September 8th, 2026

Parents, families and caregivers of students in Grade 7 to 12 may still opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students with Special Education (SEA) devices are not required to complete the opt-in process. They should continue to use the device assigned to them.

How to Opt-In to Receive a WRDSB-Provided Chromebook

For Grade 7 to 12 Students

If you have a child currently enrolled in Grade 7 to 12, you will receive a reminder message via School-Day inviting you to opt-in online for your child to receive a WRDSB-provided Chromebook.

You may also request a paper version of the opt-in form from your child’s school.

You do not need to complete this process if:

  • You have already opted-in
  • Your child already has a WRDSB-provided device
  • Your child has a Special Education (SEA) device

How to Opt-Out

If you do not wish to receive a WRDSB-provided device, you may complete the form indicating your preference to opt-out.

For Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students

If a student is opted-in before they are eligible, they will need to be opted-in again once they’re eligible. Opt-ins for ineligible students are not saved.

Grade 6 students can opt-in anytime in their Grade 6 school year (from September to the spring opt-in deadline) to receive a WRDSB-provided Chromebook in Grade 7.

Bring Your Own Device

Parents, families and caregivers who do not wish to opt-in to receiving a WRDSB-provided Chromebook may instead choose to provide their own device. Recommended technical specifications can be found on our website.

Learn more:

About WRDSB-Provided Chromebooks

  • WRDSB-provided Chromebooks remain the property of WRDSB.
  • Chromebooks will be assigned to an individual student.
  • Students graduating or leaving the WRDSB must return their Chromebooks.
  • Devices that are not returned will be remotely disabled.

Please note: The WRDSB is not responsible for the repair or maintenance of devices not provided by the WRDSB to students.

Tech@Home

Troubleshooting Resources

Need help troubleshooting a technical issue with your WRDSB-provided device? Visit the Tech@Home website to find a library of guides to help you!

For more information, reach out to your child’s school.