Hillcrest Special Education

We offer:

• Monitoring of progress within the regular academic program
• Extra time and tests and quizzes,
• Help with test writing strategies
• Academic support through remediation and re-teaching
• Learning Strategies Classes and Resource periods
• Help with transitions (to high school from grade 8 and to post- secondary education)
• The special education room (109) is equipped with computers, printers, and soft-ware programs that help with note-taking and organization
• Support for students’ subject teachers

We are:

• Chantelle Lajoie and Julie Chouinard (Learning Support Teachers)
• Chris Jupp and Sherri Elves (Aspergers Class Teacher)
• Linda Mikela (Developmental Disabilities Class Teacher)
• 8 educational assistants

FAQ

OCDSB Programs:

Applications and inquiries regarding these programs must be directed to the school board. Entry into these programs is based on both the student's specific needs and the availability of space in the program. An application for placement in the program is made by the student's community school principal in collaboration with the in-school

Asperger’s Class

The Asperger’s Syndrome Program is a semi-integrated program in which students are expected to integrate into regular high school credit courses. Learning Strategies courses are offered by the Asperger’s Syndrome Program teacher as well as a focus on age-appropriate social communication and self-regulation. OCDSB spec ed fact sheet - Asperger's program

Developmental Disabilities Class

The Developmental Disabilities Program is a system-based program located in designated schools across the OCDSB; these are referred to as semi-integrated sites. These sites offer students programming in a specialized classroom with opportunities to integrate with age-appropriate peers. The focus of the programs is to develop functional academics, life skills, communication
OCDSB fact sheet DD program

Links of Interest

General

ADHD Foundation of Canada
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

Supporting students with Asperger's - A .pdf article describing supports offered to students with Asperger's.

For Students

Reducing Procrastination

Study Skills

Studying Strategies

How much sleep do teens need?

Making the cut - This is a transition program designed to assist students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder make a successful transition from secondary school to a College or University.