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Programs supported by Teacher AssistantsVisit the Programs section for additional information about these and other programs. Program SummariesAdaptive Skills ProgramAdaptive Skills program is for students with multiple handicaps, including significant cognitive disabilities, orthopedic disabilities or sensory impairments. Adolescent Parent Centre (APC)The Adolescent Parent Centre (APC) is a program of the Winnipeg Adult Education Centre, which provides academic courses for parenting and pregnant women through junior and senior high years. Individualized instruction and continuous intake allow students to continue their schooling while they are pregnant. Students can remain at the centre until their child reaches two years of age or they reach 21. Senior high students obtain graduate standing or credits towards graduations following Manitoba Education curricula. Infant labs, which are maintained collaboratively between professional staff and students, provide a supervised and educative environment for mother and child. Alternative Behaviour Centre (ABC)The Alternative Behaviour Centre (ABC) program is for students in a regular school program who exhibit inappropriate behaviour of social skills as the primary concern. These students require a behaviour management plan and benefit from short-term intervention and/or assessment. Students attend the Centre on a half-day basis for the purpose of assessment and the development of prosocial and coping skills. Behaviour management strategies are developed for classroom implementation. Diagnostic Learning CentreThe Diagnostic Learning Centre (DLC) program provides 6 – 8 weeks of in-depth diagnostic intervention and the development of teaching and learning strategies primarily related to Language Arts, which can then be applied in the classroom setting for individual students in both English and French Immersion/Milieu programs. The target group of students is in grades two to six. Community Oriented Developmental Education (CODE)Community Oriented Developmental Education (CODE) is designed for students aged 13 to 21 years who have been identified as functioning at the lower end of the mildly mentally handicapped range. Deaf and Hard of HearingDeaf and Hard of Hearing program is designed for hard of hearing students who require more intensive support services than can be provided in their home schools. Eagles' CircleThe Eagles’ Circle is an off campus program, which serves a maximum of 25 Aboriginal students who are academically able, but who have lower skills due to non-attendance. Early School YearsThe Early School Years is offered in six Inner City schools, to provide an enriched educational environment for children in nursery and kindergarten. The primary focus is on language development and supporting parents in their involvement in the educational process of their children. English as an Additional Language (EAL)The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program has two major goals. The first is to provide formal and informal language learning experiences which will quickly enable the student to develop language skills, and the second is to provide a positive image of the student’s native language and culture.
Infant DevelopmentThe Infant Development program allows adolescent parents to bring their infants (ages 2 months – 2 years) to school. It is expected that the adolescent parent will provide most of the one-to-one care with her child while the infant is in attendance. The adolescent parent must always be “on-site” and easily accessible to be involved in the care of her infant at school. Life SkillsLife Skills classrooms are available to elementary and secondary students who have moderate to severe mental disabilities and require a functional, community oriented curriculum. Learning Assistance Centre(LAC)Learning Assistance Centre (LAC) is a Special Education program for students aged 6 – 16 years who exhibit behaviours characteristic of very severe emotional disturbance and/or behaviour disorder. This program is located in various schools in the Division and provides a low-enrollment setting, an intensive staff-student ratio and a resource-treatment component. The primary purpose of the LAC program is to improve the student’s social functioning. NutritionThe Nutrition program was instituted in response to a need identified by schools that many Inner City students were coming to school without adequate nourishment, which was believed to be associated with a decreased potential to learn, high absenteeism, frequent illnesses, reduced attention span and classroom behaviour problems. There are currently 32 elementary schools and eight secondary schools participating in the nutrition program. Rising SunRising Sun is a satellite alternative program run by Gordon Bell High School to provide academic programs based on the needs of Aboriginal students. Songide’ewin AlternativeSongide’ewin, is an off campus program, which serves Senior 1 – Senior 4 Aboriginal students who have attendance difficulties and whose educational needs are not able to be met in a regular classroom. The program provides individualized programming and instruction for students based on their educational/social need and abilities. There are cultural and linguistic opportunities made available for students. S.T.A.R.SThe S.T.A.R.S. Program (Strategies.Techniques.Attitude.Responsibility.Success) is a six-week half-day program designed for Grades 1 – 6 students with behavioural difficulties who may benefit from short-term intensive intervention. The program aims to provide assessment and development strategies related to behavioural management, including social skills training and coping skills. Wi WabigooniWi Wabigooni is an off campus program to provide an alternative off-site classroom to meet the educational needs of Aboriginal students in Grades 3 – 6. The program focuses on academics with an emphasis on language arts and math. Students work individually and in small groups with consistent, available adult support and intervention. There is a cultural and activity base to the program which enhances belonging and confidence. |
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