Early Learning Program (E.L.P.)

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic 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 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 Networks and consolidated municipal social services managers to discuss the program. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board will begin the roll-out with seven full day kindergarten classes.

In selecting locations for the initial full day kindergarten classes, the boards considered the following criteria:

-The schools where students will benefit the most by the early introduction of full day kindergarten
-The existing facility meets the physical requirements for a full day program
-The impact on local child care businesses

ELP Schedule

Year 1

Jean Vanier Catholic Elementary School, Brantford - 3 classrooms
St Michaels Catholic Elementary School, Dunnville - 1 classroom
St Pius Catholic Elementary School, Brantford - 1 classroom
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, Langton - 2 classrooms
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School, Brantford - 1 classroom

Year 2

Christ the King Catholic Elementary School, Brantford - 1 classroom
St Patricks Catholic Elementary School, Caledonia - 1 classroom
St Stephens Catholic Elementary School, Cayuga - 1 classroom

Early Learning Program Details

Superintendent of Education, Trish Kings - Early Learning Program School Analysis report

Ministry of Education - Questions and Answers for Parents