Program Description 

The Secondary Learning Assistance/Life Skills (LA/LS) Programs are designed for students with Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. All aspects of the curriculum are modified. The students earn an Evergreen certificate upon school leaving.

Curriculum Emphasis:

• personal independence and decision making skills
• developing skills for social relationships
• improving functional academic skills
• community awareness
• work experience
• transition to post-secondary options

Student Profile

• meet Ministry criteria for Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
• designations can include categories "C", "D", "G" and "K"

Referral Process

Learning Assistance/Life Skills referrals are to be submitted to the District Case Manager, Inclusion.  

Documentation Required

• completed “Request for Designation &/or Special Education Program Placement” form
• completed “Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies” (PRIS) form
• Psycho-Educational Assessment
• Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Speech Language Assessment (if available)
• School-Based Team minutes
• Needs Assessment

Placement Evaluation

Student placement is reviewed every spring with the goal of returning students to their home schools. A transition plan between the LA/LS program staff and the receiving school is developed.

Capacity and Staffing

Grades 8 to 12

15 students

1 Teacher and 2 SSAs

Program Locations

Britannia                           Lord Byng

Eric Hamber                     Gladstone 

John Oliver                       Killarney 

Magee                                 Point Grey