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Upcoming Events:

  • IPRCs for current O'Neill students will occur in April 2025.  Emails to book a time slot for your child will be going out to Parent 1 starting at the end of January.  If you did not get this email here is the link to book:    https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ONeillIPRCs@ddsbcampus.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
      • You will have to go to the month of April to be able to select a booking time. Bookings will close on  Feb. 27, 2025.  
  • IPRCs for incoming grade 9's will be held in February 2025.  Please reach out to your child's current school's SERT to ensure your child's IPRC has been booked.
  • Information was sent out to students with Learning Disabilities for a potential Scholarship Opportunity.  Here is the link in case the paper didn't make it home:     https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/FullPotential/

What we do:

Academic Resource is open to all students for in person support.  We strongly encourage all students who require additional support to come see us in Academic Resource (room 321).  

A few ways we can support student success include: chunking assignments, organizational help, research support, guided brainstorming, instruction in a small group setting, Zen Den (anxiety), and extra support to help close the gaps (especially in English and Math).  

Academic Resource works with the classroom teachers to ensure accommodations are in place.  Students are encouraged to speak to their classroom teachers to access Academic Resource (room 321).  If you feel there is something more the Special Education staff can do to help you, please contact us.

Individual Education Plan (IEP):   

  • IEPs were sent out  in October to address 1 on file.  IEPs are working documents so they can be changed at any time.  
  • IPRCs are meetings done annually in the Spring where the team reviews the student's strengths and needs, as well as their placement and exceptionality.  Information will be sent home via a phone message/email, which allows you to book an appointment if you would like to attend. 
  • If your child has new documentation of a new exceptionality, please let us know and we will arrange for another IPRC.
  • If you feel your child's accommodations are not being met, please discuss with the classroom teacher, and/or reach out to Ms. Watson or Ms. Rowden (contacts below).

Hours:

Monday-Friday

  • 7:45 am-3:10 pm in person

***After 2pm, Academic Resource runs homework club! Staffed by our lovely Educational Assistants.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP):

Some students may be eligible for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). ODSP offers income support, health benefits, and employment support. If you are eligible for ODSP, the amount of money you get will depend on your specific situation.   Please visit this website to apply or get more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program#section-1

Employment Support: 

There are many resources available to help youth find employment or gain job skills. Here are a few helpful links in our area:

Youth Employment Services- Durham Region Unemployment Help Centre (DRUHC): unemployedhelp.on.ca

John Howard Society: jhsemploymentservices.ca/job-seekers

 

 

Contact information:

Ms. Watson- Curriculum Lead      jolene.watson@ddsb.ca or 905-728-7531 ext. 201083

 

Ms. Rowden- In class SERT         jennifer.rowden@ddsb.ca