Special Education

Our Mission is to enable all students to reach their potential and acquire the knowledge, skills and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society. 

Special Education Program

Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) are entitled to the accommodations outlined in their IEP. They will receive special education support through one of the following programs listed below: 

1. Learning Strategies 1 – GLE1/209 is a credit course in Grades 9 and 10, which focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners, and improve their personal management skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn the strategies and accommodations outlined in their Individual Education Plan while having the opportunity to receive support in areas of difficulty. 

2. Advanced Learning Strategies – GLE3/4O9 is a credit course in Grades 11 and 12, which prepares students to make successful transitions to post-secondary education programs. Students will have the opportunity to get help with homework, assignments, essays, research projects and presentations. In addition, they will investigate learning requirements and documentation required for employment and post-secondary education and the process for accessing support through the Special Needs Departments at post-secondary institutions.

3. Indirect Support: Students are not enrolled in a Learning Strategies course, however, they are entitled to all the accommodations outlined in their IEPs and are encouraged to communicate with the Special Education Department if they need other supports.