PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION IDENTIFICATIONS: (as determined by
an IPRC)
Indirect Support
Indirect Support is a monitoring level of service provided to
students who are placed in the regular classroom. The special education
resource teacher in consultation with the classroom teacher monitors the
student’s progress and makes program adjustments.
Resource Assistance
Resource assistance is provided in the classroom by the special
education resource teacher on a regular basis. Instructional
interventions, modifications and/or accommodations are provided and continually
assessed and evaluated by the classroom teacher and/or the Special Education
Resource Teacher (SERT).
Withdrawal Assistance:
Students receive Resource Assistance in their regular classes,
and also benefit from a placement in a Learning Strategies classroom with a Special
Education Resource Teacher.
Learning Strategies: Grades 9/10
Skills for
Success in Secondary School—These courses focus on learning strategies to help
students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to
develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and
interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in
school, the workplace and the community. These courses help student build
confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary
school and beyond.
Learning Strategies: Grades 11/12
Advanced Learning
Strategies —These courses improve students’ learning and personal management
skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training and/or
postsecondary education destinations. Students will assess their
learning abilities and use literacy, numeracy, and research skills and personal
management techniques to maximize their learning. Students
will investigate trends and resources to support their postsecondary
employment, training, and/or education choices and develop a plan to help them
meet their learning and career goals.
PARTIALLY INTEGRATED COMMUNITY CLASSES:
(Students are offered placements in these programs by the
Central Board Office and placement occurs through an IPRC)
Developmental Disability Program
This is a non-credit program places emphasis on the development
of literacy, numeracy, personal and social skills, communication skills,
culinary skills, money management, transit training and community exploration,
and work experience. The program provides a balance between academics and
learning opportunities which promote and challenge each student to reach a
maximum level of academic achievement, independence and citizenship.
Intensive Support Program
This non-credit program focuses on integration, literacy and
numeracy skills, personal management skills, advocacy, problem solving
and critical thinking skills through an individualized program.
Students are involved in authentic experiential learning
opportunities that may include job shadowing, job twinning and community based
work experience opportunities.
Autism Spectrum
Disorder Program