Special Education and Inclusion

Special Education and Inclusion Drop-in Sessions for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers: Learn more about navigating special education services, resources and supports, ask questions, and connect with other families. Calendar of Drop-In Sessions for the 2024-2025 School Year . 

Special Education and Inclusion Parent Engagement Sessions: Join us for these topic-specific sessions throughout the school year. This year, will be sharing strategies for parents to use at home for literacy and numeracy and functional skills learning, strategies for supporting students with autism, and strategies for successful transitions from activity to activity, school to school, and school to post-21 years. Calendar of Parent Engagement Sessions for the 2024-2025 School Year 

The Special Education and Inclusion Department, in collaboration with all staff, is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students, through our ongoing commitment to human rights, anti-oppression and anti-ableism.

The work of the Special Education and Inclusion Department is guided by the goals outlined in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP), which specifically focus on improving learning experiences for students with disabilities and special education needs:

• We will welcome all students to an open and inclusive learning environment that recognizes that most students can learn effectively within their neigborhood school, and will also continue to provide Intensive Support Programs (ISPs) for students with more specialized needs;
• We will continue to strengthen collaboration with parents/guardians/caregivers and engage effectively in decision-making processes regarding their children’s program, placement, and well-being; and
• We will increase employment opportunities and outcomes for all students with Low Incidence Exceptionalities (e.g., Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disability, Blind and Low Vision, Deaf and Hard of Hearing).

Should you require additional information after navigating the site, please contact the principal of your neighborhood school.

This Is How I Roll

In the 2023-24 school year, TDSB received Ministry funding for innovative projects to support students with disabilities. This funding allowed the launch of the “This is How I Roll Pilot Project”. Students with physical disabilities were invited to join Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy (OT/PT) Services staff members to participate in collaborative engagement sessions that focused on topics about disability pride, strengths discovery, and empowerment. 

With additional funding, TDSB’s OT/PT Services intends to expand this project to build knowledge and awareness amongst educators to benefit more TDSB students with disabilities.