October 31st, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students.

The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. We have summarized our performance indicators and reflected on the outcomes of the strategies and actions we have implemented.

BIEP Areas of Focus

The BIEP is one of the ways we review our progress and the outcomes of specific strategies to support student achievement and well-being. But we also know that there are many ways staff work daily to support student achievement and well-being, and promote positive and inclusive work environments.

The four areas of the BIEP are:

  • Achievement: Every student will succeed academically.
  • Sovereignty, human rights and equity: Every student and staff member has equitable opportunities in an environment free from discrimination.
  • Mental health, well-being and engagement: Every student and staff member will learn and work in environments that engage them and support their mental health and well-being.
  • Pathways and transitions: Every student is prepared for the next step in their elementary and secondary education and their postsecondary pathway.

Updates on Outcomes from the 2023-24 Plan

In the second year of the implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan, in support of the WRDSB Strategic Plan and Conditions for Learning:

  • We focused on the use of evidence-based instructional practices and implementation of
  • We continue to build on our commitment to improving well-being, equity and student pathways, including
    • Support WRDSB schools to create environments where students feel a sense of connection and belonging
    • Sovereignty-affirming and equity leadership competencies

We also aligned the Board Improvement and Equity Plan with the Ministry of Education Student Achievement Plan, which includes:

  • 11 indicators mandated by the Ministry of Education
  • Data supplied by the Ministry and posted annually

These efforts continue beyond reporting back on the 2023-2024 BIEP. We appreciate your support as we continue to work to support student achievement and well-being in partnership with:

  • Students
  • Parents and Caregivers
  • Families
  • Community members

Learn more about the 2023-2024 WRDSB Board Improvement and Equity Plan.