Special Education at South Lincoln High School

All “identified” students who have been identified with a special learning need through an IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) Meeting are automatically assigned to a SERT (Special Education Resource Teacher). In elementary school, this person is called an LRT (Learning Resource Teacher). Students who are thought of being “at risk” can also be assigned to a SERT. [Note: these specific students are not “identified].

The SERT does the following:

1. Works directly with students in the resource room [Room 26]
2. Supports classroom teachers with strategies programming ideas, and resources
3. Monitors the progress of a caseload of both identified and at-risk students
4. Develops and maintains a student’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) in consultation with the student, his/her parents, and teachers
5. Assists studnets in becoming better aware of their learning needs and strengths and encouraging them to use compensatory strategies
6. Is contact for the students’ parents
7. Advocates for the student
8. Conducts an IPRC meeting annually for each individual that is identified
9. Is a member of the In-School Team (IST)
10. Accommodates students’ needs in testing situations (tests, exams, provincial assessments)
11. Encourages the participation of gifted students in enrichment activities (see ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES)

Classroom teachers are aware of who is monitored by the SERT and have copies of their IEP’s once they are complete in each semester. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher directly/first with any concerns/questions they have. The teacher is the most up to date source of information regarding each student.

*** If a student has an IEP and is only receiving accommodations to their program, the IEP box on the Provincial Report Card is not checked. When the course expectations are being altered, the course is said to be modified and the IEP box is checked.

At SLHS, students are supported by the Special Education department with respect to their timetabled classes. Some students may have learning needs that can not be meet in the regular classroom and require a specialized class or program. These special program placements are discussed at the student’s grade eight IPRC meeting.

All students have the ability to learn. Students are encouraged to attend school regularly, focus on lessons, have good work ethic, prepare for tests, seek help when necessary, and take their studies at the appropriate level fo difficulty.

Enrichment Opportunities:

Students who have been assessed by the District School Board of Niagara as having intellectual ability that is in the very superior /superior cognitive range are said to be “gifted”. These students are encouraged to accept academic challenges, develop leadership skills and make the most of their talents and abilities inside and outside the classroom while at SLHS. Student are encouraged to involve themselves in enrichment activities offered through the Special Education department as well as other departments (examples: Math Contests, English Writing contests, School Reach)
Students are expected to listen to the morning announcements or check Mrs. Mulder’s office door where they are posted; and GET INVOLVED!!!!

Students that are interested in helping fellow students may also see Guidance for a Peer Tutor position.

For a complete and detailed list of enrichment activities, please click on the co-curricular enrichment opportunities link under Special Education. There are a variety of enrichment activities available locally, provincially or nationally.

SPECIAL EDUCATION LINKS:

Co-curricular Enrichment Opportunities
Glossary of Special Education Terminology
Special Education Explanations (IPRC, accommodation, modification etc.)
Board Website: www.dsbn.edu.on.ca (See the Special Education Links)