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Tune In YRDSB: Work Experience Program
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, hear how a program that has been running for 40 years bridges students in special education programs with work and community participation.
The Pathways to Employment and Applied Knowledge (PEAK) Program is a transition program designed for senior secondary school students and serves as a bridge from school to adult life options including work, college vocational programs and community participation.
Listen now and hear from the work experience team, and a student and an employer participating in the program.
Tune In YRDSB is the first podcast of its kind in Ontario featuring a wide range of topics related to education. Tune In YRDSB is available on all major podcast platforms.
Read MoreElementary and Secondary Schools Professional Activity (PA) Day - September 26, 2025
Professional Activity Day for all elementary and secondary schools.
All Elementary Schools
Length: Half Day - AM
Topic: Student Well-being, School Safety, and Violence Prevention
Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules developed by Board staff. Facilitated by School Administration.
Description:
School teams will engage in compliance training including:
- occupational health & safety;
- student safety and violent incident prevention;
- training on supporting student mental health and well-being; and
- understanding cybersecurity and online privacy.
Length: Half Day - PM
Topics: Ministry Directives: Keeping Schools Safe
Entity Hosting: All Elementary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules developed by Board staff. Facilitated by School Administration.
Description:
Police Protocol and Involvement in schools and progressive discipline
- A review and implementation of policy requirements with the police through the Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol.
- Review of policy requirements and supports for safe schools regarding the Provincial Code of Conduct, and intervention, progressive discipline
All Secondary Schools
Length: Half Day - AM
Topic: Student Well-being, School Safety, and Violence Prevention
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules developed by Board staff, facilitated by school administration
Description:
School teams will engage in compliance training focused on:
- occupational health & safety;
- emergency preparedness and crisis management;
- threat assessment;
- cybersecurity;
- protection of personal information;
- support for students with prevalent medical conditions;
- Accident/Injury eForms; and
- Safe Schools eForms.
Length: Half Day - PM
Topics: Student Well-being, School Safety, and Violence Prevention; and School Improvement Planning
Entity Hosting: All Secondary Schools
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Online modules facilitated by school administration
Description:
School teams will review professional and legal responsibilities for reporting children and youth in need of protection.
School teams will also review the Police Protocol, police involvement in schools, and approaches to progressive discipline.
School teams will engage in school improvement planning focusing on:
- high-impact instructional practices to support student improvement in alignment with the curriculum; and
- curriculum implementation as it connects to instruction, and assessment
Students Invited to Register for 2025-2026 Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL) Programs
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 2025-2026 Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL) programs for both elementary and secondary students.
These programs are open to all students, including those who are not enrolled in YRDSB and those who reside outside of York Region.
There is no cost to enroll, aside from a small consumable and resource fee.
Elementary Program (SK to Grade 8)
Students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can develop skills in reading, writing, and speaking a new language—or maintain their heritage language. No prior language experience is required.
Classes are offered outside regular school hours in over 20 languages through in-person or online/remote formats.
- To ensure full participation, families are encouraged to register by Monday, September 8, 2025.
- Registration will reopen on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to fill any remaining spaces.
For a full list of available languages, class times, locations, and registration details, visit:
https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/indigenous-languages-and-international-languages
Secondary Credit Courses (Grades 9 to 12)
Secondary students can earn credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma through the ILIL program.
- Courses are delivered virtually through a combination of synchronous (live online) sessions and asynchronous activities.
- Classes run for the entire school year, from September to June.
For information about available languages, course schedules, and registration:
https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/indigenous-languages-and-international-languages
For more information contact:
Indigenous Languages and International Languages
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