CORE PROGRAM

The CORE program at Northern SS is an intensive support program that aims to ensure student success by offering IEP supports in a smaller class environment. Teachers and Educational Assistants work closely with students to ensure the program reflects their strengths and needs.

Students are offered placement into the CORE program through the IPRC process (Identification Placement Review Committee) or the SEPRC process (Special Education Program Recommendation Committee) as outlined by the TDSB. Refer to the TDSB Special Education Plan

Intensive Support Programs (ISPs) in Secondary Schools

At the secondary level, there are no Special Education Class Full Time placements for students with the exceptionality of Learning Disability. Special Education Class with Partial Integration continues to be an option where students have select subjects delivered in a smaller class environment. Students will take some of their courses in special education classes for students with a Learning Disability exceptionality and they are integrated in regular classes for other courses.

Students in Grade 9 and 10 are required to take four special education courses. The recommended courses are English, Math, Science, and Geography/History.

Students in Grade 11 and 12 are required to take two special education courses. The recommended courses are English and Math.

For students placed in regular class, subject teachers liaise with the school Curriculum Leader for Special Education and are expected to support students through strategies outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Special course options for students with IEPs include Learning Strategies (GLE). Support can also include course modifications that permit credit accumulation and access to locally developed, compulsory and/or optional credit courses designed to provide an opportunity for students to upgrade knowledge and skills. Withdrawal assistance can be provided by a special education teacher on staff as part of school- based resource assistance.

The teachers are: Ms McAlpine (Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 English); Ms. Hazineh (Grade 10 Science) Mr. Watson (Grade 9 Science); Mr. Ong Math (Grade 10); Mr. Jeffery (Grade 10 Civics, Careers, History); TBD (Grade 10 Math); Mr. Fleischer (Grade 11 Math); Ms. Schaeffer (Grade 9 Geography);

CORE COURSE OFFERINGS

Grade 9:

ENG1D9 - English

MTH1W9 - Math

SNC1D9 - Science

CGC1D9 - Issues in Canadian Geography

Grade 10:

ENG2 - English

MPM2 - Math

SNC2 - Science

CHC2 - Canadian History

CIVCR2 - Civics and Careers

Grade 11:

ENG3C9 - English

MBF3C9 - Math

Grade 12:

ENG4C9 - English