Communication Skills Program (CSP)

The Communication Skills Program (CSP) is a system program designed to meet the needs of students in grades 1-3 who have persistent difficulty in the acquisition and use of spoken and written language, and great difficulty communicating with peers and/or adults because of severe/profound speech-language delays, disorders or disabilities. The program offers a combination of a smaller class setting, small group and one-to-one targeted instruction with a focus on the development of communication, speech, language and literacy skills throughout all activities during the school day. Students may be integrated into regular classes for some programming. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations and accommodations as necessary.                                   

    LOCATION
    Woodbridge Farms Elementary (1-3)

Connections Program

The Connections Program is for students who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD can result in difficulties in communication, social relationships, behaviour or learning. Although some students with ASD achieve at or above grade level, many have uneven or delayed achievement or have difficulty communicating their level of understanding with others. This program is designed to support the academic, social-emotional and self-regulation needs of students with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The classroom teacher receives consultative support from a multidisciplinary team and creates differentiated programming supported by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP).

     LOCATION
     Pine Street Elementary (1-6)
     Woodbridge Farms Elementary (1-6)

Focus Program

The Focus Program is a system program designed to meet the needs of students in grades 7-12 with complex issues including severe psychiatric disorders, mental health issues and related learning difficulties. Students are supported through a safe and structured classroom environment with predictable and clearly articulated routines, procedures and expectations. There is a strong focus on goal-setting, problem-solving and coping skills, support networks, and social skill development. Core subject areas and optional courses are available through a variety of instructional options including integration into regular programming and/or small group instruction, allowing students to experience success. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations as necessary. Students in high school are working toward a High School Diploma or a Knowledge and Employability Certificate.

    LOCATIONS
    Junior High
    Clover Bar Junior High (7-9)
    F.R. Haythorne Junior High (7-9)
    Senior High
    Bev Facey Community High (10-12)

GOALS Program         

The Generating Occupational, Academic and Life Skills (GOALS) Program is a system program, with smaller classes for more targeted instruction, designed to meet the needs of students identified with mild cognitive (intellectual) disabilities. The focus of the program is to improve academic and independent living skills within a positive and supportive learning environment. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary. High school GOALS students are working toward a High School Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of High School Achievement (Knowledge and Employability) rather than a High School Diploma.

    LOCATIONS            
    Elementary            
    Brentwood Elementary (1-6)    
    Junior High            
    F.R. Haythorne Junior High (7-9)    
    Senior High
    Bev Facey Community High (10-12) 

Impact Program

The Impact Program is a system program designed to meet the needs of students in grades 4-10 with diagnosed learning disabilities/specific learning disorders. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary.

In elementary and junior high, the program offers a smaller class setting with a focus on improving academic skills through specific skill instruction, accommodations, compensatory strategies and self-advocacy skills. Students may be integrated into regular classes for some programming.

In senior high, core subject areas and optional courses are available through a variety of instructional options, including small group instruction and integration into regular programming, allowing students to experience success. Students are working toward a high school diploma.

    LOCATIONS
    Elementary
    Woodbridge Farms Elementary (4-6)
    Junior High
    Sherwood Heights Junior High (7-9)
    Senior High
    Salisbury Composite High (Grade 10)

LINKS Program

The Learning - Individual Needs, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) Program is a system program designed to meet the needs of students with mild to severe/profound cognitive (intellectual) disabilities, and who may have physical, sensory, medical or behavioural difficulties. The focus of this program is to improve academic, communication, self-care, social, vocational and independent-living skills within a safe and structured learning environment as well as within the community. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary. High school LINKS students are working toward a High School Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of High School Achievement (Knowledge and Employability) rather than a High School Diploma.

    LOCATIONS 
    Elementary
    A.L. Horton Elementary (1-6) 
    Fort Saskatchewan Elementary (1-6) 
    Junior and Senior High
    Fort Saskatchewan High (10-12) 
    Lamont High (7-12) 
    Rudolph Hennig Junior High (7-9)
    Vegreville Composite High (7-12)

PLACE Program

The Practical Learning and Community Education (PLACE) Program is a system program, with smaller classes for more targeted instruction, designed to meet the needs of students identified with moderate cognitive (intellectual) disabilities and significant delays in most or all areas of development. These students may have physical, sensory, medical or behavioural difficulties. The focus of this program is to improve academic, communication, self-care, social, vocational and independent living-skills within a safe and structured learning environment as well as within the community. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary. High School PLACE students will receive a high school Certificate of Completion, rather than a High School Diploma.

    LOCATIONS
    Elementary            
    Westboro Elementary (1-6)
    Junior High
    Clover Bar Junior High (7-9)
    Senior High
    Bev Facey Community High (10-12)

SEAS Program

The Social, Emotional, Academic Success (SEAS) Program is a system program designed to meet the needs of students in grades 4-9 with complex issues including severe emotional/behavioural disorders and related learning difficulties. The SEAS Program is for the student who is in Division II in elementary school (although we may consider students in Grade 3); has the skills to meet the outcomes of the curriculum at or near their grade level as set out by the Alberta Programs of Study; displays chronic, extreme and pervasive behaviours which require close and constant adult supervision, high levels of structure and other intensive support services in order to function in an educational setting; has severe behaviours that significantly interfere with both the learning and safety of the student and others.

    LOCATIONS
    Elementary
    Mills Haven Elementary (4-6)
    Junior High
    F.R. Haythorne Junior High (7-9)

STEPS Program

The Steps to Enhance Personal Success (STEPS) Program is a system program, with smaller classes for targeted instruction, designed to meet the needs of students with severe to profound developmental disabilities. These students may have physical, sensory or behavioural challenges, and/or medical conditions requiring special accommodations. The focus of the program is to build functional and communication skills that enhance quality of life within a safe and structured learning environment, with regular routines and close supervision. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations or modifications as necessary. High school STEPS students will receive a high school Certificate of Completion, rather than a High School Diploma.

    LOCATIONS
    Elementary
    Westboro Elementary (1-6)
    Junior and Senior High
    Salisbury Composite High (7-12)