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TDSB Special Education and Inclusion: Supporting Students with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities

Special Education and Inclusion

The Special Education and Inclusion Department, in collaboration with all staff, is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students, through our ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, human rights, anti-oppression, equity and anti-ableism.

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Supporting the Grade 8 to 9 Transition for Students with Special Education Needs

This virtual session is designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident and informed as they support their child’s transition to Grade 9.

Key topics such as understanding Grade 9 academic pathways, how the Individual Education Plan (IEP) supports your child’s learning, and what special education services and resources are available in secondary school will be discussed.

Please register for either the December 11, 2025 and/or January 15, 2026 sessions.

Multi-Year Strategic Plan Goals

The work of the Special Education and Inclusion Department is guided by the goals outlined in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP). The TDSB values a strong public education system that promotes full participation by identifying, removing, and preventing accessibility barriers so that all students, including students with disabilities/special education needs and intersecting identities, are provided with opportunities to realize their full potential.

The conditions for success, listed below, are factors that contribute to the successful implementation of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, 2024-2028.


Partnering with Parents, Caregivers, Guardians and Community

We partner with parents/caregivers/guardians and the community as essential partners in our shared efforts to improve outcomes for all students

Culture of Human Rights and Respect

We foster a culture of human rights and respect that enables all learning and working environments to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We increase the ability of all students to access education in a way that reflects their needs and removes structural, procedural, and attitudinal barriers to inclusion.

Strategic, Agile, and Equitable Leadership

We develop and support leaders who can allocate resources, delegate responsibilities, and empower staff to effectively implement the TDSB’s strategic directions. These leaders are also dynamic and responsive to current conditions and unanticipated challenges.

Effective Communication

We regularly engage in two-way communication with our internal and external educational partners.


Thank you for visiting the TDSB Special Education and Inclusion website. Should you require additional information after navigating the site, please contact the principal of your neighborhood school.