Welcome
'Critical Transitions' is a compilation of projects that are actively examining and disrupting patterns of systemic ableism, anti-Black racism, and the socio-cultural reproduction of inequity through schooling. This site is a repository of research reports and academic articles. It also features new and upcoming projects that explore how schools respond to the perception of ability, how students are organized into programming opportunities and the implications on their futures. Drawing on the field of Disability Studies in Education, these studies highlight the social construction of disability and the very real material implications of these constructions in schooling. This site is intended for educators, education practitioners and academics who are looking for support in their promotion of social justice and equity in schools.
Support for this work comes from the Canada Research Chair in Inclusion, Disability and Education, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council as well as through partnerships with the Toronto District School Board and York University.
Research & Reports
Academic streaming refers to the pathways students pursue through school that have significant implications on their futures. This section includes studies that look at traditional high school streaming (course levels) but also explores specialty programs and schools...
This section includes studies on the way special education functions as a form of streaming in the elementary years. Studies include reports, articles and fact sheets on the processes and implications of special education...
Pathways to and Through Post-Secondary Education
Across Canada, access to post-secondary education is becoming increasingly important. In the next few years, over 70% of new jobs will require post-secondary education...
In recent history, research around education and pedagogy has supported adopting inclusive education models in both school structures and service delivery...
Meet the Team
Dr. Gillian Parekh has put together an amazing team of professionals...