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Special Programs

Inclusion in the general education setting in the neighborhood school is the primary goal for all students in the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD). A special program may be an option after special consideration. The division team, in collaboration with the student’s family, will determine the best school placement option for a student.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education curriculum states the Broad Areas of Learning for all Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. They include:

  1. Sense of Self, Community, and Place
  2. Lifelong Learners
  3. Engaged Citizens

These areas serve as a foundation for the development of an individual plan to meet the diverse needs of students. Families are an integral part of the division based team when developing and implementing a student’s individualized plan.  Professionals from outside agencies are also a valuable resource in supporting students success. Student’s program placement is reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The school based team includes School Administrators, Classroom Teachers, and Educational Associates. School based teams and students are supported by professionals from Student Support Services. These professionals include Speech and Language Pathologists, Registered Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist, School Social Workers and Student Support Services Consultants.

Developmental Education Program

  • Ecole Vickers Public School - age 3 to 13 years

Referral Process

  1. The Education Support Teacher or the School Principal contacts a Student Support Services Consultant.  Current assessments supporting the referral will be requested or reviewed..
  2. Parents are invited to discuss the merits of the referral to the special program.  A signed Placement Form is required before enrolment may occur.
  3. A transition plan will be developed to facilitate enrolment in the program.  This may include visits to the program by parents and the student.  Supporting professionals may be invited to share information about the students learning needs.   This plan may also include specialized equipment needed, transportation, health and safety needs or other aspects that are essential to the success of the student in the special program.

Independent Futures Program

  • Carlton Comprehensive Public High School - age 13 to 21 years

Referral Process

  1. The Education Support Teacher or the School Principal contacts a Student Support Services Consultant.  Current assessments supporting the referral will be requested or reviewed.
  2. Parents are invited to discuss the merits of the referral to the special program.  A signed Placement Form is required before enrolment may occur.
  3. A transition plan will be developed to facilitate enrolment in the program.  This may include visits to the program by parents and the student.  Supporting professionals may be invited to share information about the students learning needs.   This plan may also include specialized equipment needed, transportation, health and safety needs or other aspects that are essential to the success of the student in the special program.

Life Skills Program

  • Riverside Public School - age 9 to 14 years
  • Wesmor Public High School - age 13 to 21 years

Referral Process

  1. The Education Support Teacher or the School Principal contacts a Student Support Services Consultant.  Current assessments supporting the referral will be requested or reviewed.
  2. Parents are invited to discuss the merits of the referral to the special program.  A signed Placement Form is required before enrolment may occur.
  3. A transition plan will be developed to facilitate enrolment in the program.  This may include visits to the program by parents and the student.  Supporting professionals may be invited to share information about the students learning needs.   This plan may also include specialized equipment needed, transportation, health and safety needs or other aspects that are essential to the success of the student in the special program.

Alternative Education

The Alternative Education Curriculum is an option for students who are unable to meet the learning outcomes of the Secondary Level Regular Education Program, even after the Adaptive Dimension has been applied extensively. The Ministry of Education suggests that the decision to move a student from a Regular Education Program to an Alternative Education Program/curriculum should be based on formal and informal assessment of both academic and cognitive functioning. A student’s educational history must be considered by the team.  Communication with both student and parent /guardian is necessary for the move to an Alternative Education Curricula or program. While all high schools have access to Alternative Education Curricula, Wesmor and Carlton High Schools offer specific classes at the 18, 28 and 38 level.

The Alternative Education program does not meet the current admission requirements for most post­secondary institutions. One Alternative Education credit automatically registers the student in the Alternative Education program. Regular or Modified Education courses may be taken concurrently with the Alternative Education courses. If the student discontinues from the Alternative Education program, he or she must complete all required general education courses in order to graduate with a regular education grade 12.

Referral Process

  1. The Education Support Teacher or the School Principal contacts a Student Support Services Consultant.  Current assessments supporting the referral will be requested or reviewed.
  2. Parents are invited to discuss the merits of the referral to the special program.  A signed Placement Form is required before enrolment may occur.
  3. A transition plan will be developed to facilitate enrolment in the program.  This may include visits to the program by parents and the student.  Supporting professionals may be invited to share information about the students learning needs.   This plan may also include specialized equipment needed, transportation, health and safety needs or other aspects that are essential to the success of the student in the special program.

Won-Ska Cultural School

The mission of Won-Ska Cultural is to empower students to achieve their full potential as individuals through a student-centered, culturally and spiritually-based educational program encompassing healing, learning and growing, in the four dimensions: mental physical, spiritual, and emotional.

Individual education and training programs are set up for the students. They have access to an Addictions Worker, Justice Counsellor, Employment Counsellor, Crisis Counselor, Outreach Workers, and Elders.

Programs include: accredited high school classes, workshops and presentations, literacy skills, life skills/employment skills, recreation, arts and crafts, community involvement, volunteering, youth alliance against gang violence, and the Warrior Spirit Walking Program.

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