It is recommended that the Board uses the information presented in this report to enhance educational programs so equitable learning environments can benefit every student, including those expelled. .

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Executive summary -- Introduction -- Background -- Student expulsion programs in other jurisdictions -- Student Expulsion Programs within Ontario -- Student Expulsion Programs Elsewhere within Canada -- Student Expulsion Programs in the United States -- Student Expulsion Programs in New Zealand -- Student expulsion programs in the Toronto District School Board -- Student Discipline at the Toronto District School Board -- Principal’s Investigation -- Expulsion Hearings -- Appeal of Expulsion -- Caring and Safe Schools Expulsion Program Entry Planning -- Resources and Supports Provided during the Caring and Safe Schools Expulsion Program -- Caring and Safe Schools Expulsion Program Exit Program Planning -- Professional Supports and Development for Administrators Regarding Student Discipline -- Overview of Toronto District School Board expulsions in the last five school years -- Expulsions by Student Demographics........................................................................24 Expulsions in Toronto District School Board’s Secondary Schools............................25 Length of Placement in a Caring and Safe School Program Prior to the Expulsion Decision .........................................................................................25 Length of Placement in a Caring and Safe School after the Expulsion Decision..........................................................................................................26 Credits Earned During the CSS School Placement.........................................27 Credits Earned after the CSS School Placement in the Same School Year ....28 Tracking Credit Accumulation and Graduation Outcomes after Expulsion...............29 Credits Earned Before, During, and After Expulsions................................................30 Graduation Outcomes of Expelled Students .............................................................31 Number of Suspensions in the School Years Following the Expulsion ......................32 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS...............................................................................................33 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................35.