{"id":52555,"date":"2018-07-23T11:47:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=52555"},"modified":"2018-07-23T11:47:35","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T15:47:35","slug":"tldsb-responds-to-changes-to-sex-ed-and-indigenous-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/tldsb-responds-to-changes-to-sex-ed-and-indigenous-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"TLDSB responds to changes to sex ed and Indigenous curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An open letter to TLDSB staff, students, and parents,<\/p>\n<p>Over the past several weeks, there has been widespread speculation and opinion in mainstream and social media about recent decisions by the newly elected government. This includes information about changes regarding the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Curriculum, mathematics instruction and the cancellation of the Indigenous Education curriculum writing that was to occur in July. We want to clarify our position with each of these issues since many are wondering what September and the upcoming school year holds for us all.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>With regard to the HPE curriculum, and more specifically, concerns about the so called \u201csex ed\u201d component, we understand an additional review will be undertaken by the government. Reports suggest 4000 respondents took part in the previous review, which essentially equates to less than one respondent from every elementary and secondary school in the province. We will certainly participate in that review if given an opportunity, and we encourage you to personally engage in any way you are able. All voices need to be heard on this issue and it is our hope that the views of TLDSB, our staff, students, and parents will be given consideration as part of the upcoming review. In the meantime, our shared responsibility to our students must not be ignored. Teaching about gender identity, acceptance, and understanding for our LGBTQ community members, sexual health issues including consent, making appropriate personal choices, and internet safety must continue at home and at school. We will continue to seek ways to teach our students these very important lessons through the various curriculum guidelines we follow. We will of course respect the direction the government has chosen to take, always remembering that the curriculum guidelines in any subject are viewed as a starting point for teaching, learning, and assessment and that there are always additional avenues we can follow.<\/p>\n<p>In mathematics we, like many other boards, continue to struggle on standardized assessments. It is important to remember that external assessments are intended to be a snapshot of student achievement. We will continue to place our confidence in daily and ongoing assessments in our classrooms by our teachers who know our students best. We will continue to seek greater balance in our instruction. This may mean additional practice opportunities for students, balanced with appropriate amounts of group and independent problem solving. To suggest one size or strategy will solve our math challenges would be irresponsible and is not something we have historically done in TLDSB. Our curriculum services teams will continue to build on our work in mathematics, and continue participation in professional learning opportunities that come our way.<\/p>\n<p>In TLDSB we have made enormously positive strides with regard to Indigenous education. This is something we are very proud of, and will not retreat from. From our curriculum development, to restorative practice, to Feed All Four, we seek opportunities every day to learn from and enhance our program offerings alongside our Indigenous partners. We believe we have a moral responsibility to teach truth and provide opportunities for reconciliation in our schools. Our staff and students alike have embraced these activities and we will continue the outstanding work we have so steadfastly begun. While we often rely on central direction for our work and priorities, we have always taken great pride in \u201cTrilliumizing\u201d the initiatives that come our way, and we will continue to do so, with the<br \/>\ndedicated staff and hard-working students in our schools.<\/p>\n<p>We often say that when we hear a story or learn of a concern that we should \u201cpanic slowly.\u201d This is particularly true when it comes to information shared in the media and via social media. We hope before any members of the TLDSB community make assumptions about our direction on these and other matters, they will seek to learn about our positions and direction on contentious issues. We have always made decisions with the best interests of our students in mind, and we will continue to do so as we move forward into the new school year.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, enjoy this wonderful summer we\u2019ve been having!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nLarry Hope, Director of Education<br \/>\nLouise Clodd, Chairperson<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! 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