Our first-ever student census took place from May 9 to 27, 2022. The information that students and families shared will help us build on the work we are already doing to support equity, well-being and success for all students and provide a way to measure the impact of that work. Thank you to all who participated. Public reports will be posted on this page once available.
The survey collected student demographic and identity data, including information about language, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and more. It also includes questions about school experience.
The data was collected from a population level alongside other data we had already collected, to identify systemic barriers that students face in our school system. Staff are not able to see individual student responses to the survey.
What’s on this page:
Why are we doing a student census?Every day, we work to build faith-filled learning communities. We want our students and families to feel loved, inspired, and successful. By better understanding our students, we can make sure that the programs, supports and opportunities best suit their needs.
The
See Me in ALCDSB survey will:
- Collect accurate identity and experience data about the current student population
- Improve our ability to assess the disparities that exist within the system and to effectively measure efforts to improve outcomes for all students
- Support the development of 2022-2023 school improvement plans and the board improvement plan and inform new and existing programming and supports
The collection of this data is mandated by the Ministry of Education and is an important step forward for equity in the ALCDSB because it allows us to understand the ever-changing context in our schools. However, we aren’t waiting for this data to implement changes and improvements. Many existing reports from Canadian organizations outline disparities that groups of students experience in the education system in general. This new local data will provide more information for our program and support design and, most importantly, evaluation.
How we will use the dataWe will analyze the student census data alongside other existing datasets. This analysis will support ongoing community conversations about equity and support for students. It’ll help us plan what we can do to remove barriers students face, and make sure programs, supports, and opportunities best align with what students need. The data will also allow us to measure the impact of changes we make.
This analysis will likely also interest social services agencies working in our communities and other community partners. Many factors in communities affect whether individuals and families have access to services and opportunities, feel a sense of belonging and feel safe. We need to work together to address any gaps this census data and other data sources help uncover.
Click
here to view the recording.
If you missed the event, you can still submit your questions by emailing
info@alcdsb.on.ca.
Why this data matters
Connecting with community and supporting your child
- TransFamily Kingston – a diverse group of transgender people, family members, friends and allies in the Kingston Ontario area.
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SAY OutLoud - youth group that offers a warm, inviting and safe place in the community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, inter-sex, two spirited, queer, questioning youth and their allies.
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Rainbow Caregivers Network - peer support group for people who care for individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Youthab Quinte – a community-based non-profit organization helping young people living in the Quinte area obtain and maintain safe and affordable housing, good mental health and employment.
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Kingston African Caribbean Collective - a community-based organization that reflects and respects the diversity of issues, identities, and interests of the African diaspora in Kingston.
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Military Family Resource Centre – Trenton
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Military Family Resource Centre - Kingston
A similar voluntary census took place with ALCDSB staff in the spring of 2023 to help us understand more about the staff working in our system. We want our staff to feel supported. We also want to ensure our hiring and promotion practices are free from any bias that may result in the underrepresentation of individuals from equity-seeking groups.
Watch a video walkthrough of the survey.
If you have additional questions about the student census, please visit our
FAQ page.
