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New parent guides — September 2026
Clear answers for everyday school questions, with practical next steps and official sources.
- Why a September class changes
- Plan PA Day childcare and camps
- When lunch comes home uneaten
- Understand early reading screening
- Help with French Immersion homework
- Read an elementary progress report
- Understand Grade 3 and 6 EQAO results
- Choose a first math contest
- Access and correct student records
- Plan and document 40 volunteer hours
All articles
Newest first. Use the numbered pages below to reach every published article, including the oldest guides.
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Mental Health Literacy vs. Mental Health Treatment: What Schools Can Provide
Understand mental health learning, school-based support and clinical care, then use a question checklist to clarify the help available for your child.
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Faith Formation for Catholic School Trustees: Learning, Reflection and Public Service
Explore practical faith formation habits that connect Catholic school trustees’ learning and reflection with responsible public service.
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What a School Board Policy Review Should Measure
Evaluate a school policy’s clarity, access, practical use and results with a focused review framework that distinguishes publication from effectiveness.
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YCDSB’s Long-Term Accommodation Plan: How to Read a School Profile
Read YCDSB’s 2024–2029 Long-Term Accommodation Plan with a practical guide to school profiles, projections, review areas and possible initiatives.
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How to Give Feedback on a Draft YCDSB Policy
Write specific feedback on a draft YCDSB policy by naming the clause, explaining the practical concern and suggesting wording or a question for review.
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Catholic School Council vs. YCPIC: Where Parent Input Goes
Understand school-level council input and YCDSB’s parent involvement committee, then choose an appropriate route for a question or wider engagement idea.
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What Happens to a Trustee Motion? From Proposal to Public Record
Follow a trustee proposal through reports, discussion and the public decision record, with questions to ask about YCDSB’s current governance process.
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School Board Purchasing: Why the Lowest Quote Is Not the Whole Decision
Compare school purchasing options using quality, total cost, accessibility, support and accountability, while respecting YCDSB’s authorized procurement process.
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YCDSB’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan: Four Commitments Explained
Understand YCDSB’s four strategic commitments and use practical parent questions to connect the 2023–2028 plan with school experiences and public reporting.
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Catholic Education Week: A Year-Round Home–School–Parish Planning Guide
Plan meaningful Catholic Education Week activities through the year with shared roles, student reflection, accessible participation and a practical review.
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Religion and Family Life Education at YCDSB: How to Find the Current Curriculum
Find current YCDSB Religion and Family Life resources, understand the Blessed & Beloved rollout, and prepare clear questions for your child’s teacher.
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Portables, Additions and New Schools: How Accommodation Options Differ
Compare school accommodation options by purpose, planning stage, access, disruption and ongoing use, with questions to ask about local proposals.
Last reviewed: September 12, 2026.