Special Education

Special Education at SCITS has many faces, and follows the Special Education programs as set by the Lambton Kent District School Board and Ontario Ministry of Education.

The Regular Classroom

Most identified students attend regular classes with an Individual Education Plan. The teacher makes accommodations for students with identified needs based on this IEP.

The Learning (Resource) Center

Some students who need an alternate environment or additional support (as identified on their Individual Education Plan) will sometimes spend part of their class time in the Learning (Resource) Center. This is a quiet space where the Resource teacher can often work in small groups or individually with students.

The Special Education Classroom

A variety of activities are always going on in the Special Education Classroom. These activities are designed to develop the potential of each student, and are based on the knowledge and skills that an individual needs to acquire in order to function as independently as possible in the community.

Enrichment

The Secondary Enrichment model for the Lambton Kent District School Board involves five levels of programming: Classroom Enrichment, Enrichment Opportunities, Extending Activities, Personal Program, and Independent Study. The Itinerant Resource Teacher

Classroom Enrichment

Classroom Enrichment is provided by the classroom teacher and supported by the Itinerant Resource Teacher (Secondary Gifted). The type of enrichment offered by the teacher will depend on the needs of the individual student.

Enrichment Opportunities

Some enrichment students become involved in the Enrichment Club in order to take advantage of the many Enrichment Opportunities available to them.

Extending Activities

Extending Activities allow Grade 9 and 10 students who demonstrate a significant academic need to work towards extra credit. Once four extending activities are completed, an additional credit (GLE1OG, or GLE2OG) may be granted.

Personal Programs

Personal Programs, available to Grade 9 and 10 Gifted students, are similar to Extending Activities, however are longer in duration and are not necessarily attached to one specific subject area. Either a half or full credit may be granted depending on the complexity and duration of the project.

Independent Study

Independent Study is available to Grade 11 and 12 Gifted students. Students who choose independent study are often encouraged to seek out the mentorship of university professors as well as specialists in the community, while under the supervision of a teacher-advisor.

Extra-Curricular Involvement

All students, including Special Education students, can get the most out of their education by becoming involved in extra-curricular activities at the school. All students are encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular activities available to them at SCITS.