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“Transition has the potential to either launch you or dump you.” “For surely you know the plans that I have for you. A plan for a
Transition Guide — John Maxwell future filled with hope.”
— Jeremiah
Specialized Programs (cont’d)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Special Education
Mathematics (STEAM) Special Education programming is provided to students
STEAM education is an interdisciplinary approach requiring Special Education supports based on the
to learning where rigorous academic concepts are student’s identification (where appropriate) and their
coupled with real-world lessons as students apply placement of service.
science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics Students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
in contexts that make connections between school, (Exceptional and Non-Exceptional): Regular class
community, work, and global enterprise. The goal of with Withdrawal Assistance, Regular Class with
STEAM education is to prepare students for post- Resource Assistance; & Regular Class with Indirect
st
secondary study and the 21 century workforce.
Support
Addressing Learners’ Needs. Programs and services for students with special needs
English As a Second Language (ESL) and English are available in secondary schools. Students with
Literacy Development (ELD) Regular Class placements (Indirect, Resource and
Withdrawal) are working on obtaining credits towards
The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s secondary either the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
schools strive to provide students from non-English or Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC). All
speaking countries with language programs that ensure accommodations and alternative expectations are
all students develop a level of proficiency in English for outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
success at school, in post-secondary education and Teachers assist students with accessing the curriculum
the workplace. expectations in accordance with the learning goals
outlined in the IEP. Support is provided based on the
Courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and
English Literacy Development (ELD) assist these identified student’s needs as expressed through the
students to learn English and to develop the literacy existing supporting documentation and during the
skills they need in order to continue their education exchange of information/in-take process in preparation
and contribute to the social, economic, and political for the transition to high school.
life of Ontario. Students are assessed and placed Students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
in an appropriate secondary school by the TCDSB (Identified as Exceptional): Placement of Special
Orientation Centre. The OC will recommend a Education Class with Partial Integration or Special
placement in one of the five ESL courses; ESLAO, Education Class Full time
ESLBO, ESLCO, ESLDO, ESLEO or one of the five ELD
courses; ELDAO, ELDBO, ELDCO, ELDDO, ELDEO. All Students with very complex requirements are enrolled
ESL and ELD courses are open courses. in Alternative curriculum (K courses that are not credit
bearing) which are non-credit earning. Students are
The Courses are designated according to levels placed in an Intensive Support Program (ISP) with
of proficiency in English, not by grade. The ESL/ a focus on life-skills development working toward
ELD courses offered at each secondary school vary independence and post age 21 transitional planning.
according to enrollment. Students may substitute up All alternative programming expectations are outlined
to three ESL or ELD courses for compulsory English in the student’s IEP. Students may complete their
credit requirements. The remaining English credit shall secondary school experience with a Certificate of
be chosen from one of the compulsory English courses Accomplishment or, if they are able to earn credits, an
(university, college, or workplace) offered in Grade 11 Ontario Secondary School Certificate.
or 12. Additional ESL or ELD credits may be counted
as optional credits for diploma purposes.
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