Strategic Priority 4: Expanding Pathways
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you. And not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Actions to be Taken
- Expansion of membership in Ontario e-Learning Consortium to provide access for students year round.
- Strategic use of e-learning to supplement scheduling for all students, particularly senior and virtual students.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process, and will be completed each year. - Build capacity with Guidance teachers through sharing of best practices re: PPM 167 at monthly Guidance Meetings.
- Ongoing communications strategy for students and families regarding e-learning graduation requirements.
Note: this is part of an ongoing process/strategy.
Actions to be Taken
- Build capacity within secondary school technology and skilled trade educators to increase tech-based dual credit opportunities for students.
- Collect gender-based data for involvement in tech-based programs.
- Increase awareness of the automotive skilled trade through OYAP Cars workshop.
- Increase the number of Grade 7-8 female students interested in the trades through Expand the Possibilities: Young Women in Science, Technology and Trades conference at Durham College.
- Expose Grade 8 students to a variety of trades and secondary and post-secondary opportunities for trades education through Gold Collar workshops and the OYAP Catapult workshop.
Actions to be Taken
- Have a third-party consultant complete a needs analysis and submit recommendations.
- Establish a Student Injury Prevention Committee to evaluate goals, priorities and assist with initiative implementation.
- Consult with other Boards to explore best practices and training resources for high-risk subject areas.
- Review OSBIE student injury data.
Alternative Education
Actions to be Taken
- Through an equity lens, collect enrolment data by program.
Note: Please note that this is complete for the 2022-2023 school year, but is part of an ongoing process. - Review pedagogical approach and strategies to reengage students.
Note: Pilot site will be implemented in September 2023 with a programming plan to increase student engagement. Student exit surveys are part of an ongoing process. - Creation and dissemination of student surveys.
Note: Student exit surveys are part of an ongoing process. - Explore different models for the provision of alternate programming to re-engage students.
Note: this is complete and ongoing. - Network with other Boards to explore best practices.
Note: this is complete and ongoing. - Consider integration of new Prior Learning Assessment Recognition regulations in supporting student success in all schools including Alternate Education.
Continuing Education
Actions to be Taken
- Allocation of a Continuing Education Vice-principal with PLAR expertise.
Actions to be Taken
- Flexible delivery of the curriculum for students. Recording of lessons for students to access 24/7.