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Overview

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) believes in the inclusion of all children and students in a way that maximizes their learning potential and fosters their sense of belonging to the school community and our larger society. Inclusion is an approach, not a place—a values-based approach to accepting responsibility for all children and students.

Successful inclusion involves:

  • a set of deeply held beliefs and values that encompass a sense of community and the fact that all children and students belong to the community and that all children and students can learn;
  • effective teaching and learning for all learners;
  • a commitment to professional learning on the part of teachers and support staff;
  • a commitment to teamwork and a willingness to share expertise and learn from one another;
  • a collaborative approach with families where they have the opportunities and support they need to help their children be successful learners and to contribute to decision-making about their child’s education;
  • thoughtful and intentional planning for academic and social development opportunities for all children and students; and
  • a school culture and environment where everyone belongs and everyone learns together.

Our Goals:

In Inclusive Learning, we:

  1. Support the implementation of EIPS' Three-Year Education Plan by promoting growth and success of all students, working to enhance high-quality learning and working environments, and enhancing public education through effective engagement, partnerships and communication.
  2. Promote a shared vision of an inclusive education system that values and supports the diverse needs of all learners. We offer a range of learning environments for students where they may be supported in a general classroom setting in their community school or in a specialized system program. 
  3. Work collaboratively with schools to provide support, resources and services to ensure the success of all students. 
  4. Build understanding of the diversity among learners with all stakeholders.
  5. Offer a range of services to schools, students and families, ensuring schools and staff members have the knowledge, skills and support needed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  6. Ensure EIPS' learning environments, resources and programming options are designed with universal access in mind and address the continuum of supports and services.
  7. Set high expectations for all students, with a focus on literacy and numeracy in all classrooms.

Our Services:

  • Assistive Technology Team (ATT)
  • Attendance issues support and assistance with the Attendance Board
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support
  • Coordination of services for students with complex needs
  • Counselling Services coordination and support
  • Crisis Response Team support
  • Early literacy support
  • English Language Learning support (shared support with Learning Supports and literacy consultants as needed)
  • Family School Liaison Workers (FSLW) support in selected rural schools
  • Formal assessments for students
  • Foster care intake assistance
  • Inclusive Learning consultants assigned to all schools
  • Instructional Support Plan (ISP) training and staff support
  • Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) low incidence team liaison/coordination/support for LIT staff, regional manager—vision, hearing loss, deafness, brailling services
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training for staff
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Positive Behaviour Supports
  • Professional learning opportunities related to inclusive learning
  • Registered psychologists networking and support
  • School-linked team meetings with school and RCSD partners
  • Speech Language Pathologists/Assistants
  • Success in School plans support and assistance
  • System program classrooms
  • System program referrals, placement and support
  • Transportation assistance for students with special needs
  • Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) support to schools

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Elk Island Public Schools

Central Services
683 Wye Rd.
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8B 1N2

Phone: 780-464-EIPS (3477)
Fax: 780-417-8181
Toll Free: 1-800-905-3477

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