The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics is conducted by EQAO and measures student achievement of the Grade 9 expectations in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: Mathematics, 2005 (Revised). The assessment is intended to provide a snapshot of student achievement in mathematics to the end of Grade 9. There are two versions of the assessment: one for the applied mathematics program and one for the academic program.

The assessment gives students in the applied mathematics program many opportunities to demonstrate what they know and what they can do in relation to the following three areas or mathematical “strands":

• Level 4: Achievement exceeds the provincial standard.
• Level 3: The provincial standard. This score identifies a high level of achievement of the provincial expectations.
• Level 2: Achievement that is approaching the provincial standard.
• Level 1: Achievement that falls below the provincial standard.
  

Board Results

Results from the 2014-2015 administration of the EQAO Grade 9 assessment of mathematics demonstrated continued notable results for Dufferin-Peel. The proportion of Dufferin-Peel students achieving the provincial standard on the assessment of either academic or applied mathematics continues to demonstrate high performance for a fifth straight year. Consistent with last year’s performance, nearly 90% of Dufferin-Peel students taking Grade 9 academic mathematics achieved the provincial standard. Additionally, achievement of the provincial standard has continued to improve notably over the last five years among students eligible to write the Grade 9 EQAO assessment of applied mathematics.


School Results

Below are the 2014-2015 Grade 9 mathematics EQAO reports for secondary schools, categorized by family of schools.

Please note that Archbishop Romero Catholic S.S. offers an Alternative Secondary Program and, depending on the scope of their studies, students may or may not complete the EQAO assessment of mathematics in Grade 9.

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) assesses the reading and writing skills included in the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the Literacy Test  is one of the 32 requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

In the reading portions of the test, students interact with a variety of reading selections (narrative, informational and graphical texts) to create an understanding of the meaning of the selections. Students are asked to show their understanding of explicit (directly-stated) and implicit (indirectly-stated) meanings, as well as to connect their understandings of the text to their personal experience and knowledge.

The writing portions of the OSSLT include a combination of multiple choice questions, and short and long writing tasks. Through their responses to these questions and tasks, students demonstrate their ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and coherently.

EQAO reports results on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test only in terms of whether or not students were successful in meeting the standard established for the test, instead of according to levels of student performance. Students who successfully complete the assessment are advised, through the Individual Student Report, that they have “passed” the OSSLT. Schools are given the single literacy score for students who were unsuccessful, as well as additional information to help students, teachers and parents/guardians to plan for improvement.

Board Results

Results from the March 2015 administration of the OSSLT mark the seventh straight year that Dufferin-Peel students have exceeded the provincial success rate among students eligible to participate for the first time. This year, 85% of Dufferin-Peel students who wrote the OSSLT for the first time successfully completed the test. This result is comparable to historic performance in terms of the proportion of Dufferin-Peel students who passed the test.

 

School Results

Below are the March 2015 OSSLT reports for secondary schools categorized by family of schools

Catholic Global Learning Centre North
Parent/Guardian Interest Survey: November 22 – December 5, 2015

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is investigating the possibility of opening an additional regional elementary Catholic Global Learning Centre at an existing Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary school located north of Highway 401. The new centre will be modelled after St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre in south-east Mississauga.

Like the St. James Catholic Global Learning Centre in Mississauga, the learning experience to be offered at the proposed Catholic Global Learning Centre North embraces a global focus. Modelled after an internationally recognized program, the Catholic Global Learning Centre North will teach the Ontario Curriculum via an integrated, inquiry-based approach aligned with the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations. All students attending this school will participate in this program. Once the program has been established, the plan is to apply for formal certification as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program and Middle Years Program site.
 
Take the survey
 
Board Policy 24.00 - Access to Elementary Regional Programs of Choice
The process for accessing elementary regional programs of choice must be equitable for all eligible pupils within the Board’s jurisdiction. If applications received by the due date exceed the available pupil places allotted to the regional program, a lottery process specific to the regional program will be activated to fill available pupil places. All eligible applicants, including siblings of pupils currently registered in the regional program, will participate in the lottery process.

