In anticipation of the OHRC Right to Read Inquiry recommendations, KPDSB began a strategic plan implementing evidence-based approaches that emphasize direct, explicit, and systematic instruction and an understanding that reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and language comprehension. There has been a system-wide focus on building educator competency using structured, explicit, multimodal literacy […]
Experiential learning (EL) is hands-on learning that occurs in person or virtually and provides developmentally appropriate opportunities for students of all ages to participate in rich experiences connected to the world outside of the school, reflect on the experiences to drive meaning, and apply the learning to their decisions and actions. EL opportunities allow students […]
Beginning with every student who entered grade 9 in the 2020–2021 school year, students must earn two online learning (eLearning) credits to graduate from secondary school. This graduation requirement is intended to support students in developing familiarity and comfort with learning and working in a fully online environment, as well as developing digital literacy and […]
KPDSB and Confederation College continue to run dual credit courses that count as credits toward both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, degree, or Certificate of Apprenticeship. Students taking a dual credit learn with a college instructor and a secondary teacher in their school. Supporting student transition to post-secondary, students also […]
KPDSB is committed to the successful destreaming of grade 9 compulsory courses. Beginning with math in September 2021, all secondary schools now offer inclusive grade 9 compulsory courses. Targeted professional learning focused on equity, curriculum, learner profiles, and building capacity for differentiated instruction and assessment has been ongoing. Teams of writers came together over the […]
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its report on its Right to Read public inquiry in the spring of 2022. The review started in October 2019 and examined human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education system. KPDSB was one of the eight sample school boards selected for the […]
Specialist High Skills Major programming can help students develop specialized knowledge and skills in a specific sector; gain certification, training, and industry-recognized credits; transition more easily into a sector or field; and engage in activities and experiences in the field that support innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. KPDSB is now running 18 Specialist High Skills Major […]
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has a goal that all students have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be successful grade to grade, and have positive transitions into secondary school and from secondary school to their initial post-secondary destination. Elementary Guidance/Pathways teachers assigned to the areas of Kenora, Red Lake (incl. Ear Falls), Dryden (incl. […]
Our Early Years program at Keewatin-Patricia prioritizes supporting our youngest learners. Kindergarten classrooms and our partnership with Kenora District Services Board childcare programs are the heart of the programs supporting our youngest learners. Both our kindergarten and childcare programs focus on providing a solid foundation for all children to be successful throughout their educational careers, and […]
Kenora - Head Office
4th Floor - 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, ON P9N 3Y5
Phone: 807-468-5571 Fax: 807-468-3857
Toll Free: 877-275-7771
Dryden - Office
79 Casimir Ave, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6
Phone: 807-223-5311 Fax: 807-223-4703
Toll Free: 877-287-5430