York Region District School Board

Overview

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is the third-largest school district in Ontario, Canada, serving over 130,000 students across nine municipalities in the York Region. It operates 171 elementary schools and 31 secondary schools, focusing on high academic achievement and inclusive education. YRDSB is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, which sets policies and oversees the board’s strategic direction.

YRDSB delivers education based on the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, promoting a safe and inclusive environment that respects diverse identities. Key programs include Character Matters, which emphasizes character development, and the Race Relations Advisory Committee, which addresses equity and ethnocultural relations. The board also welcomes international students and offers outdoor education programs that connect students with nature. YRDSB is committed to supporting student achievement, health, and well-being, while affirming diverse identities through its Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 905-727-3141
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/york-region-district-school-board

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• High academic achievement
• Inclusive education
• Character Matters program
• Race Relations Advisory Committee
• International student programs
• Outdoor education
• Student health and well-being
• Affirming diverse identities
• Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• AddThis
• Apache
• EasyDNS
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft-IIS
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• Outlook
• Remote
• SharePoint
• WordPress.org
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches