Increase Student Achievement Provide education programs and services tailored to the unique learning needs of students Support teachers in the enhancement of their practice to differentiate programs according to students’ unique learning needs. Differentiated instruction is a focus of the School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (SIPSA). Provide students and with technology in the classroom to promote learning and to enable seamless collaboration between students and staff. Further develop programs and services to provide an environment where students and staff can interact both in the classroom and online to receive and submit school work. Support recruitment to ensure PDSB has the top talent in the provincial and demonstration schools to deliver effective programming for students. Conduct recruitment both domestically and internationally. Utilize effective, efficient and financial practices to support enhanced student success. Monitor and address key audit recommendations to achieve enhanced student success. Provide the opportunity for students to acquire the global competencies of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, citizenship, character education to become globally minded learners Provide students with the support they need to acquire global competencies. Global competencies are a of the SIPSA and global competencies are embedded in staff’s daily practice.
Implement robust policies and procedures for ensuring safety of students with prevalent medical conditions. Implement individualized plans of care for each student with a prevalent medical condition. Promote and support all aspects of positive well-being amongst staff and students (physical, mental, social emotional and cognitive Recognize and celebrate staff through an appreciative approach. Recognize staff for their accomplishments at events and celebrations. Measure satisfaction in the PDSB through the 2018-2019 employee engagement survey.
Enhance Public Confidence Provide opportunities for the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) to share highly specialized knowledge, programs and services with stakeholders in order to increase awareness of what PDSB has to offer Promote PDSB as a leader in the education of students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, low vision and deafblind and students with severe learning disabilities. Raise PDSB’s profile as a leader in education through communication with stakeholders including parents/guardians, boards of education, and community groups. Communication platforms are implemented through the use of website communication and other communication technologies to provide timely and relevant information to stakeholders. Pursue meaningful ways to engage parents and guardians in the education of children Involve parents/guardians in their children’s education through activities and communication. Document parent/guardian feedback and attendance, either in person or virtually, at school-based activities. Demonstrate effective stewardship of all PDSB resources Ensure finance policies, directives and priorities are adhered to and tied to enhancing student success. Report financial results to the proper level of the Ministry of Education authority and to other key Ontario Public Service stakeholders. Ensure Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures as well as collective agreements are followed and that administrators and managers are aware of their obligations. Educate administrators and managers on new and updated HR policies and procedures in a timely manner. Provide guidance and support to administrators and managers in interpreting Collective Agreements.