A proposal by Ottawa’s largest school board that could see funding cut to a summer program for children with disabilities has parents reeling and ready to fight.
The summer learning program at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) provides 17 additional instructional days in the summer months, with a focus on fostering kids’ individual learning plans and life skills.
But according to the budget that staff recommend for the 2023-24 school year, the funding for the summer program could be reallocated to the regular school year instead.