During the 2024-2025 school year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), in partnership with Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB), and Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) worked together to provide remote learning for elementary students. While we believe that in-person learning best supports students, we recognize that some families may want their child to learn remotely, due to their unique circumstances.
Elementary Remote Learning Program
AMDSB, BWDSB, GEDSB, and UGDSB students that signed-up for remote learning joined the Elementary Remote Learning Program (ERLP). UGDSB students are registered directly with the ERLP; they are no longer cross-enrolled at their local brick and mortar school. Supports and programming for these students are available directly from our ERLP team. Students from AMDSB, BWDSB and GEDSB are shared with the ERLP to allow for continued access to any applicable supports and programs that their school board may offer. As with previous school years, UGDSB does NOT use a “hybrid model” for remote learning; students are placed in a dedicated remote classroom with a dedicated remote learning teacher
Synchronous Learning
School day begins at 9:00am and ends at 2:40pm (with a 40 minute break for lunch)
300 minute daily schedule set by teacher
Live instruction using Google Meets
Use of Google Classroom online learning environment
Daily attendance
French Immersion
The ERLP is unable to provide an French Immersion (FI) program for remote learners. Families considering, or currently enrolled in, the FI program have to decide between in-person French Immersion, or remote English.
Grade 1 to Grade 8
The ERLP offers classes for Grade 1 to Grade 8 students. Combined grade classes may be utilized based on enrollment numbers. The ERLP does NOT offer a Junior Kindergarten or a Senior Kindergarten class.
Interest in Remote Learning for 2025-2026
Pre-registration for the Elementary Remote Learning Program is now open. Please note that at this time we are accepting pre-registrations. School boards are gauging interest, viability, and Ministry of Education requirements. Families that have indicated their interest will be contacted at a later date.
If you are interested in having your child(ren) potentially participate in the ERLP you must have a discussion with your current school Principal.
For pre-registration please click the Remote Program Pre-Registration Form and complete all sections.
Remote Student Residency Attestation
Enrolment in the ERLP is currently limited to students who are residents of the province of Ontario. The Ministry of Education requires that all students who are exclusively enrolled in remote learning or online learning attest that they are residing within the boundary of their school board with whom they are registered. School board staff are required to attest that they have reviewed pupil residency documents at the start of each school year to ensure the pupil and their parents/guardians are living in Ontario.
Questions
If you are interested in the Elementary Remote Learning Program or would like more information, please connect with your current Principal, email erlp@ugdsb.on.ca, or visit the Elementary Remote Learning Program website for additional program information.