Paul da Silva

The committee discussed updates on various initiatives including the Great Start Event, Parent Reaching Out (PRO) grants, and ongoing activities such as networking sessions and the Family Affair conference. Key topics included the timelines for committee nominations, feedback regarding Ministry supervision of the Board, and a budget update. Board updates covered the establishment of a new Student and Family Support Office to enhance parent engagement, an overview of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan progress, and information regarding EQAO/OSSLT curriculum supports, including standardized assessment goals, preparation resources, and data reporting procedures.

The committee discussed several initiatives including the Great Start event, the allocation of the Parent Reaching Out grant, and updates on Ministry supervision and community feedback. Future networking events were announced to support school council chairs, and nominations for the upcoming term were discussed. The meeting also addressed the establishment of the Student and Family Support Office, provided an overview of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and various board updates, and reviewed curriculum support strategies related to EQAO and OSSLT assessments.

This document outlines amendments to the Peel District School Board's Special Education Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. It encompasses updates to general programs, changes to Learning Hubs, projected special education staffing, and professional learning resources. A key highlight is the Oral Language in Kindergarten (OLinK) initiative, which focuses on enhancing early literacy and addressing systemic inequities. The plan aims to strengthen equity, human rights, and accountability by improving access, inclusion, and transparency within special education programs and services.

This document presents the 2026-27 amendment to the Special Education Plan for the Peel District School Board. It outlines updates to special education programs, including adjustments to Learning Hubs, staffing projections, and professional learning initiatives. The amendment emphasizes enhancing program descriptions, clarifying student pathway options, updating admission criteria, and providing new resources for families. It aims to reinforce the Board's commitment to equity, inclusion, and accountability in special education services, fostering diverse learner needs and accessible educational opportunities.

The committee discussed accessibility standards for new school construction, including Braille signage and high-contrast areas, ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. Other key topics included a request for data regarding staff requiring accessibility accommodations, the sharing of audit tools used for accessibility reporting, a comparison of staffing numbers for upcoming academic years, and a breakdown of funding sources for special education staff.