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The Halton District School Board is releasing findings of the Student and Staff Census conducted in the 2021-2022 school year.
The release will take place in a phased-approach between March – September 2022.
The first data released focuses on identities of students and staff, including language, ethnicity, race, Indigeneity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability.
At the March 2 Board meeting, a presentation of Phase 1 data of the Staff and Student Census was made to Trustees.
The HDSB conducted the voluntary Student Census from January – June 2021, and Staff Census from April – June 2021, as required by the Anti-Racism Act, 2017 and Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan to gather and report identity-based data.
The Student Census was completed by 78% of elementary students, and 84% of secondary students. The Staff Census was completed by 75% of staff.
“The findings of the Student and Staff Census are intended to support every community to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students and staff in the HDSB,” says David Boag, Associate Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “This data provides us with new information about who our students and staff are to fully understand the needs of all staff, students and families. This will help support success and well-being, identify and eliminate discriminatory practices, systemic barriers and bias to provide equitable opportunities and outcomes, and allocate resources to support students and programs where the need is greatest.”
The next phase of data released will be focused on showing how students perceive their school experiences. The data will show trends and patterns in special education, academic achievement and student experiences.
View the Census Findings timeline to see when the various categories of data will be released.
With the findings of the Student and Staff Census, the HDSB will continue to examine disparities and disproportionalities in opportunities and outcomes for students and staff, prepare action plans that align with the HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and continue to engage with stakeholders.
Click here for the HDSB Student Census findings and Staff Census findings.
