Development Areas (DAs) are geographically distinct areas designated by the Board, which are not part of a school attendance area. Students from these areas are assigned to holding schools that have space available. The Board reviews DA assignments each year and can reassign students to a different school. DAs provide the Board with flexibility to assign students from new residential developments to schools outside the attendance area when the local school is unable to accommodate the students due to capacity limitations. 

Students from DAs may be assigned to a holding school until a new school is built in the community.  In other cases, all or a portion of a DA may be incorporated into an existing school’s attendance area.

Determine if your home location is part of a Development Area by using the School Locator, or by viewing the Development Area maps shown below by region. 

Questions can be directed to planning.info@ugdsb.on.ca, or 519-822-4420 ext 823.