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In September 2021, the TDSB launched a Device Program for students in Grades 5 and 9, offering students a district-owned and managed Chromebook for educational use.听

Students are able to take the devices home each night, on weekends, over holidays, and are required to bring them to school each day to support their in-class learning. This Board-wide initiative supports learning through technology, digital citizenship, and our commitment to equity of access to technology.

Prior to receiving a device, families will need to opt into the program by completing a Device Agreement. The device agreement will be available through the digital start-of-the-year forms or in hard copy through your school鈥檚 main office. Families may choose to opt out of the device program and use a personal device instead or choose not to use a device during school hours.

Families may choose to opt out of the device program and use a personal device instead or choose not to use a device during school hours.

Update for the 2025-26 School Year

As part of the finalized budget for the 2025-2026 school year, the Student Device Program is on pause. No new devices will be purchased for grade 5 students and those entering grade 9 will continue to use the Chromebooks that were previously issued to them. The Board will continue to support the initiative for students in Grades 6 through 12 who have opted in to the program.

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Internet Security and Parental Controls

Parents/Guardians should check with their Internet Service Provider (ISP) regarding the setup of Parental Controls and site blocking for students on their home network.

Below is a list of popular Internet Service Providers in Ontario, and some helpful links. If your provider is not listed below, please contact them directly for assistance.

• Advanced Security for Ignite Internet
• Parental Controls

• Accessing Parental Controls

Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information

Some digital learning tools require TDSB to collect and share limited personal information, such as the student鈥檚 name, student ID number, student email, school, and parent/guardian name and email, for the purpose of creating an account to use a tool or service. In addition, TDSB uses the tools to collect personal information in order to facilitate access to school and听 TDSB learning resources, including student use of TDSB-owned Chromebooks. This personal information may also be collected and shared to facilitate the administration of school and TDSB programs and student participation. Any content created in and/or stored in a TDSB-provided digital learning tool remains the property of TDSB.

This personal information is collected, used, and shared by TDSB under the authority of sections 169.1-173 of the听听Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2 (the听听鈥淓ducation Act鈥�), Part VI of the听Education Act, subsection 11(3) and section 20 of the Ontario Regulation 298, R.R.O under the听听Education Act听to administer the above purposes. This information is retained in accordance with the听听Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,听听R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 56 and is disclosed to TDSB authorized staff, school staff, TDSB authorized service provider(s), on TDSB鈥檚 behalf, for the above-noted purposes.

Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information should be directed to Adam Sottile, Senior Manager, Client Relations, TDSB IT Services at听听Adam.Sottile@杏吧Pro.on.ca, or 1 Civic Centre Court, Toronto, Ontario, M9C 2B3.