Achievement Gap Task Force releases draft report

In January 2010, the Director of Education, Chris Spence, established the Achievement Gap Task Force. The Task Force is a staff committee comprised of superintendents of education, principals, vice principals, and central staff. It is chaired by the Executive Officer for Student and Community Equity.

The mandate of the Task Force is to:

• Assess the achievement gap based on research and TDSB experience;

• Identify current best practices which address this issue; and

• Recommend actions to address this achievement gap.

 The Task Force has developed a draft report (555K 6/1/2010) that presents directions for consideration to close the school achievement gap for students. This report is meant to generate discussion and feedback. Please email comments to equity@tdsb.on.ca by October 31, 2010.