Identified Students

What is a Special Education Program?

A special education program is defined in the Education Act as an educational program that is based on and accommodated or modified by the results of continuous assessment and evaluation and includes a plan (called an Individual Education Plan or IEP) containing specific objectives and an outline of special education services that meet the needs of the exceptional pupil. The majority of identified students at USS are placed in Regular Class with Indirect Support, which means they attend mainstream classes and access academic resource support and accommodations on an as needed basis. 

Some of USS students are in regional programs. Students are placed in these programs on the recommendation of Board Staff and Parental consent. These programs offer more intensive support and services to students with higher learning, physical, and safety needs. The two regional small class placements at USS are:

• PLP (Practical Learning Program)

• S.S.P. (Student Support Program)

What is a Special Education Allotment (SEA)

Some students who are identified may have specific equipment or resources outlined in their IEP.  These needs are identified through the school ISS team or through School Based Rehabilitation Services (i.e. Grandview). Recommendations are received from board professional personnel and community professional practitioners.  For more information about equipment please see the DDSB 2022-2023 Special Education Plan.

N.B. With respect to the new Chromebook refresh, some students who are identified may find they no longer have the touchscreen function on their device. Currently, students who have SEA equipment (i.e. SEA Chromebook) listed on their IEP will have access to the touchscreen function. Please contact Sam Brown if you have any questions or concerns.