Supported Learning
What to expect from the ESL program
A student's perspective on the ESL program
A teacher's perspective on the ESL program
English as a Second Language 1-4,
English 10-2 for Academic Success
(5 credits each)
Acquiring academic proficiency in a new language takes 5-7 years. English language learners develop skills through four benchmarks – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students gain thousands of utility, descriptive and subject specific words to build academic vocabulary, improve decoding and reading comprehension, and progress from writing simple sentences, to complex paragraphs and then to literary essays. As students achieve required English language benchmarks they transition to mainstream course pathways.
ESL Science, ESL Math, Math Competencies, ESL Introduction to Canadian Studies
(5 credits each)
Students in these courses develop subject specific vocabulary and methodologies in math and science, learn through hands on experiences in the community, and gain pre-requisite background knowledge to attain necessary language skills to achieve in mainstream curriculum.
KAE-Support Map Explained with Music.mp4Certificate -4 Courses
Our -4 course sequence teaches the Knowledge and Employability (K&E) curriculum in structured classes with embedded supports. This pathway is for students working more than two years below grade level in reading, writing or math and focusing on workplace readiness after high school. Students work towards a Certificate of High School Achievement and have the opportunity to take additional courses and transition to the High School Diploma pathway after acquiring proficiency in reading and writing requirements.
Individual Support Programming
ISP supports students with severe to profound developmental disabilities. Students may have physical, sensory or behavioural challenges, and/or medical conditions, requiring special accommodations.
Our program provides:
Structured learning environment with regular routines and close supervision
Physical accommodations such as wheelchair access, specialized furniture and assistive technology
Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
Community service providers offer additional services for students as needed
Opportunities to participate in school-wide and recreational activities
Interactions
Interactions programming supports students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD impacts how people understand what they see, hear and sense.
Our program provides:
Structured environment with regular routines
Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
Visual aids, concrete examples and hands-on activities
Frequent praise and other meaningful rewards to help students adopt positive behaviours and attitudes
Opportunities for community outings
Please email the following teachers if you have any additional questions about Supported Learning
Erin Segin at erin.segin@epsb.ca for -4, General Supported Learning, and Interactions
Taraff Haymour at taraff.haymour@epsb.ca for English as a Second Language
Whitney Hollett at whitney.hollett@epsb.ca for Individual Support Programming
Matt Sommerville at Matt.sommerville@epsb.ca for Interactions