To understand how a particular board operates its special education programs, you should review its Special Education Plan. Special Education Plans are required of each board in the province. They detail the board’s operations and, if the board has them, the plans will often describe the types of special education classes they operate and how many. School board websites may also do so.
In 2020, IAO reviewed the special education plans of all the English Boards in an effort to understand which boards were operating on an inclusive model. Below you will find listed the boards that we concluded were operating with either few or no special education classrooms. If you are contemplating moving to find a more inclusive board, be sure to speak to the administration first to confirm how the board is actually operating; or if they are contemplating a change in their model to a less inclusive model.
Avon Maitland District School Board
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Halton Catholic District School Board
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board
Huron Perth Catholic District School Board
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Northeastern Catholic District School Board
Northwest Catholic District School Board
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Superior-Greenstone District School Board
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Upper Grand District School Board
