Virtual Learning Hub
Welcome to Anderson C.V.I.'s SERT team!
Meet Our Staff:
Ms. L. Eenling - Head of Spec Ed / SERT - laura.eenling@ddsb.ca
Mr. S. Hunter - SERT - steven.hunter@ddsb.ca
Mrs. A. Donald - SSP Class Teacher - amy.donald@ddsb.ca
Ms. N. Bajwa - PLP Class Teacher - navdeep.bajwa@ddsb.ca
Mr. M. Melnichuk - TWP Class Teacher - michael.melnichuk@ddsb.ca
How to contact us:
Use one of the email addresses above.
Call the school and enter extension 240050 - This will allow you to leave Ms. Eenling a voicemail.
We can also set up a Google Meet if you would like to meet virtually. Please contact us through email to set up a time between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
Reasons why you might want to contact us:
Questions about IEPs and accommodations
Emotional/Mental well-being challenges/questions
Additional support for your classwork
Classes and Programs:
For the 2021-2022 school year, ACVI maintains:
1 Practical Learning Program class (PLP) - max. 10 students
2 School Support Programs classes (SSP) - max. 12 students
1 Transition to Work Program (TWP) - max. 12 students
Gifted Program
Academic Resource Support
How to Be Successful in High School:
Regular attendance is key (both in person and on-line)
Use supports available - subject teachers, SERT/Small Class Teachers, Educational Assistants (EAs), Academic Resource Room or Virtual Hub
Use agenda/Google Classroom to track assignments, due dates, to communicate between home and school, etc.
Access accommodations on your IEP
Use your Advanced Technology (Laptops, Chromebooks)
Self-advocacy - ask for help when you need it
Accommodations for All Non-Gifted Students With IEPs:
Instructional, Environmental and Assessment accommodations
Specific to the student's needs as outined in their academic/clinical assessment data
Common to all Non-Gifted/ME Gifted + other ID Students:
Extra time for tests, exams and EQAO assessments (Math grade 9, Literacy/OSSLT grade10)
Gifted Students:
SERT contacts - Ms. Eenling / Mr. Hunter
Gifted Certificate available for students who earn 8 Gifted credits, one being at the senior level (Grade 11 Math or English)
Grade 9 and 10 - four credits per year - placement is Special Education Class with Partial Integration
Grade 11 - two credits per year - placement is Regular Class with Withdrawal Assistance
Grade 12 - no Gifted courses - placement is Regular Class with Indirect Support
Benefits of Academic Resource Support for Mainstream IEP Students:
SERT assigned to each student - responsible for writing IEP and preparing for IPRC meetings
Liaison for parents and the school
In-school contact for the student
Knows the student's needs and assists teaching staff with providing accommodations
Purpose of GLE Class for SSP Class Students:
Home base for students - one period per day for Quadmester One
Consistent staff for students while enrolled in small class coded courses (courses ending in "S")
Access to Academic Resource Support for integrated subjects, if needed
Expectations of Mainstream Students:
Students will choose courses at the appropriate level for success (Essential/Workplace, Applied/College, Academic/University, Gifted) - courses needing modification will be at the Essential level only
Homework will be completed on time (use AR room support to do this)
Regular attendance is essential - if you miss school you are still responsible to complete the work
Grade Level & Virtual Learning Hubs
ACADEMIC RESOURCE Virtual Learning Hub:
Students must join the AR VIRTUAL LEARNING HUB GOOGLE CLASSROOM:
Class code: ertezzp
They can then access the Google Meet code within the classroom. Only DDSB accounts are accepted.
Students will be able to access an EA online during the school day for extra assistance.