Ontario. Curriculum Branch (1984-1987)

• Curriculum Branch

The Curriculum Branch was created in 1984, and resulted from a merger of the Elementary Education Branch and the Senior and Continuing Education Branch. The Branch was part of the Educational Services Division of the Ministry of Education.

In September, 1986, responsibility for the development of curriculum policy, programs and assessment instruments for the primary and junior levels (Grades 1 to 6) was transferred to the new Centre for Primary and Junior Education. The Curriculum Branch ceased to exist in January, 1987, when responsibility for curriculum for Grades 7 and 8 was transferred to the Centre for Primary and Junior Education, which was renamed Centre for Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Development of curriculum policy, programs and assessment instruments for the secondary level, as well as continuing education, became the responsibility of the newly created Centre for Secondary and Adult Education.

The Curriculum Branch developed, produced and disseminated curriculum guidelines, circulars, and curriculum resources material to assist schools in Ontario in developing programs and courses. It also recommended policies and priorities for elementary, secondary and continuing education, and provided assistance and expertise to other branches. The Branch was also responsible for the Student Guidance Information Service. However, the Curriculum Branch was not responsible for evaluating text books.

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