Program Description 

This program is designed for students who have a complex learning profile that affects their academic performance and educational engagement. Students in this program may earn either an Adult Dogwood or Dogwood Graduation Certificate.

Curriculum Emphasis:

• individualized or small group instruction with a focus on skill development
• experiences designed to increase self-esteem and feelings of success
• social skills programming to develop interpersonal skills and independence
• community-based instruction

Student Profile

Students are considered appropriate for this program when they:

• exhibit an uneven cognitive profile
• have a complex developmental profile that impacts learning
• need extensive program adaptations
• Identified as a student with average cognitive abilities

Referral Process

Strategies referrals are to be submitted to the District Case Manager, High Incidence.

Documentation Required

• completed “Request for Designation &/or Special Education Program Placement” form
• completed “Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies” (PRIS) form
• Psycho-Educational assessment
• Speech and Language assessment (if available)
• Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• reports from pertinent community agencies/specialists, (if available)
• Report Card
• School Based Team minutes

Placement Evaluation

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

Capacity and Staffing

Grades 8 to 12

15 students

1 Teacher (Support Staff levels are based on student need)

Program Location

Templeton Secondary

University Hill Secondary