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Learning Programs Division
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The Learning Programs Division was created during a January, 1987 re-organization of the Ministry of Education, and resulted when the Education Programs Division was divided into the Learning Programs Division and the Learning Services Division.
In 1987 the Learning Programs Division consisted of the Centre for Early Childhood and Elementary Education, the Centre for Secondary and Adult Education, the Special Education and Provincial Schools Branch, the Computers in Education Centre, the Independent Learning Centre, and the Professional Development Branch (renamed Centre for Teacher Education in 1989). The Ontario Assessment Instruments Pool/Banque d'instruments de mesure de l'Ontario (OAIP/BIMO) and Learning Materials Units, which were part of the Centre for Secondary and Adult Education in 1987, reported directly to the Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning Programs Division, from 1988 to 1989.
In 1989, the Learning Programs Division was re-organized into the Learning Programs Secretariat, the Curriculum Policy Development Branch, the Centre for Teacher Education, the Centre for Curriculum Resources and Technologies, the Independent Learning Centre, and the Special Education and Provincial Schools Branch. In 1990, the Literacy Branch was transferred to the Division from the Ministry of Skills Development, and the Learning Assessment Branch and the Community Education and Outreach Branch were added in 1991.
In mid-1992 the Learning Programs Division was combined with the Regional Services Division to form the new Education Programs and Services Division.
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The Learning Programs Division was responsible for curriculum development for elementary and secondary schools in Ontario, the effective use of computer technology in education, and professional development of teachers. The Learning Programs Division also co-ordinated the Ministry of Education's participation with school boards and other agencies in the development of programs for adult and continuing education, child care, and Native education. From 1990 to 1992, the Learning Programs Division was also responsible for developing and delivering literacy programs.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Gorton