received on December 9, 2024, from the Minister of Education. The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to upholding and promoting human rights and taking collective action against racism, hate, and discrimination that exists within schools and communities. She stated that the Ministry continues to work closely with other ministries to explore opportunities for a consistent approach with respect to data definitions, methods of collection, privacy, and accuracy when it comes to the reporting of racism, discrimination, bias, and hate-related incidents.

We are excited to announce that the Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025 is now available. The Guide is prepared by the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee, in collaboration with the Mental Health Leads and the System Leader for Mental Health and Professional Support Services.

The Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025 offers updated, culturally relevant, and responsive resources to support students and parents/caregivers/guardians in fostering mental and physical wellness during the winter months. It also includes specific supports tailored for students with disabilities and complex needs.

To ensure accessibility for our diverse community, the guide has been translated into the top spoken languages within the TDSB. You can access it here: The Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025.

During this respiratory virus season, I encourage you to review tips from Toronto Public Health (TPH) to help prevent the spread of infections in schools and communities.

Here are a few suggestions from TPH to help keep everyone safe:

This report also came through committee earlier and will be presented to the Board Wednesday. 

The submission responded to six Ministry of Education priority areas for feedback and twelve TDSB additional areas that should be prioritized to support all students to belong, achieve and thrive.

Below, please find our Response Summary. Click here for TDSB's full Funding Consultation Response.

Ministry Priority Areas

Core Education Funding Model Reform - Efforts to simplify funding streams have been helpful, but there are remaining complexities and misalignments for benchmarks that account for inflation and labor costs. The funding model must better support transportation, facilities, and local priorities to ensure equitable access and efficient resource allocation.

Special Education - Special education is underfunded and as a result, funds are reallocated from other budgets. Recommendations include more flexible funding, reducing administrative burdens and re-evaluating what is allocated to urban boards to address complex student needs.

Efficiencies and Reducing Administrative Burden - Providing school boards with reporting templates in advance and adding more functionality to reporting platforms would help staff collect and report data more efficiently.

Community Use of Schools - Increased funding for the Community Use of Schools initiative can support stronger community engagement and after-school programming, which is vital to communities.

Student Safety and Well-Being - Funds are essential for staff to support student well-being, yet many TDSB schools lack access to Urban and Priority High School funding to address growing needs.

Safe and Accepting Schools - Funding is needed to appropriately address emerging needs in schools, given the rise of violent incidents in communities.

Other Priority Areas

Mental Health and Well-Being - There is a growing demand for mental health supports for students and staff. Increased investment in social workers, psychologists and other support staff is critical to ensure timely assistance and care for our communities.

Curriculum Support and Professional Development - Improved literacy and numeracy outcomes depend on continued investment in resources, teacher training, and tutoring programs. Expanded support is needed for implementing the 'Right to Read' recommendations and professional development aligned with Ministry goals.

Statutory Benefits and Absenteeism - Unfunded increases in statutory benefits and rising absenteeism costs strain school board budgets. Additional funding for sick leave and employee wellness programs is vital to manage these growing pressures.

Technology and Cybersecurity - The TDSB's 1:1 Student Device Program ensures equitable technology access, but sustained funding is essential for its success. Additional resources are required to strengthen cybersecurity and protect school operations from digital threats.

Lifting the Moratorium on School Closures - The moratorium on school closures restricts the TDSB's ability to optimize resources and review schools with low enrolment. Lifting this would allow for better long-term planning efforts.

Addressing Inflation and Rising Costs - Rising costs for utilities, materials, and labor after affected by inflation. Funding benchmarks should be adjusted annually to take into account increases in inflationary costs, across all areas.

School Facilities and Accessibility - Funding is needed to ensure that buildings of all ages remain accessible to all students, staff and community members. Dedicated, multi-year funding is needed to modernize facilities and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Priority on Ventilation Improvement - Mechanical ventilation is essential to student health and safety. Consistent funding is needed to upgrade ventilation systems and complement ongoing efforts to maintain HEPA filters and air quality.

For more details, please see the submission on the Toronto District School Board’s budget page. 

Night School 2024-2025 Semester 2 for Secondary Students

Registration opens Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. and closes Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.  

For more information, please visit https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/conedsecondarycreditprogram/Night-School

Elearning is still open: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elearning/e-Learning-Day-School

The High Performing Athlete Programs provide academic programming and flexible scheduling for student-athletes who are involved in provincial, national, or international-level training and competition.

In order to meet the demands of intense training schedules, these programs provide more flexible timetables to balance school with out-of-school commitments so that athletes can strive for both academic and athletic excellence. Additionally, special consideration is given to missed class time as a result of competition. There are six sites offering these programs in September 2025.

