Rapid Response Northern School Team (RRNST)

The purpose of the RRNST is to provide interim support to schools during times of crisis so that schools remain open as a safe, caring environment for students. When requested by a community or Nishnawbe Aski Nation, the team provides support for staff to continue to deliver education and wellness for students. This support is […]

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Pathways, Planning & Supports

In 2018-2019, over 1100 students in the KPDSB participated in programs that incorporate experiential learning including SHSM, Co-op/OYAP and Dual Credits. Click here to read more about Creating Pathways to Success K-12 KPDSB Creating Pathways to Success is founded on a vision that views students as the architects of their own lives.  What students believe […]

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Recreation & Wellness

Canadian Tire Jumpstart KPDSB has had an on-going relationship with Jumpstart Charities which helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Our schools have received funding to support youth with our hockey academy, basketball, outdoor education, swimming and dancing.  Individual […]

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Special Education

The guiding principles for our Special Education Plan have been gleaned through ongoing consultation with a wide variety of stakeholders and is supported by input from our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and other public organizations. The following principles reflect the combined perspective of those stakeholders and will facilitate the implementation of expanded opportunities in […]

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Board Continuous Improvement Plan

Academic Success for All In the KPDSB we are committed to improving student achievement by using targeted, evidence-based strategies. To do this, we are effectively and efficiently allocating appropriate resources, including professional learning to support these strategies, all the while ensuring proper monitoring and ongoing system-wide evaluation in order to meet identified needs. Our goal is […]

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Strategic Plan

The 2018-2019 school year brought with it the end of our five-year strategic plan. Administration and the Board of Trustees undertook an extensive consultation process that included months of consultations and gathering of feedback from stakeholders. Using the feedback gathered, the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan was created. The plan includes a new vision statement: The Keewatin-Patricia […]

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General Information

Vision Statement The Keewatin Patricia District School Board puts students first by creating a culture of learning. The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is a progressive and proud public school board that serves the communities of beautiful Northwestern Ontario.  We have schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, […]

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