In 2020, the Board introduced the inaugural Equity Plan. Drawing on valuable insights, achievements, and lessons learned from areas identified for growth, the Board has been able to thoughtfully reflect, gather, and analyze data. These efforts have informed new learning and laid a strong foundation for the launch of the updated Equity Plan.
“We acknowledge that we have work to do to ensure equitable access for all in our Catholic learning communities and this goes beyond words and performative actions,” said Carey Smith-Dewey, Superintendent of Education.
The 2025-2026 Equity Plan identifies five key commitments:
1. We commit to embracing and implementing practices that are pastoral and inclusive so all members of the ALCDSB have a true experience of Christian community.
2. We commit to intentionally and continually reviewing data to determine who needs us to change our practice the most and interrogating our practices in response to this data.
3. We commit to creating the conditions for psychological safety so we may become comfortable asking difficult questions, listening to honest feedback, acknowledging everyone’s point of view, and moving forward together.
4. We commit to respectfully engaging, being guided by, and accountable to those with lived experiences that have often been left out of the discussion.
5. We commit to aligning resources to equity priorities in new ways that create equitable opportunities for not only students, but also staff, families, and community partners.
Thank you to the ALCDSB Equity Steering Community and our community partners for your contributions and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across our Catholic learning communities.
Read our Equity Plan here: https://www.alcdsb.on.ca/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1165052&type=d&pREC_ID=1394976