The eligibility criteria have been revised to only include student-athletes who are competing on a provincial or national level, and training for a minimum of 12 hours (elementary) or 15 hours (secondary) per week.

The application will open on January 6, 2025 and remain open until January 31, 2025. Should spaces remain available after that time, the application will re-open later in the Spring for student-athletes who qualify at a later date. Moving forward, the application is intended to remain open for continuous intake, where space is available, to meet the needs of newly eligible student-athletes.

For more details about the programs and the link to the online application, visit the High Performing Athlete Program webpage.

November is the start of the Grade 8 to 9 Transition period. Over the next few months, secondary schools will be hosting Open Houses and Information Nights for current Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians and caregivers. You should be receiving information from your school - but the information and links below will assist Grade 8 students and families in planning for a smooth transition from Grade 8 to 9:

Open Houses and Information Sessions

TDSB Beyond 8 website

Beyond 8 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Elementary Out-of-Area Admissions website - Online application form is open from January 6 to January 31, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions website - Online application form open from January 6 to January 24, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Secondary Schools without a Boundary

Elementary Alternative Schools Online Application Process 

Did you know the TDSB offers a wide range of Elementary Alternative Schools available to students? The application process is managed centrally and includes an online application form. Complete information about the central online application process is available on the Elementary Alternative Schools Application and Admissions Process webpage.  

The online application for admission for September 2025 will be open from Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. 

We encourage you to take part in information sessions and/or open houses for students and parents/guardians/caregivers in late November 2024 to mid-January 2025. More information is available on the Elementary School Open Houses and Information Nights webpage.  

TDSB staff hosted two Elementary Alternative Schools live webinars - a recording of the webinars are posted on the Elementary Alternative Schools Application and Admissions Process webpage. 

Elementary Out-of-Area Admissions

The Elementary Out-of-Area Admissions application process will open on January 6, 2025.

Students have the opportunity to access schools outside of the school that is designated to serve their home address by applying for Out-of-Area Admissions. Acceptance at these schools is subject to space availability. Find more information and details here.

If you are interested in attending a school other than your designated school by address, applicants can submit one online application. When applying for Out-of-Area admissions, applicants may include one (1) school choice in their application.

Transportation is the responsibility of the applicant when attending an Out-of-Area school.

Applicants may select Regular program, Early Immersion or a Middle/Extended Immersion Program. If selecting a French program, the applicant must already be enrolled or registered for the selected French program.

Students applying for Out-of-Area Admissions in JK should also still register at their local/designated school by address in case they are not selected at their requested school. If selected, the parent/guardian/caregiver must notify the local school.

Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions
The Secondary Out-of-Area Admissions application process will open on January 6, 2025.

Students have the opportunity to access schools outside of the school that is designated to serve their home address by applying for Out-of-Area Admissions. Acceptance at these schools is subject to space availability. Find more information and details here.

If you are interested in attending a school other than your designated school by address, applicants can submit one online application. When applying for Out-of-Area admissions, applicants may include one (1) school choice in their application. Applicants may also include one (1) Secondary School without a Boundary choice in their application.

Transportation is the responsibility of the applicant when attending an Out-of-Area school.

I included all the Qs and As in last week's update - please click here to access them all - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Beyond-8/FAQ.

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a school, TDSB schools will host in-person open houses and information sessions for parents/guardians and students between November and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses. If you have questions about a specific school or open house, please contact the school directly for more information.

Note: Please check this page regularly, as secondary schools will continue to post information about open house dates/times.

To locate your designated elementary home school by address, please Find Your School - By Address. Schools that offer Central Student Interest Programs and local programs will host open houses and information sessions for parents/guardians and students between November and February. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools and programs. If you have questions about a specific school, please visit the school’s website or contact the school directly for more information.

Note: Please check this page regularly, as elementary schools will continue to post information about open house dates/times.

As winter approaches, many members of our community will face the harsh realities of cold weather without adequate clothing. That is why TDSB is organizing a Winter Outerwear Drive to collect funds that will be put towards the purchase of warm coats, hats, gloves, and boots for students. The TDSB Winter Outerwear Drive has raised over $1.3-million in monetary and in-kind donations since 2021. 

It has made a difference in the lives of more than 15,424 students in 307 schools. This campaign and others furthers TDSB’s mission to remove barriers to student’s learning to ensure more students feel a sense of well-being to focus on achievement in and out of the classroom. The needs of TDSB families are greater than ever. These items represent a difficult purchase for many families, especially this year.

How You Can Help:

Donate: To make a monetary donation, please click the link below. 100% of the donation value is eligible for a tax receipt. 

Spread the Word: Share this message with friends and family and help us ensure everyone stays warm this winter. 

