TDSB Census Update

The TDSB Student Census is a confidential and voluntary survey that asks students important questions about their school experiences and identities including participation in school activities, safety, well-being, mental health, outdoor learning, etc. It is an opportunity for students to share their voice and provide valuable information to help improve our schools and system.

The TDSB is asking all parents/guardians/caregivers and/or students to consider filling out a census survey online.

What information does the Student Census collect? What types of questions does it ask?

• Kindergarten to Grade 3: Parents/guardians/caregivers will receive an email link to complete the census at home on behalf of their child(ren). See the survey questions for Kindergarten to Grade 3
• Grades 4 to 8: A new consent process for students will provide parents/guardians/caregivers the choice of having their child complete the Census themselves at school, at home, or opt-out. See the survey questions for Grade 4 to 6 Version, Grade 7 to 8 Version.
• Grades 9 to 12: Students will receive an email link to complete the census during class time. Prior to, parents/guardians/caregivers have an opportunity to complete an “opt-out” form if they do not want their child to participate in the Census. See the survey questions for Grade 9 to 12.
• Intensive Support Programs: Parents/guardians/caregivers with children in a Developmental Disability (DD) or Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) program will receive an email link to complete the census on behalf of their child. See the survey questions for Intensive Support Programs
  • DD Adapted Parent Version
  • MID Adapted Grade 4 to 8 Student and Parent Version
  • MID Adapted Grade 9 to 12 Student Version
  • MID Adapted Grade 9 to 12 Parent Version

See translated versions of the Student Census

The consent and opt-out window for the Student Census has now closed.

Based on parent/guardian/caregiver consent choices:

• Grade 9 to 12, Student Census survey links were sent out April 17.
• Grade 4 to 8, Student Census survey links will be sent out April 25.

JK to grade 3 student census survey links were sent out at the end of March. If you haven’t completed the Census and would like to, watch out for reminder emails.

If you have questions, please email studentcensus@tdsb.on.ca