Igniting our Strategic Priorities

The Ignite Learning Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) sets the direction for the work of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and guides our collective actions for ongoing student-centered improvement and success. It includes three guiding principles, three strategic priorities, and nine strategic objectives.

We invite you to read about the initiatives, activities and events that took place in DDSB schools and workplaces this year that are aligned with the strategic priorities of the Ignite Learning Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP).

Well-Being

Ignite Well-Being

We promote Well-Being by:

Anti-Oppression Strategy brochure cover page.

Mental Health and Well-Being Action page brochure cover page.

Creating safe, caring, and respectful environments where people can thrive.
Supporting the physical and mental health of students and staff.
Honouring every individual’s identity and inherent dignity.

Igniting Opportunity: Ignite Durham Learning Foundation

Two students addressing a student body at an assembly.

Student Voice: Advocating for Well-Being

Two students standing at a podium speaking into a microphone.

Showing Up Fully

Administration engaging with students at a conference.

Layers of Support for Every Student

A group of students standing in front of a creek at an DDSB Enironmental Centre.

Supporting DDSB Student Learning and Well-Being: Indigenous and Human Rights & Responsibilities

Connected Communities

Connected
Communities

We promote Connected Communities by:

Special Education Plan brochure cover page.

Engaging students, families, staff, and community members as valued contributors to our growing community.
Building trust and a shared purpose through listening, communication, and action.
Fostering opportunities to meet, learn from, and inspire each other.

Adults engaging with two students looking at books.

Connecting with Families: Parent Involvement Committee

A student showing baked goods at the ISS skills competition.

Connecting to Support Exceptionalities: Special Education Advisory Committee

Group of four teachers holding inspirational quotes .

Human Rights

Addressing Anti-Black Racism

Indigenous Advisory Circle guest speaker.

Indigenous Education Advisory Circle

Meaningful Learning

We promote Meaningful Learning by:

Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines brochure cover page.

DDSB Student Achievement Plan brochure cover.

Empowering Excellence Strategy brochur cover page.

Providing high quality teaching and learning for every student and staff member.
Centering students and matching educational experiences to their interests and goals to prepare them for a changing world.
Recognizing and supporting staff as professionals collaborators.

Parent and child sitting in library in front of an open book.

Commitment to Student Achievement

CTRL ALT EDUCATE Robot with two students.

Modernizing Learning at the DDSB

Group of workers at the DDSB Custodial Day workshop.

Future-Ready Staff: Professional Learning

Infrastructure

Our infrastructure section is an overview of how the DDSB planned for future success in 2025. This includes key metrics like staffing, capital projects, etc.