Unleash
Possibilities
A new chapter for Dunblaine.
New Leadership.
New School Design.
New Vision.
Dunblaine School is a not-for-profit institution in midtown Toronto, committed to transforming the educational experience for students with unique learning disabilities. We incorporate benchmark assessments, progress monitoring and evidence based teaching methods to track growth and deliver customized interventions that truly make a difference.
At Dunblaine, we tailor support by addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our offerings include access to professional services such as occupational therapy and speech-language therapy ensuring a holistic approach to education.
If your child thrives with individualized attention, innovative resources, and a supportive environment, Dunblaine School is here to inspire their growth and unlock their full potential.
Let’s explore what’s possible together!
“Every child has something special in them, all it takes is someone special to bring it out."
Michele Braida, Principal
B.A., B, Ed., M.A. Special Education Principal’s Qualifications I,II; Special Education I, II,
Specialist; OCTEducation designed for our kids.
Our highly qualified staff play an important role in creating a learning environment that’s safe, creative and allows every child to be themselves.
Teachers & Staff
Danielle Feenan
Primary & Junior
B.Sc. B. Ed, OCT, Special Ed 1
Callum Reid
Junior & Intermediate
B.A. M.A. OCT
Kathleen Benbow
Junior & Intermediate
B.A. M.A. B. Ed. Teaching
Students w/ Behavioural Needs,
Special Ed I, OCT
Renee Nerima
Resource Teacher
B.A. B. Ed. Special Ed I,
Special Ed II & Specialist OCT
Danny Fekete
Resource & Technology
Hons B.A. B. Ed. M.A.
Special Ed I, OCT
Alisa Green
Speech Language
Pathologist
M.H., Sc.
Francine Persico
Occupational Therapist
M.H., Sc, OT, OT Reg. (Ontario)“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tailor-made education.
Our Holistic Approach:
Highly Individualized
Curriculum tailored to strengths & challenges
Academic Achievement + Social /Emotional
Development
Evidenced Based
Ongoing assessments that adapt to every child.
Supportive, Safe + Inclusive
Empowering students to thrive in their unique way.
Highly Collaborative Model
Students + Parents + Teachers
All students take assessment tests to evaluate their skills. This helps teachers determine the right educational and emotional support the student may require. 
Based on the Student Academic
Screening, our teachers in tight
collaboration with parents craft a
customized education and learning
plan tailored to each students
academic profile. 
To ensure each individual learning plan is actually working, we issue ongoing reports and regular feedback to highlight areas of strength and development along with learning styles and adaptation to the class environment, 
Teachers monitor student progress and adjust learning plans based on real world progress tracking and student development. This happens throughout the year with various reports, feedback loops with parents and ongoing monitoring. Let’s take the guessing game out of our kids progress. We incorporate nationally recognized measurement tools to track progress and make sure we know the best path forward to our kids success. The right learning plan + curriculum for every child.
Supporting Student Success.
Our targeted intervention programs and innovative technology partnerships.
Reading and Writing Intervention
Assistive Technology support and training
Benchmark Assessment and Progress Tracking
Mathematics Intervention
Acoustically Engineered
Focus Work Pods.
Technology is a facilitator, not a distraction.
Our approach is further elevated by an exciting partnership with Apple. Exploring cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance student learning. Through this collaboration, we aim to empower students with innovative technologies that support their unique learning journeys, fostering creativity, engagement, and academic success.
Dunblaine kids learn by doing.
From our MakerSpace to our partnership with KIWICO STEM Kits, we believe giving our kids real world experience helps inspire new possibilities to build and grow.
Classrooms our kids love.
Bright. Beautiful.
Eco-friendly. Acoustically designed for learning.
By implementing effective acoustic techniques, we can create a more comfortable & conducive learning environment for students with (or without) sensory sensitivities.
Removing sound pollution helps our kids learn
Improve student focus
by 20%+
Improved communication and speech intelligibility
by 35%+
Enhanced classroom performance and academic achievement
Reduction in stress levels for students and teachers
(*heart rates calmed by 10bpm when acoustics improved)