Elementary Program Review Recommendations
On May 1st, 2025, the OCDSB released Report 25-025 on the Elementary Program Review (EPR), presenting recommendations for approval by the Board of Trustees. This report details proposed changes impacting elementary program pathways, specialized program classes, school attendance boundaries and grade configurations.
The report recommends the following:
- Implementation of two elementary programs, Enhanced English and French Immersion, for Grades 1 to 8, effective September 2026. This involves:
- The gradual phasing out of Middle French Immersion, as the last cohort of Grade 4 students entering the program in September 2026 completes Grade 8.
- The gradual phasing out of Alternative, as the last cohort of Junior Kindergarten students entering the program in September 2025 completes Grade 8.
- Phasing out of the following Specialized Program Classes as students leave the program: Gifted Program - Primary, Language Learning Disability Program and Learning Disabilities Specialized Intervention Program.
- Revisions to elementary schools’ grade configurations, attendance boundaries and program offerings effective September 2026, as outlined in Report 25-025 and its appendices, including site-specific transitional provisions.
These recommendations are informed by three phases of consultation which launched in April 2024. The most recent consultation invited our community to share feedback on the revised proposal for the EPR, gathering 2,260 contributions through the online survey.
Visit Engage OCDSB for detailed information about the recommendations, to view the updated school locator and boundary maps, and to read the latest consultation report.
The OCDSB extends its sincere gratitude to the thousands of parents, caregivers, staff, students and community members who participated in the Elementary Program Review process. Your thoughtful feedback and engagement have been invaluable in shaping these recommendations.
The recommendations will be discussed at the May 6th Committee of the Whole Meeting and voted on at the May 13th Board Meeting.