On January 2, 2015, a new educational definition of learning disabilities came into effect, as outlined in Policy/Program Memorandum No. 8 (PPM8).

PPM8 describes the requirements that all Ontario school boards will use to identify and provide educational programming for students with learning disabilities.  PPM8 includes the ministry’s definition of a learning disability. View the definition as well as identification and program planning information.

The Waterloo Region District School Board’s current identification and program planning practices for students with learning disabilities is consistent with the new PPM8. WRDSB students are eligible for special education services when they need support in their learning to access the curriculum. Find out more information on how we are complying with PPM8 in the special education section of our website.