Joe Allin

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Welcome

I am a lifetime resident of Brock Township with a keen interest in the public school system. After a 35 year career, as a teacher, principal and superintendent, I retired from the position of Associate Director of Education with the York Region District School Board. I have studied extensively at the University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and hold degrees at the masters and doctoral levels. My doctoral research examined the value of computer technology as an instructional tool. The trustee position affords an opportunity to use my knowledge and my passion to serve the Durham community.

I am committed to the notion of equity of opportunity in the belief that all children are capable and deserve the best education possible regardless of their needs or abilities.

I have always stressed the importance of open communication and accessibility. Parents must have a voice. I value hearing from you regarding a school related issue. I may be in a position to assist. I will certainly consider your views in determining my position related to policy matters that guide the efforts of the Durham District School Board now and into the future.

Durham School Transportation Service

Encouraged as an efficiency measure by the Ontario Ministry of Education, in December 2005, the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board formed a consortium to provide transportation services for all eligible students in the Durham Region.. This consortium now operates as Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) and is responsible for the safe transportation of more then 28,000 Durham students every day. ... more

Early Childhood Education

The Minister of Education has announced plans to introduce full day programs for 4 & 5 year old children. Thorah Central Public School will offer this program in September, 2010. Given current economic pressure, this program will be phased in over the next five years. Full day kindergarten programs will first be placed in those schools having space, limited community child care options and gaps in levels of student achievement. Given its desire to support young children, the DDSB will continue efforts to enhance partnerships with early childhood services and related programs (see: Vol.1, Issue 4 - The Trustee Report). ... more

Learning with Technology

The use of technology tools that are already familiar to students may help retain students in school and prepare them for further education, careers and citizenship in ways that traditional practices are failing to do. In an effort to spark further dialogue about the instructional use of computers, the Ontario Public School Board Association has produced a discussion paper citing some of the exciting and innovative ways in which technology is being used in today’s schools. I was privileged to have been one of seven school trustees from across the province contributing to this work entitled, “What If? Technology in the 21^st Century Classroom”. This paper explores the notion that teacher knowledge more than infrastructure may be the greatest impediment to the effective use of computers in the classroom.

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