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Learn about the Ontario education system, settling in Peel, how to register your child in school, settlement services, English language and literacy development programs, and International languages programs.
Parent's Guide to Secondary School
Watch the Ready Set High School video or check out A Parent's Guide to High School brochure to learn about the high school experience and the many opportunities that await your teen.
ParentConnect is an online parent portal where parents can access school-based alerts and information, real time absence reporting, elementary report card information, up-to-date busing information, and secondary school credit history and diploma status.
Transportation for Peel District School Board students is provided by Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR). The Peel board provides busing for students with significant physical or developmental challenges, and students who meet the eligibility distance requirement.
Parents can call 905-890-6000 for more information or visit www.stopr.ca to determine busing eligibility, the bus stop and route information.
PDSB schools offer a variety of programs that provide a range of diverse and engaging learning opportunities. Explore the making my way brochure to learn about the following dynamic and innovative pathway programs available:
You'll also learn about the pathways to apprenticeship, college, university, the workplace and independent living.
PDSB offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development(ELD) programs to help students learn English and upgrade their academic and English language skills. Students can take up to five ESL or ELD courses towards their diploma. Beginner students can also take ESL classes in different subject areas. The Peel board provides support for:
students born outside Canada from a non-English speaking country
students born in Canada who speak a second language or dialect
recently arrived students who need to upgrade or develop their academic and language skills
See We Welcome the World Centres for elementary and secondary school ESL or ELD program information.
If needed, schools can arrange for an interpreter to assist parents in parent-teacher interviews or to discuss your child's progress.
PDSB offers a wide range of special education programs and services that include the support of students who develop and learn at different rates, or have difficulty learning to read and write and need assistance. See the following links to learn more about special education programming and support: