Durham District School Board

This document provides updates on a multi-year strategic plan, primarily focusing on the pillar of well-being. Key initiatives highlighted include conducting a student census to better understand student identities, experiences, and needs for program improvement, promoting kindness, inclusion, and respect through events like Pink Shirt Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, and Kindness Week, and fostering student well-being through community connections and mental health support. The plan also addresses youth drug awareness and prevention, and emphasizes student involvement in developing new learning spaces for future generations.

This document provides updates on the 'well-being' pillar of a multi-year strategic plan, showcasing various initiatives and their impact. Key areas highlighted include partnerships for student health and wellness, a youth liaison worker program for student support and positive relationships, and the celebration of cultural diversity. It also covers initiatives to promote mental health and a positive school climate through educator support, community efforts to provide aid during holidays, insights gained from student census surveys to identify barriers and improve engagement, and projects fostering creativity and collaboration.

This document presents highlights of a multi-year strategic plan, emphasizing the pillar of meaningful learning. It showcases various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student experiences and foster community engagement. Key focus areas include inclusive skills competitions, specialist high skills major (SHSM) programs for career pathways, experiential learning events, support for newcomer and multilingual families, outdoor environmental education, and historical research projects. The plan aims to cultivate student talent, teamwork, and determination, providing customized learning options and celebrating inclusion within the broader community.

This document provides updates on the Durham District School Board's multi-year strategic plan, focusing on the 'connected communities' pillar. Key initiatives include fostering staff connection and collaboration through open houses, implementing human rights policies, supporting diverse affinity groups, and engaging the community through fundraising for the Ignite Durham Learning Foundation. The plan also highlights efforts in educational technology and AI through events like 'Control All Educate', and provides support for parents and caregivers through speaker series and special education symposiums to enhance family engagement and student success.

The Durham District School Board's Ignite Learning Multi-Year Strategic Plan establishes a roadmap for ongoing student-centered improvement and success. It is built upon three guiding principles: upholding Indigenous rights, affirming human rights, and fostering mutual understanding. The plan focuses on three strategic priorities: promoting meaningful learning through high-quality, student-centered education; fostering connected communities by engaging stakeholders and building trust; and supporting well-being by creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments. These priorities collectively aim to ensure that all students, staff, and families flourish.