The Special Education department at Stephen Leacock CI is committed to enabling all students to reach their potential and to succeed. We recognize that every student is unique and each one must have the opportunities to achieve success according to his or her own interests, abilities, and goals. We focus on providing resources and supports to all students, regardless of identification or exceptionality.
The department is comprised of Special Education teachers, Child and Youth Workers (CYWs), Educational Assistants (EAs), and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs). The responsibilities of the department include:
- Development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs),
- Providing access to assistive technology and laptops
- Providing access to additional supports through referrals to the School Support Team (SST)
- Maintaining a Resource Room for students to access in the afternoon as an alternative workspace
- Individualized supports around academics, social-emotional needs, behaviour, sensory needs, and transitions
Stephen Leacock also has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Intensive Support Program (ISP) for students who are placed through the IPRC process. The ASD class provides a small-group setting with a number of Special Education staff to support the needs of students with ASD, including supports for academics, behaviour, social skills, and transition planning. The program also runs a number of social events and field trips.
Teaching Staff
| R. Fine (ACL) | M . Thomas | S. Miller |
| M. Saneei | R. Samoojh | H. Gallinger |
| A. Singh |
Course Listing
| Course Name | Course Code | Grade | Type | Prerequisite | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School | GLE1O1 | 9 | Open | Must have an IEP | This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. |
| Grade 10 Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in Secondary School | GLE2O1 | 10 | Open | Must have an IEP | This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. |
| Grade 11 Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School | GLE3O1 | 11 | Open | Must have an IEP | This course improves students’ learning and personal-management skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training, and/or postsecondary education destinations. Students will assess their learning abilities and use literacy, numeracy, and research skills and personal-management techniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigate trends and resources to support their postsecondary employment, training, and/or education choices and develop a plan to help them meet their learning and career goals. |
| Grade 12 Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School | GLE4O1 | 12 | Open | Must have an IEP | This course improves students’ learning and personal-management skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work, training, and/or postsecondary education destinations. Students will assess their learning abilities and use literacy, numeracy, and research skills and personal-management techniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigate trends and resources to support their postsecondary employment, training, and/or education choices and develop a plan to help them meet their learning and career goals. |