Information and Communication Technology - The Digital Environment (BTA30)

This course offers students the opportunity to develop the information technology skills and knowledge required in a business.  Students will learn about the information technology environment, use industry standard software, conduct electronic research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations and post-secondary programs that require information technology skills.  This course covers advanced features of Word, Excel, Internet Explorer as well as an introduction to Access, Overview, Advanced Windows, Advanced Word, Advanced PowerPoint and a Presentation, Advanced Excel, Access, Electronic Research, Advanced Internet topics, and Careers and Ethics.

Session Dates:

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre

Daytime Classes:
Not offered during the day at this time.

Evening Classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Location: Notre Dame Catholic S.S.
2 Notre Dame Avenue, Brampton
For more information call ( 905) 362-0701)

Brian J. Fleming Adult Learning Centre

Daytime Classes:
Monday – Friday
Not offered during the day at this time.

Evening Classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Location: St. Francis Xavier S.S. 
50 Bristol Road West, Mississauga

For more information call ( 905) 891-3034

Map of Locations
 

Information & Communication in the Workplace - Workplace Preparation (BTX4E)

This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop  essential workplace skills in information and communication technology while working in a team environment.

Using a project-based approach, students will focus on integrating software applications and applying multimedia software features.  Students will expand their understanding of electronic business and e-commerce environments and workplace ethics.  This course will prepare students for a successful transition to the workplace. 

Prerequisite:  Information and Communication Technology:  The Digital Environment, Grade 11 Open
This course is not being offered at this time

Map of Locations

For more information, call 905-891-3034.

The Planning Department is responsible for the acquisition and justification of new pupil places (schools, additions, portables, school sites), planning alternate accommodations (ie: host/holding schools) for students who are moving into areas where no permanent facilities are available, designing the boundaries of school catchment areas and forecasting student population.

Reports & Information:

2015-16 School Accommodation

School Boundary Maps

2013 Long Term Accommodation Plan

Community Partnerships

For Builders: DPCDSB Sign Specifications

Education Development Charges:

Education Development Charges (EDC)

Enrolment Reports:

October 31, 2015

March 31, 2014

Green Energy Act:

Under the Ministry of Energy’s Green Energy Act (GEA), Ontario Regulation 397-11, broader public sector organizations such as school boards, are required to report annually on the energy consumption of their sites and prepare an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. The use of electricity and natural gas for each building and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan can be found in the following documents:

2013-2014 Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report

Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

Destinations Directory:

2015-16 Destinations Directory

2015-16 School Information Index

This intermediate level course will further extend your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes.

• Learn new vocabulary for everyday conversation and practice writing skills
• Gain confidence in using English in both formal and informal situations
• Communicate effectively, both in the classroom and in the larger community

Through a combination of practical skills and academic learning, this course will prepare you for a successful life in Canada

Course Code:  ESLCO1  (CLB 5 recommended)

Core Units:

• Listening and Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Socio-cultural Competence and Media Literacy

Dates & Times:
This class is not being offered at this time.

For more information, call 905-891-3034.

Background

In March 2015, the Ministry of Education released the new Pupil Accommodation Guideline. The guideline requires all school boards in Ontario to develop or revise their Pupil Accommodation Review policy.  The Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline sets expectations for all school boards on managing and reviewing underutilized school space, including potential school closures, and for the greater coordination and sharing of planning related information between school boards and other community partners. 

In response to the requirements outlined in the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board approved its current amended Policy 6.51 Pupil Accommodation Review on October 27, 2015.

Commencement of East Credit Mississauga
Pupil Accommodation Review

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is committed to providing quality education to students through programs and facilities that support academic achievement and well-being and to ensuing effective stewardship of the resources of the Board.  In accordance with Policy 6.51 – Pupil Accommodation Review, all facilities of the Board are part of an on-going review to identify the most effective pupil accommodation review arrangements for the delivery of all elementary and secondary programs. 

