Osgoode T.H.S. Special Education

We offer:

• Monitoring of progress within the regular academic program
• Extra time on 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:

• Paul St-Yves and Jill MacMillan (Learning Support Teachers)
• Jane Woodly and Andrew Feguson(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

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.