Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies (GLE)

Learning Strategies is a credit course offered to students who demonstrate the need for improvement or support in literacy, self-advocacy, transitions, numeracy, 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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is general learning strategies?

Learning strategies is a course that helps students develop and improve skills necessary for academic success. It's a great course for students who need a little help with their transition to secondary school from grade 8 or transition between grades These may include:

  • organization skills

  • management skills

  • prioritizing skills

  • study skills

  • literacy skills

  • computer skills


Do I get a credit if I take learning strategies?

  • Yes, if you complete your term and summative work, then you may earn the credit (1.0)


Is learning strategies a homework course?

  • Learning strategies has it's own curriculum expectations, so there are assignments to complete

  • Students are encouraged to practice and apply their time management and prioritization skills, so many students are able to complete their homework and GLE work


Can learning strategies be used as a substitute credit?

  • If the principal approves, then GLE may be used as a substitute for a mandatory credit such as grade 9 French

  • GLE is generally not used as a physical education substitute because there is a grade 11 health course that can be completed through independent learning or eLearning

  • GLE can also be an elective course


How many learning strategies courses can I take?

  • Sudents with an IEP can earn up to 4 credits through learning strategies

        • for example, a student that takes GLE1O and GLE3O will earn 1 credit for each course (2 credits total)

  • Students with a non-identified IEP can also only earn up to 4 credits through learning strategies (starting in 2020-2021)


Can I fail learning strategies?

  • If a student's work doesn't meet the curriculum expectations or if a student doesn't submit any work, then he/she may be unsuccessful