The East Credit Education Service Area has been identified in the Long Term Accommodation Plan as being significantly under capacity in 2015-16 with forecasted continued enrolment decline in the coming years, necessitating a Pupil Accommodation Review.

At the Regular Board Meeting on November 24, 2015, the Board of Trustees approved the commencement of the East Credit Mississauga Pupil Accommodation Review Process.

The schools that make up the East Credit Mississauga Review area are as follows:

• Our Lady of Good Voyage Elementary School
• St. Bernadette Elementary School
• St. Dunstan Elementary School
• St. Gertrude Elementary School
• St. Gregory Elementary School
• St. Herbert Elementary School
• St. Raymond Elementary School
• St. Valentine Elementary School

The inclusion of the above-noted schools in an accommodation review process does not mean that it will close.  Accommodation reviews are designed to look at a grouping of schools to determine the best solution for everyone involved in the process.  While the initial staff report may contain a proposed option that impacts these schools, the final decision by the Board to move forward with a recommendation will not take place until after the consultation period. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the following documents to gain a better understanding of the Pupil Accommodation Review Process and how they can provide their feedback and input.

• Initial Staff Report to the Board – November 24/15
       o Map 1 – Status Quo
       o Map 2 – Option 1 – Staff Preferred Option
       o Map 3 – Option 2 
       o Map 4 – Option 3
• School Information Profiles:
       o Appendix 1 – Our Lady of Good Voyage Elementary School 
       o Appendix 2 – St. Bernadette Elementary School 
       o Appendix 3 – St. Dunstan Elementary School 
       o Appendix 4 – St. Gertrude Elementary School 
       o Appendix 5 – St. Gregory Elementary School 
       o Appendix 6 – St. Herbert Elementary School 
       o Appendix 7 – St. Raymond Elementary School 
       o Appendix 8 – St. Valentine Elementary School
• Policy Information
       o Appendix 9 – 6.51 Pupil Accommodation Review Policy
       o Appendix 10 – Terms of Reference

Additional Information

• Letter to Parents and Guardians – November 26, 2015
• Q and A
• General Administrative Procedures
• 2013 Long Term Accommodation Plan

Public consultation is at the heart of the accommodation review process. A minimum of two public meetings are to be held by the Accommodation Review Committee, as well as a number of additional working group meetings. The goal is to engage a wide range of school and community groups to participate in the consultation in order to gather feedback on the proposed accommodation options, developed by staff, to present to the board of trustees for their consideration. Committee members include principals, parents and Board planning staff.

Important Dates

• November 24, 2015
  Board of Trustee Approval to Commence Pupil Accommodation Review Process
  
  
• January 20, 2016
  Public Meeting #1 – St. Joseph Secondary School
  
  
• January-March 2016
  ARC Committee Meetings – Dates to be Determined
  
  
• March 2016
  Public Meeting #2 – Date and Location TBD
  
  
• April 26, 2016
  Interim Staff Report for Information Only – Regular Board Meeting
  
  
• May 9, 2016
  Delegation Night –Administration and Finance Committee Meeting
  
  
• May 24, 2016
  Final Recommendation Report – Regular Board Meeting

Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)

The ARC is an advisory committee established by the Board that represents the school(s) involved in a pupil accommodation review and acts as the conduit for information shared between the Board and the school communities.  All committee meetings are open to the public and materials such as meeting dates, agendas, minutes and all information shared with ARC members are available through this website.

As per Ministry Guidelines, the final decision regarding the future of a school or group of schools rests solely with the Board of Trustees.

Ministry of Education Documentation

The following documents and website are also available for review and reference:

• Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines
• Ministry of Education School Board Efficiencies and Modernization Consultation Summary
• Ministry of Education Website 

For more information on Pupil Accommodation Reviews please direct all inquiries to: PARinfo@dpcdsb.org

Information and Communication Technology in Business (BTT20)

This course introduces students to the use of information technology in a business environment.  Students will learn how to use information technology in a work environment, perform electronic research, communicate electronically, and use common business software.  They will also explore possible future occupations in information technology.  Featured software is Microsoft Office 2007- Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet Explorer, Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Email and Ethical Issues.

