The Durham District School Board values and respects all members of our school community and as such ensures that resources are provided that reflect the work being done to address antidiscrimination and inclusive education.  These issues are discussed in the Ministry of Education's Curriculum documents to   promote fairness, healthy relationships, and active, responsible citizenship.  

The Durham District School Board's school libraries and classroom resources reflect inclusivity and serve to foster sensitivity towards individuals and groups that have traditionally been and/or are currently being marginalized within the broader society.   These resources serve to identify and remove barriers that may exist for various groups and families.  They may touch on topics of ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status and marital status.  

These resources are intended to help students acquire the knowledge and skills that enable them to challenge unjust practices, and build positive human relationships as members of a global community.  

Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to promote equity and social justice.

To learn more, the following three guideline documents have been developed in consultation with staff and community partners to reinforce quality education, as we continually strive to support equitable services, programs and welcoming facilities.

​	Accommodating Creed in Schools- an inclusive design approach
​	​ Guidelines for Inclusive Language
​	​Supporting Our Transgender Students