Special Education Non-Credit Courses

Function Life Skills Class (FLS)

The program focus is functional literacy and numeracy at the appropriate cognitive level, daily living skills, communication, social skills, self-regulation, independence, vocational skills, and transition planning. The individualized program supports ongoing needs; such as communication and physical challenges. Implementation of the uniquely designed program is a collaboration between classroom teacher and the special education teacher with additional supports as required.
Students are integrated in 3 mainstream classes, and are enrolled 1 FLS segregated classes each semester.

Social Communication Class (SCP)

Serves students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder are enrolled in their home school on a regular classroom register, usually with age-appropriate peers. They have a program focused to provide specialized instruction relating to their environment and acquiring the full range of academic skills. The individualized program includes strategies to support academics at the appropriate level, communication, sensory-motor integration, social awareness, self-regulation, and transition planning. Implementation of the uniquely designed program is a collaboration between classroom teacher and the special education teacher with additional supports, as required. The delivery of service ranges from resource withdrawal to specialized course offerings. Student range is abilities and needs; can be credit and non-credit bearing.

PEP Pathways to Employability Program (PEP)

As part of a comprehensive transition plan for secondary students with special needs, Work Experience programs are offered in all 15 YCDSB secondary schools with the goal of enabling students with special needs to experience a variety of opportunities and to learn more about themselves, their communities and the world of work.
Serves students with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability, who are on alternative expectations
who require support in transitioning to a workplace environment
Student must be 16 years of age or older
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PEP Pamphlet

Each school is serviced by a Board resource team that supports the school staff working with students. This multidisciplinary team includes a Special Education Consultant and/or Special Education Department Head, a Speech and Language Pathologist, Physical and Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Resource staff, and Psychologist.

Delivering an education that is appropriate to the strengths and needs of students receiving special education programs and services is the goal of all partners in special education.

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