Session Dates:

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre

Daytime Classes:

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016
For more information, call 905-362-0701.

Evening Classes:

Monday & Wednesday
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Location: Notre Dame Catholic S.S.
2 Notre Dame Avenue, Brampton

Brian J. Fleming Adult Learning Centre

Daytime Classes:

Monday – Friday
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016

Evening Classes:

Monday & Wednesday
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Location:  St. Francis Xavier S.S.
50 Bristol Road West, Mississauga

For more information, call 905-891-3034.



Map of Locations

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting.  Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business.  Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting.  Simply Accounting is the featured software.

Session Dates:

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre

Monday - Friday 
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016

Evening Classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Location: Notre Dame Catholic S.S.
2 Notre Dame Avenue, Brampton
For more information, call 905-362-0701. 

Brian J. Fleming Adult Learning Centre

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016
For more information, call 905-891-3034

Evening Classes:
Monday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
February 10 - May 25, 2016
Locations: St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S.
2800 Erin Centre Blvd., Mississauga
                    
For more information, call 905-891-3034.

Map of Locations

A $30 consumable fee is required with your registration.  In addition, a textbook is required.  Participants of this program are responsible for buying their own textbook and workbook.  Textbooks can be ordered from the Canadian School Book Exchange at www.csbe.net/schools/CONED.  The E-TEXT version can be purchased instead of paper back books at
http://www.pearsoncanadaschool.com

Textbook:  Accounting 1 by Syme and Ireland Seventh Edition  ISBN 9780132667647
Workbook:  ISBN 9780132667654

Textbooks can also be purchased from www.alphatextbooks.com (Tel. 416-461-3542).

Accounting 1, 7th Edition   

• Copyright: 2012   
• Publisher: Pearson Canada
• Author: Syme / Ireland / Dodds

Foreign-Trained Professional Co-op

• You are a recent newcomer, you are foreign-trained, you have professional experience in your home country related to your education, but not in Canada
• English is your second language
• You are competent with a computer
  

Office Administration/Customer Service Co-op

• Your goal is to work in an office administrative or customer service capacity
• You've been out of the workplace for a period of time and need to refresh your skills
• Basic computer literacy is a requirement
  

Business and Careers Co-op

• You already have Canadian work experience in a particular field and require additional exposure in your field
• You are a recent graduate of a Canadian university/college with at least 6 months continuous work experience/training in one area
• You already have strong English skills

Accounting Co-op

• Your focus is in finance/accounting
• You already have knowledge of basic accounting practices
• You have strong English skills

Adult Credit Program Guide

Are you a foreign-trained professional?

Do you have a professional degree and experience from your home country?

Do you need Canadian work experience?

Dufferin-Peel’s Co-operative Education program for foreign-trained professionals will help to prepare you for the Canadian job market and culture, while you gain valuable work experience in a position in your field or occupation.

We offer:

• small class sizes
• individual career counselling by instructors
• a computer for every student
• career search strategies
• a warm and friendly learning environment
• a quality placement relevant to your professional skills
• networking opportunities
• receive a Canadian letter of reference and a personal reference

Part 1: In class for seven weeks.  Learn how to job search, write a resume, practice interviewing, research companies for your unpaid work placement and more.  This course will get you ready to succeed in your work placement.

Part 2: Up to a fourteen week unpaid work placement in a company that is in your field or occupation. Gain Canadian work experience, receive references, networking opportunities and potential for paid work in your field. The work placement allows you to get your foot in the door so you can show all the experience you have brought with you to Canada.


Courses of Study: 

Designing Your Future (GWL301)
This course will guide your career and help you make a successful transition to the workplace. During the class time, you
will develop skills in writing a resume, interviewing, researching companies for your volunteer work placement and more!

