Learning Strategies (LS1)

What is a Learning Strategies course (LS1 Support)?

Learning Strategies is a credit course offered to students who demonstrate the need for improvement or support in literacy, self-advocacy, transitions, numeracy (math), and/or organizational skills. The course is one full semester in length.

• With LS1 support, you will see your Special Education on a daily basis for 1 semester.

• Students that are identified as exceptional through the IPRC process may take up to 4 Learning Strategies credits (GLE). 

• Students without a diagnosis or IEP may take up to 2 Learning Strategies credits (GLS1O and/or GLS 4O).  

The following Learning Strategies courses are available for Cawthra Park students:

• GLE1O - General Learning Strategies (for students with an IEP)

• GLS1O - General Learning Strategies (for students without an IEP)

• GLE2O - General Learning Strategies (for students with an IEP)

• GLE3O - Advanced Learning Strategies (for students with an IEP)

• GLE4O - Advanced Learning Strategies (for students with an IEP)

• GLS4O - Advanced Learning Strategies (for students without an IEP)

• For grade 9 and 10 curriculum expectations, click here (GLE1O/2O, GLS1O)

• For grade 11 and 12 expectations, click here (GLE3O/4O, GLS4O)

Learning Strategies Teachers 2023-2024 - Semester 1

• GLE1O - Moyles, Jones, James

• GLE3O/4O - Grover

Learning Strategies Teachers 2023-2024 - Semester 2

• GLE2O - Moyles, James

• GLE3O/4O - Grover, Jones

Educational Assistants / Resource Facilitators

In addition to the Special Education teachers, our EAs/ERFs can assist students with their learning needs. 

• Ms. Vrysellas - EA

• Ms. Best - BEA

• Ms. Kapoor - EA