Donate to the Winter Clothing Drive 100% of all proceeds and in-kind donations benefit TDSB students

This year’s Winter Outerwear Drive will run from November to the end of February 2025. 

School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO)

There are several items to share from SMHO - mental health matters!

Speaker's Idol - Speeches due on January 31, 2025

FSWC’s Speaker’s Idol is an annual public-speaking competition open to Canadian students in grades 6 to 12. Students are asked to reflect on a selected quote by Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal, relate the quote to a human rights issue of their choice, and discuss ways in which they envision countering this issue and creating positive change in our world.
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The first stage of the Speaker's Idol program is a written submission, followed by three rounds of oral presentations.
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If you have any questions about Speaker's Idol 2025, please reach out to education@fswc.ca

Virtual Office Hours - Pathway To Care For Mental Health with the TDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Committee

Join us for an engaging presentation titled "What Is Mental Health?" designed specifically for parents, guardians, and caregivers. The presentation will be co-facilitated by members of the TDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Committee, alongside TDSB Professional Support Staff and TDSB Mental Health Leads. Together, they will share valuable insights, resources, and tools to empower families in fostering positive mental health and resilience.

The virtual session takes place January 15, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m. Please see the following links for the event flyer and additional Virtual Office events.

Black Student Summer Leadership Program (BSSLP)

Through partnership with TDSB’s Research and Development Department, Continuing Education’s Focus on Youth Initiative and recently, the Co-operative Education Department, the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement facilitates this summer learning opportunity for Black students in Grades 10 to 12 at Toronto District School Board.

Check the link for more information. Registration now open. Registration closes January 10, 2025.

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. 

Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy - NEW

Objective - To outline requirements for the appropriate use of Personal Mobile Devices by students, staff and other members of the TDSB School Community at schools; to advance a conducive learning environment and promote responsible Digital Citizenship; and to reduce negative impacts of excessive screen time and social media use on students’ achievement, well-being, and mental health.  

Draft New Policy [docx] Draft New Policy [pdf]

Please provide your questions, comments and suggestions related to the draft Policy to: mobiledevicepolicy@tdsb.on.ca by December 20, 2024 - EXTENDED

As I repeat in every update, the TDSB collects data through the Bias and Hate (RBH) Portal, and the increase in antisemitic incidents is also being experienced in our schools - on my website I have excerpted from all our public reports on the data - TDSB Public Reports with RBH Portal Data 2018-2023. Principals and Superintendents are being reminded of their responsibilities in documenting incidents and educating against them. All students and staff - all students and staff - must be safe in our schools and free from discrimination, harassment and hate. 

You can read more on TDSB's Combating Hate and Racism Strategy on our website. It is important that there is accurate information about Board updates and decisions as they relate to combating hate and racism. Questions and Answers have been prepared to provide additional information - should you have any additional questions, please email me. 

If you are a staff or a student or a parent/caregiver, and you are a victim of/or witnessing an incident of racism, bias, or hate in our schools, please report it to the school's principal, who has a duty to investigate all incidents. Each time an incident takes place in a school, it is to be recorded in the portal I previously referenced which then begins a system response. We have a responsibility to educate against hate. For more information, please visit the webpage for Reporting an Incident of Hate or Discrimination Involving or Impacting Students. If you experience it, or witness it, report it. Please. If you are concerned your complaint is not being taken seriously after you follow the Parent Concern Protocol, please let me know.

For incidents involving and impacting students, the following procedures can apply: Reporting and Responding to Racism and Hate Incidents Involving or Impacting Students in Schools, PR728 Parent Concern Protocol, PR505 Caring and Safe Schools related procedures

For employee complaints, the following procedures can apply: Workplace Harassment Prevention and Human Rights, PR515 (for employee conduct alleged to be a human rights violation or Code-based workplace harassment) Non-Code Based Workplace Harassment, PR740

In some circumstances an incident entered into the RBH portal may be a breach of the Criminal Code through the incitement of hate; in which case, the incident must also be reported to the police in accordance with PR728.

Complaints regarding social media postings should be sent directly to the TDSB's Human Rights Office at humanrightsoffice@tdsb.on.ca. The intake process is being centralized in the Human Rights Office to ensure for consistency of process.

If you witness something inside the community, report any allegations of hate-motivated crimes to police for investigation at 416-808-2222 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. The Police state they will not tolerate any intimidation, harassment, or hate-motivated behaviour aimed at specific communities. You can also call 1-800-222-TIPS to Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Please remember TDSB's Mental Health and Well Being Professional Support Staff (PSS) are here to support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. Please see resources on their website.

