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At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we are committed to ensuring that families have access to valuable information to support active involvement in their child's education. In alignment with the Ministry of Education's guidelines, we provide essential resources and information to help you engage effectively in your child's educational journey.

Families can access important information through our website. This includes details outlined in the Ministry of Education's guide, Your Child’s Education: A Parent Guide to Our School System. Some items to note in particular include:

Starting September 1, 2024, schools across Ontario will notify families at least 14 days in advance whenever an external speaker or group is scheduled to present to students in grades K-12. This approach ensures that families are well-informed and can engage with the content their children will encounter.

The notification will include the following details:

• Date, time, and location of the event.

• Title and topic or focus of the presentation.

• Connections to the curriculum and/or the event's purpose.

• Names of the presenters, performers, or guest speakers and any organizations they represent.

• Information about any handout materials, giveaways, or literature that will be provided.

Exceptions: this requirement does not apply to speakers or groups that are part of the school’s regular community and daily activities. For example, visits from the local Parish, Catholic Masses, liturgical events, and contributions to faith formation within our Catholic schools are not included in this notification process.

This initiative aims to keep families informed and ensure transparency in the educational experiences offered to students.

You can opt out or ask to exempt your child from certain learning. This includes:

• Grades 1 to 8 Human Development and Sexual Health in the Health and Physical Education curriculum.

• The online learning graduation requirement for high school students.

• Events and activities with guest speakers or performances.

Speak with your child’s teacher or principal about exemptions and how to ask for one.

In addition, the Ministry of Education provides resources and information about what your child is learning at school and ideas for supporting their learning at home.

To ensure families are well-informed, TCDSB will make this information available:

• Upon registration of a new pupil.

• At the start of each school year.

We encourage you to explore these resources to stay informed and involved in your child's education.