ESL Level 3 (ESLC01)
This course furthers your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English for everyday purposes as well as current Canadian workplace issues.

Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre

February 26, 2016 
April 21, 2016

For more information, call 905- 362-0701

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre

February 26, 2016
April 21, 2016


For more information, call 905-362-0701.

Map of Locations

Registration for the Co-operative Education Program is in person.  You may visit the Adult Learning Centres between the hours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday.  Please call 905-891-3034 (Brian J. Fleming) or 905-362-0701 (St. Gabriel), for more information.  On your registration  date, we will register you for the next available Co-operative Education Program at that time.

CO-OP WORKS!  Read about our student success in the Foreign-Trained Professional Experience Study, conducted by the University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Management, Rotman School of Management, July 2012.

“ I worked full-time to search companies & job advertisements… I sent my cover letter and resumes to several hundred companies, but I did not get a chance to have a job as a mechanical engineer…. I took part in your co-op program & I got a job offer.”   Ali M., Mechanical Engineer

 “ I am pleased to announce that we have hired 3 of your students…this program has provided some highly educated individuals.” Brian Roland, Goodrich Landing Gear Division

Are you looking at returning to work?

Have you been home or out of the workplace and need to sharpen your skills with some current office of customer service experience?

• Learn advanced Microsoft Office skills and workplace skills in the classroom for seven weeks
• Be placed in an office or customer service position for seven weeks to gain valuable job training and experience
• Earn five Ontario Secondary School Credits (GWL - 3 credits; BTA - 2 credits)

Courses of Study:

• Designing Your Future (GWL301) - This course will guide your career and help you make successful transition to the workplace.
• Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment (BTA301) - This course covers advanced topics in Word, Excel and Access. 

Note: In order to qualify for this program, you must have completed BTT201    


Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016

For more information, call 905-891-3034.

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016

For more information call 905-362-0701.

Map of Locations

Would you like to gain hands on experience in an Accounting career?

Consider our Accounting Co-operative Education Program where you will:

• Learn advanced computerized accounting skills; payroll systems, inventory, specialized journals, subsidiary ledgers, sales, taxes, and bank reconciliation.  Simply Accounting is the featured software.
• Learn workplace skills in the classroom for seven  weeks
• Be placed in an office for seven weeks to get valuable training on the job
• Earn five Ontario High School credits

Courses of Study: 

Designing Your Future (GWL301)
This course will guide your career and help you make a successful transition to the workplace. During the class time, you
will develop skills in writing a resume, interviewing, researching companies for your volunteer work placement and more!

Accounting for a Small Business (BAN4E) 
This course covers accounting principles for a small business. Simply Accounting is the featured software in this program.


Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 905-891-3034.

St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre
January 4, 2016
February 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 905-362-0701.


Map of Locations

In order to qualify:

• You must register in our BAF3M (Financial Accounting Fundamentals) and complete with a passing grade in order to be accepted into the Co-op.
• You must be 18 years of age or older and be a resident of Ontario.
• Please bring your proof of residence status.

"This superb Accounting Co-op Program gives students the opportunity to gain related work experience and gain academic and work references.  The instructors are industry knowledge specialists and are very supportive and dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.  The program and the instructors help to build students' confidence and self-esteem.  Additionally, the school provides a professional multi-cultural learning environment and paves way to successfully becoming employable in the near future." Accounting Co-op Class, May 2005 

Do you already have Canadian work experience in a specific field and require additional exposure in your field?

Are you a recent graduate of a Canadian college/university with at least six months of continuous work experience/training in one area?

Are you looking to make a professional career change?

Do you already have strong English skills (Benchmark 7 or higher is mandatory)

The Business and Careers Co-op Program will help you to:

• Learn to job search, write a resume, practice interviewing and research companies for your volunteer work placement and more.
• Develop the essential skills required for success in all types of businesses and industries.  Focus on decision making, self-management and teamwork, conflict and negotiation, legislation governing workplace issues, organizational culture and diversity.
• Learn effective business communication skills, and ethics and social responsibility.
• Gain work experience in your chosen profession.

