Early Learning Program (E.L.P.)

The Rainy River District School Board is working to implement the provincial government’s new Early Learning Program (ELP). The ELP requires all school boards in Ontario to begin a five-year roll out of full day junior and senior kindergarten classes. Year one of the roll out is scheduled to begin in September 2010.

The Board has met with representatives of the local Best Start Network, the United Native Friendship Centre, daycare providers, and Rainy River District Social Service Administration Board to discuss the program. For Year One, the Board has been allocated one Early Learning Program class.

    In selecting the location for the initial full day junior kindergarten class, the boards considered the following criteria:
  • The schools where students will benefit the most by the early introduction of full day kindergarten
  • The existing facilities that meet the physical requirements for a full day program
  • The impact on local child care businesses

ELP Schedule

Year 1

- North Star Community School

Year 2

- to be announced

Early Learning Program Details

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