This revised resource guide is provided to support school boards and schools in the important work of continuing to foster an equitable and inclusive education system. An equitable, inclusive education system is one in which all students, parents and other members of the school community are welcomed and respected, and every student is supported and inspired to succeed in a culture of high expectations for learning. Equity and inclusive education are fundamental to the Ontario government’s renewed vision for education, as set out in Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario (available at http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/about/renewedVision.pdf). Since Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy was first published in 2009, a renewed vision for education has been established, which builds on the system’s three priorities: increasing student achievement, closing gaps in student achievement, and increasing public confidence in publicly funded education. It encompasses these goals and reaches deeper and broader, raising expectations both for the system and for the potential of children and students. In this document, parent(s) refers to parent(s) and guardian(s). Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools. The renewed goals for education are as follows: Achieving excellence: Children and students of all ages will achieve high levels of academic performance, acquire valuable skills, and demonstrate good citizenship. Educators will be supported in learning continuously and will be recognized as among the best in the world. Ensuring equity: All children and students will be inspired to reach their full potential, with access to rich learning experiences that begin at birth and continue into adulthood. Promoting well-being: All children and students will develop enhanced mental and physical health, a positive sense of self and belonging, and the skills to make positive choices. Enhancing public confidence: Ontarians will continue to have confidence in a publicly funded education system that helps develop new generations of confident, capable, and caring citizens.

Electronic reproduction. Une publication équivalente est disponible en français sous le titre suivant : Équité et éducation inclusive dans les écoles de l’Ontario : Lignes directrices pour l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de politiques, 2014. Une publication équivalente est disponible en français sous le titre suivant: Comment tirer parti de la diversité: stratégie ontarienne d'équité et d'éducation inclusive.

Introduction -- Policy development -- Implementation -- Monitoring and reporting -- Tools and resources -- Appendix 1: Sample Classroom, School, and Board Self-reflection Tools -- Appendix 2: Sample Questions for Board and School Surveys -- Appendix 3: Policy/Program Memorandum No. 119 (2013) -- Appendix 4: Former Policy/Program Memorandum No. 119 (1993) -- Appendix 5: Additional Policy/Program Memoranda -- Appendix 6: Resources: Social Justice Begins With Me and Racism Hurts -- Appendix 7: Resources from the Ontario Human Rights Commission -- Glossary -- References.