As you may be aware, during the school year, school staff participate in a number of Professional Activity (PA) Days. On these dates, students remain at home and schools are open for staff to engage in professional learning. As per Ministry requirements, detailed information about planned activities will be posted to the TDSB public website at least 14 days in advance of each scheduled PA Day during the 2024-25 school year. I encourage you to visit the PA Day web page to learn more and check back throughout the school year. 

Note: the next PA Day for the 2024-25 school year is January 17, 2025 for elementary students and January 30, 2025 for secondary students.

Please ensure you check for Days of Significance before scheduling student and community events - as the TDSB is currently reviewing ours - for 2024-25, the TDSB will only publish a Faith/Creed-Based Holy Days Calendar and an Indigenous Days of Significance Calendar. For now, please check the Multi-Faith calendar available online https://multifaithcalendar.org/cal/index.php.

I have been communicating issues we have been having with dogs on school property with every update. Now, as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and welcoming environment on TDSB properties, we would like to update you on the policies and new reporting procedures related to dogs on school grounds.

The TDSB enforces a strict policy regarding dogs on its properties. Dogs are generally not permitted on TDSB grounds, with the exception of service animals as defined by the Student Use of Service Animals in Schools Policy (P096) and the Use of Service Animals by the General Public Procedure (PR604). These guidelines are in place to ensure proper management and support for service animals within our schools.

New Reporting Process for Dogs Off-Leash

To effectively address incidents of dogs being off-leash on school properties, a new reporting process has been established through the City of Toronto’s 311 service. Community members can report such incidents either by phone or online:

Phone Reporting: Call 311 to report dogs off-leash on school property

Online Reporting: Visit the City of Toronto Service Request or Feedback webpage.

Have your Say - Let the Province Know What to Prioritize in the Budget

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will meet to conduct Pre-Budget Consultations. The Committee intends to hold public hearings in Toronto on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 and other places in Ontario on different days. Interested people who wish to be considered to make an oral presentation to the Committee in Toronto are required to register by: 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Those who do not wish to make an oral presentation but wish to comment on the issue may send a written submission by 7:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. To register or send a written submission, please visit the following link: ola.org/en/apply-committees. 

Learn4Life - Winter classes are filling up! Don't miss out on your chance to make the most of 2025 — classes begin on January 11, 2025

Stuck on what to get your friend or loved one for the Holidays? We got you covered, scroll down to learn more about giving the gift of a Learn4Life course!

Led by expert instructors, Learn4Life offers courses in Arts, Business, Computers, Cooking, Crafts, Dance, Finance, Fitness, Languages, Music, Sports, Sewing, and much more!

Please visit learn4life.ca to learn more.

Kindergarten Registration 2025

New this year, registration for all TDSB English Kindergarten programs will begin in January.

We are opening the registration window a month earlier to better align with other system-wide application processes such as Out-of-Area and Alternative Schools.

This alignment will streamline timelines for families and support their decision-making around possible program options for their child(ren). 

Children who will be four by December 31, 2025, can start Junior Kindergarten in September 2025. Learn more about Kindergarten at the TDSB, Before- and After-School Programs and Extended Day Programs.

2025 Prime Minister's Awards for Teachers and Early Childhood Educators

Teachers and ECEs are inspiring children in all areas of life, from science and math to schoolyard interactions. Consider nominating an educator for a 2025 Prime Minister’s Award! 

Diverse Minds 2025

Calling all high school students, bring your words to life with the power of storytelling. Enter our Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition for 2025! For more details or to enter the competition, click here: http://diverseminds.ca.

Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to once again offer a series of drop-in sessions designed for parents/ guardians/caregivers on navigating special education resources and supports within the TDSB.

These informal gatherings provide a welcoming space for parents to learn about available services, ask questions, and connect with other families.
Facilitators will guide discussions on topics such as supporting student
transitions and exploring occupational therapy/ physiotherapy strategies to use at home with students. All drop-in sessions for the 2024-2025 school year can be found here.

TDSB Special Education Department Family Sessions
Drop-In Q & A with Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Staff - Receive general OT/PT strategies for your child(ren) / Chat with other parents/caregivers; Ask questions.

If you require translation services or have any questions or concerns, please email:
Learning Centre 1 - Rhanda Craig: rhanda.craig@tdsb.on.ca and Leslie Hopkins: leslie.hopkins@tdsb.on.ca Learning Centre 2 - Anna Lin: anna.lin@tdsb.on.ca and Andrea Wiltsie: andrea.wiltsie@tdsb.on.ca
Get the link here Sensory and Motor team parent/guardian/caregiver VOH flyer

If you should you ever see any suspicious activity around school buildings after school hours, please contact 311, Toronto Police Services Dispatch at 416-808-2222, or the TDSB’s 24-hour Call Centre at 416-395-4620.

If you or a family member is in crisis, please contact Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868 or get support right now by texting CONNECT to 686868.

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