Classroom Learning (7  Weeks):
During your classroom learning, you will earn two credits simultaneously:  GWL30 – Designing Your Future* and GLN40 – Navigating The Workplace.*  The first course (GWL30) covers job related topics such as employability skills, labour market information, resumes, networking, cover letters, references, occupational and company research, information interviews, portfolios, job interviews, work ethics, communication and assertiveness in the workplace, and Canadian culture as it relates to the work environment.

The second course (GLN40) provides students with opportunities to learn about the Canadian workplace and develop essential skills required for success in all types of industries and businesses.  Topics to be covered include: strategies for oral and written communication, self-management & teamwork, conflict & negotiation, decision making and problem solving, Federal and Provincial legislation governing workplace issues, communication & interpersonal skills, organizational culture & diversity, exploring community based agencies available to individuals.

Classes take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and students must be able to commit to these hours for the duration, with no exceptions.  There is an expectation that students will spend additional time on homework and assignments not completed within class hours. 


Workplace Co-op Placement (Up to 14 Weeks):
Students who successfully complete the in-class portion of the program (i.e. pass both courses) will be eligible for a co-op placement related to their chosen profession.  Placements are entry-level and may be found in small, medium, or large companies within the GTA. During the in-class portion, students will take responsibility for researching companies that are relevant to their field of work in which they would be willing to complete their placement should the company be interested.  Should none of the student’s company leads result to a placement, the instructor may suggest other companies with potential co-op opportunities.  Volunteer (unpaid) Co-op placements require students to work  from Monday to Friday from 9;00 am - 3:30 pm.
In the recent school year, 70-80% of our students found paid jobs after they completed the entire program, either from the volunteer placement company or through networking and job searching following their recent and relevant work experience with a Canadian reference.


Courses of Study: 

Designing Your Future (GWL301)
This course will guide your career and help you make a successful transition to the workplace. During the class time, you
will develop skills in writing a resume, interviewing, researching companies for your volunteer work placement and more!

Navigating the Workplace (GLN401) 
This course focuses on essential skills for success in all types of industries and businesses including self-management,
teamwork, conflict & negotiation, organizational culture and diversity.


Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre
February 26, 2016 & April 21, 2016
For more information, call 905-891-3034.


St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre
February 26, 2016 & April 21, 2016
For more information, call 905-362-0701.

Registration for the Co-operative Education Program is by appointment only.  You may schedule an appointment by calling 905-891-3034 (Brian J. Fleming) or 905-362-0701 (St. Gabriel), or by visiting the Adult Learning Centres.  On your appointment date, we will register you for the next available Co-operative Education Program at that time.

Personal Support Worker Program (PSW)

The Personal Support Worker program trains students to provide or assist with personal care for the elderly, the chronically ill and people with physical disabilities living in the community, in long-term care facilities and in select ambulatory settings.   This program offers a certificate and six Ontario high school credits.

We are taking registrations for the next session.  The cost of the program is $1,500.00 payable in three installments.  Fees must be paid with a money order made out to Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B.

Location for Registration:
Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre (Map)  
870 Queen St. West, Mississauga  

Location for Classes:
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Learning Centre
3566 South Common Court, Mississauga

Sessions:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
January 4, 2016 - June 10, 2016

For more information, call 905-891-3034.

Dual credit programs are ministry-approved programs that allow students, while they are still in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification.

Students may earn credits towards the OSSD through courses delivered entirely or partially by publicly funded colleges in Ontario that are participating in a ministry-approved dual credit program. Students may earn up to four optional credits through college-delivered courses. Some College Delivered Dual Credits may also count towards a student's SHSM Major Requirements.

Primary Focus of Dual Credit Programs

Dual Credit Programs are intended to assist secondary students in the completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and successful transition to college and apprenticeship programs. The primary focus is on those students facing the biggest challenges in graduating. This includes disengaged and underachieving students with the potential to succeed but who are at risk of not graduating from high school, and students who have left high school before graduating. Approved Dual Credit Programs also include students in Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs (OYAP).

