Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers,
Student Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
Learn4Life Adult Community Programs - Spring Registration Now Open!
Did you know the TDSB offers lots of adult programs? Spring 2024 registration is now OPEN for Learn4Life's Adult General Interest Program! Open to adults 18 years of age and seniors, the Learn4Life program offers a unique and valuable opportunity for individuals to pursue their interests, expand their knowledge, and engage in lifelong learning with a wide range of courses and activities designed to cater to diverse interests and passions. Visit Learn4Life’s program page for more information.
Greek Heritage Month at the TDSB
At the TDSB, we were proud to recognize Greek Heritage Month during the month of March. During the month of March, we had several activities that will be shared to mark Greek Heritage Month. This year’s theme was: “Greek Thought and Civilization: From Myth to Logos” ---- «Eλληνική Σκέψη και Πολιτισμός: Από τον Μύθο στον Λόγο».
Launch of Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System
The Ministry of Education has launched a new parent/caregiver resource. This new resource will provide parents/caregivers with helpful information that supports them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children’s education. The guide covers several subjects such as knowing how their child is doing in school, learning about suspension and expulsion processes, attending a school council meeting or parent involvement committee meeting, and knowing about specialized supports to help all children succeed. Visit the Ministry of Education Your Child’s Education website to access all tools.
Submit a Nomination for the TDSB Excellence Awards by April 5
Every year, the Excellence Awards help shine a light on the stories of extraordinary staff commitment. This is a reminder that nominations for the TDSB Excellence Awards close on April 5 at 4:00 pm!
We want to know about the TDSB staff you know who are supporting the success and well-being of our students, as well as our school and work communities in so many different ways. We welcome nominations from anyone – staff, students, parents/caregivers or community members – using the nomination form on the Excellence Awards website.
Budget Update
It is that important time of year again, whereby the TDSB plans the budget for the upcoming year.
The TDSB’s revised annual operating and capital budget is approximately $3.7 billion. School boards are required to submit a balanced budget plan to the Ministry of Education at the end of each school year. In June 2023, the TDSB approved a budget of $3.6 billion with an estimated 0.5 per cent operating deficit approved by the Ministry of Education. While the TDSB stays committed to using these resources as responsibly as possible, the funding provided by the government does not fully meet the needs of students in Toronto. To address the on-going financial constraint, the TDSB developed a three-year deficit recovery plan to balance the budget.
The cost of supply teachers is also under funded as the Province does not provide funding for the increase in absenteeism. School boards across the province continue to struggle to support the needs of their students as there is a significant gap between provincial funding and the actual expense of school boards. The table below summarizes the projected 2023-24 significant provincial funding gaps between the TDSB costs and provincial fundings (excluding time-limited COVID related funding in 2023-24 school year).
