The Learning Supports Team

In Learning Supports, we understand that there are factors that can impact success in school.  Learning Supports is here to support students in achieving their academic goals.

We work to:

• Increase engagement in learning

• Ensure academic success for students

• Increase social and emotional well-being for students

To accomplish those goals we:

• Use evidence-based practices to support students with a wide variety of diagnosis'

• Establish relationships with students and their families 

• Provide a space for support and regulation

• Create webs of support for vulnerable students

• Check in with students with IPPs to provide support

Students with an IPP can access their accommodations through Room 344

• Let your teacher know you have an IPP and which accommodation you require two days before an assessment (specify extra time, separate space, audio)

• They will book you into the accommodations room using a google form and will take your test down to the accommodations room

• Ask them if you are needed in the classroom before the exam for any instruction

• If not, head to the accommodations room during that class to write your exam

• Write the exam with your accommodations (if extra time is needed you can come early or stay late - we will excuse you)

• Leave the assessment and go back to your classroom if you finish early 

K&E classes are designed for students that learn best through concrete, real-life experiences. Our goals are to: 

• Build self-esteem and self efficacy as a learner in students

• Gain the practical skills and experience to be successful in life beyong high school

• Complete high school with a formal qualification 

To accomplish those goals we: 

• Ensure that students get the individualized instruction they require

• Use resources that reflect student needs, interests, and reading level

• Provide a work experience component  that develops job readiness

• Support students as they complete their certificate and provide transition support to no KAE courses, where appropriate

Our Interactions program provides programming and support for students who are Autistic. Our goals are to:

• Improve communication in students

• Provide oppourutnities for social interaction

• Increase literacy and numeracy skills

• Increase independence

To accomplish those goals we: 

• Develop positive relationships and provide meaningful feedback

• Provide evidence based literacy and numeracy instruction 

• Provide a structured environment with regular routines

• Use visual aids, concrete examples and hands-on activities

• Support students' transition into the community

Our CLS program provides programming and support for students who have moderate cognitive delays. Our goals are to:

• Improve communication in students

• Provide oppourutnities for social interaction

• Increase literacy and numeracy skills

• Increase independence

To accomplish those goals we: 

• Develop positive relationships and provide meaningful feedback

• Provide evidence based literacy and numeracy instruction 

• Provide a structured environment with regular routines

• Use visual aids, concrete examples and hands-on activities

• Support students' transition into the community