Ministry of Education Dual Credit Fact Sheet

Dual Credit Contact Teachers:

Mr. DeMarco 647-391-7232
Mr. Sacco 416-432-5180

2015-2016 DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS:

Dual Credit List Semester 1 FALL 2015 (Updated: October 2, 2015)

Dual Credit List Semester 2 WINTER 2016 (Updated: November 26, 2015)

Please see individual colleges below for course descriptors & additional information.

George Brown College - Semester 2 (Winter 2016)

George Brown APPLICATION - Winter 2016
George Brown Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Campus Maps: Casa Loma, St. James, Waterfront

Humber College (North and Lakeshore Campuses) - Semester 2 (Winter 2016)

Humber APPLICATION Lakeshore & North - Winter 2016
Humber Lakeshore & North Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Humber North Campus Map
Humber Lakeshore Campus Map

Humber College (Orangeville Campus) - Semester 2 (Winter 2016)

Humber APPLICATION - Orangeville - Winter 2016
Humber Orangeville Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Humber Orangeville Campus Map


Sheridan College - Semester 2 (Winter 2016)

Sheridan STC APPLICATION - Winter 2016
Sheridan STC Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Sheridan STC Campus Map
Sheridan STC Student / Parent Night
February 2016 (Date TBC)
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Sheridan DAVIS APPLICATION - Winter 2016
Sheridan DAVIS Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Sheridan DAVIS Campus Map
Sheridan DAVIS Campus Layout

Sheridan TRAFALGAR APPLICATION - Winter 2016
Sheridan TRAFALGAR Course Descriptors - Winter 2016

Sheridan HMC APPLICATION - Winter 2016
Sheridan HMC Course Descriptors - Winter 2016


Sheridan WITHDRAWAL Form


Seneca College Semester 2 (Winter 2016)

Seneca APPLICATION - Winter 2016
Seneca College Course Descriptors - Winter 2016
Seneca WITHDRAWAL Form
Seneca Maps: KING, YORK

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Level 1 to College

OYAP Participation Application

2015-2016 eLearning Registration Form

Dufferin-Peel CDSB will be offering the following 25 eLearning credit courses to their secondary level students as part of their regular day school program in 2015/2016:

Video: Discover Co-op/OYAP Education at DPCDSB. Experience that works for you!

Experiential Learning is a valuable component to prepare students for the future in making his/her career decision in all pathway destinations. Students who participate have the opportunity to explore careers while developing technical and essential skills, knowledge and attitudes that are essential in today’s society. These are planned learning experiences that take place in the community and include job shadowing, job twinning, work experience and cooperative education.  Students will be prepared for an activity or program, including review and acknowledgment of learning expectations, activity protocols, and workplace health and safety. 

Career Exploration Activities - Activities that allow students to explore career opportunities through worksite tours, career conferences or competitions (e.g., Skills Canada), simulation activities (e.g., Junior Achievement), or contact with a career mentor may be incorporated into any credit course and count towards the Experiential Learning component required for a Specialist High Skills Major.

Job Shadowing - Provides students with an opportunity for one-on-one observation with a worker for one-half to one full day (or, in some cases, up to three days) in a specific occupation.

Job Twinning– Provides students with an opportunity for one-on-one observation with a co-operative education student at his or her placement for one-half to one day.

Work Experience– Provides the opportunity for a student to engage in a short-term subject-related work experience which is usually one or two weeks in duration and does not exceed four weeks. Work Experience enables students to learn about a career, the skills and education required. 

Co-operative Education - Is a unique learning opportunity that extends classroom theory and learning into practical experience in business, industry and the community. It consists of a classroom component and a workplace component and may be planned as a single or multiple credit program.


