Resource Centre for Students with Physical Disabilities
Special Education - Secondary
Student Group:
Student Group:
Special Education
The Resource Centre for Students with Physical Disabilities is for students who have orthopaedic or neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinabifida and muscular dystrophy. The Centre provides a base for students who are often integrated in academic or elective classes. The teacher offers remedial academic assistance. Supported regular class participation should be a realistic goal for students referred to this program.
Curriculum emphasis:
- developing adaptations or modifications of curriculum materials and instructional techniques
- providing counselling support for personal or social concerns
- assisting with academic remediation
- providing adaptive physical education
STUDENT PROFILE
Students appropriate for placement in this program when they meet Ministry criteria for Physically Dependent with Multiple Needs (A) or Physical Disabilities/Chronic Health (D).
SELECTION SCREENING
Referrals to this program are submitted to the Screening Committee.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
□ Medical Reports
□ Psychological/Neuro-psychological assessment (if appropriate)
□ IEP
□ Physiotherapy Report/Occupational Therapy Report
□ School Based Team minutes
EXIT CRITERIA
Placements are reviewed on a regular basis and if a change in placement is recommended, a referral is submitted to the Screening Committee.
CAPACITY AND STAFFING
Grades 8 to 12 (13 - 19 years of age)
Program capacity is 10 students
1 Teacher
4 SSAs
PROGRAM LOCATION
John Oliver Secondary
