Special Education Information
Mrs. Storring (Learning Resource Teacher)
Date Updated: 2012.01.09
Parent Support Groups and Workshops
See this website for programs for March Break, sensory swim program, family skate, skiing program, kids yoga, dance, sledge hockey and much more.....
HOPE (Helping Others Parent Effectively)
Family support group for ADHD children
Trinity United Church
4287 William St.
Beamsville
9:30am-11:30am
(905)688-8248 ext. 7400 or 1-888-505-6074
Topics Include:
Jan 13 Supporting and Sharing
Feb 10 Managing Behaviours -Guest Speaker, Linda Moros
Mar 10 ADHD: A Positive Perspective
April 7 Creating a Balance Between Homework and Fun
May 19 Adults and ADHD - you or your partner?
June 16 Support and Sharing
or visit gararegion.www.ni ca and search for ADHD for a location near you
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LDAO (Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario) is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities.
*New Programs*
S.T.E.P.S. (Social Teen Empowering Program to Succeed) designed to support adolescents with Learning Disabilities & A.D.H.D. acquire effective and relevant strategies that prepare them for the next steps in theri personal & academic life. Topics include organizational skills, time management, self-advocacy, conversation skills, relationships and peer pressure.
(April 12th-May 31st) Tuesday 6-7 pm
B.E.S.T. (Better Emotional & Social Times) is a program for school-aged children (6-11yrs) designed to support children with Learning Disabilities & A.D.H.D. (diagnosis not required). Through discussion, role-playing, games, interactive activities, and direct instruction. Children will learn about friendship/bullying, social manners, organization, feelings, listening skills, anger management, problem solving, self-esteem, coping with stress...etc
(April 13th-June 1st) Wednesdays 6-7 pm
March Break Program!
Children (ages 6-12) with a Learning Disability/ADHD (diagnosis not required) are invited to come to a week full of learning and fun. Many literacy, numeracy, social skills, crafts & games are planned for this week.
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
See LDAN website for more details
Website Links:
1) Youth 2 Youth
Youth 2 Youth has launched its new website for young people with LD.
This website has been developed by young people with learning disabilities. It was developed for youth to look for and ask questions.
Students with LD are encourage to visit this site!
Click on the icon below.
2) Premier Assistive Technology Suites Website
AT Home Use.pdfDear Parents and Students.wpd
Direct Link:
Special Education Acronyms
I.E.P. Individual Education Plan
I.P.R.C. Identification Placement Review Committee
E.A. Educational Assistant
L.R.T. Learning Resource Teacher
A.D.H.D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
O.C.D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
O.D.D. Oppositional Defiance Disorder
L.D. Learning Disability
M.I.D. Mild Intellectual Disability
D.D. Developmentally Delayed
L.I. Language Impairment
Typing Program
Special Education Web Sites
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