The opportunity to experience the workplace helps students explore career options and gather information they need to make informed decisions about their post-secondary destinations (Workplace, Apprenticeship, College or University). Students also develop essential skills, work habits, attitudes and job skills necessary for a successful transition from secondary school to the workplace or post-secondary education.

Why take Co-op?

Co-operative Education gives students the opportunity to:

• Make connections between school and work and to “try out” a career of interest before finalizing plans for postsecondary education, training or employment;
• See the relevance of their classroom learning in a work setting;
• Develop the essential skills and work habits required in the workplace and acquire a direct understanding of employer and workplace expectations;
• Gain valuable work experience to help build their resume for postsecondary programs and future employment;
• Experience authentic and purposeful learning outside a traditional classroom setting;
• Develop maturity and self-confidence.
  

How does Cooperative Education help students meet diploma requirements?

• Co-operative Education credits may be used to meet up to two of the 18 compulsory credit requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 
• There is no limit to the number of optional credits that may be earned through cooperative education courses.
• Under the ministry-approved framework for the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) designation within the OSSD, students must earn a minimum of two co-operative education credits as one of the five required components of SHSM.
• Co-operative education credits are a required component of other specialized programs, such as school-to-work and school-to-apprenticeship, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).

  
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) -  OYAP is a planned School-to-Career program that enables students to meet secondary school diploma requirements while participating in a skilled trade that requires apprenticeship leading to a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Journey Person status. Students have the opportunity in Grade 11 or 12 through the co-operative education program to explore and work in a skilled occupation developing an understanding of the skill and knowledge required. The student's Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP) must be based on the training requirements outlined in the government approved training standards for the trade.

Student Responsibilities:

A student participating in OYAP must:

• Be sixteen years of age or older;
• Complete sixteen credits towards OSSD prior to starting the program;
• Be enrolled as a full time student during the program;
• Demonstrate commitment, good work habits, regular attendance record and competency in English, Math and Science (Physics/Chemistry)where applicable;
• Choose appropriate in-school course linked to his/her skilled apprenticeship occupation;
• Explore his/her choice of apprenticeship in Grade 11 or 12 through Technological Studies, Academic subjects and Cooperative Education programs;
• Select to take Co-op during course selection;
• Complete and submit a Co-operative Education Application form to the co-op office at school.
  

How does a student apply to the Co-op Program?

Students choose to take Co-operative Education during course selection and also complete and submit a Co-operative Education Application Form. Students must be interviewed for the program which is conducted by the co-operative education teacher in consultation with subject teachers, guidance counsellors and administrators. 

Some students may require a formal identification and/or placement in a special education class through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process. In practice, Dufferin-Peel has divided IPRCs into three types: board, family and school. At the board and family level, the IPRC:

• decides whether a student is exceptional or not;
  
  
• applies the category of exceptionality according to the Ministry of Education categories and definitions of exceptionality;
  
  
• decides the placement of the student and must recommend placement in a regular class if satisfied that such a placement meets the student’s needs and is consistent with parent/guardian/adult student preferences. If recommending placement in a special education class, the IPRC must set out the reasons for this recommendation in their decision.

For a chart of the five Ministry placement options aligned with Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Programs and Services, refer to the Special Education Placements section of this report.

School level IPRCs are convened annually for the review of identification and/or placement. A parent/guardian/adult student may request a review of the IPRC decision three months after the placement has begun. The review cannot be requested more than once every three months. Parents/guardians/adult students may agree in writing to dispense with or "waive" the annual review.

Parents/guardians/adult students may, within 15 days of receiving the statement of decision, request a second meeting of the IPRC to further discuss the decision; or within 30 days of receiving the statement of decision, file a notice of appeal with the Board.

[ Further to the follow-up meeting, parents/guardians/adult students who do not agree with the upheld or revised decision of a follow-up meeting may request to have the matter referred to a special education appeal board within 15 days of receipt of the statement of decision of the second meeting of the IPRC. For further details on the IPRC process, please refer to the Dufferin-Peel Parent's Guide to Special Education which is available in multiple languages.

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