Placement in Regional programs is determined through the central HPEDSB Student Services team and is confirmed through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process.

The fundamental principles of the Secondary Regional programs are:

Students are support to develop skills in many areas, including academic, social, communication, and self-monitoring;
Programming, accommodations and modifications are individualized to meet the unique needs of each student;
Use of technology will be individualized and purposefully used to support learning.

Life Skills Program (LSP)

This program is intended for secondary school students who are identified with the Ontario Ministry of Education Exceptionality of Intellectual - Developmental Disability (I-DD) or Multiple exceptionalities (M). Programming emphasis is on life skills, adaptive numeracy/literacy skills, and community/independent living skills through Alternative (non-credit) courses. Students in this program will leave secondary school with a Certificate of Accomplishment.

Students placed in this regional classroom will require support and guidance within the classroom and other school settings, in order to progress with individualized academic, social, and community/independent living skills and programs.

Post-secondary options may include: supported living at home, assisted living in the community, and attending community programs.

Community Integration Program (CIP)

This program is intended for students with an Ontario Ministry of Education Exceptionality of Intellectual - Developmental Disability (I-DD) or Multiple exceptionalities (M), who are interested in pursuing an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC). In exceptional circumstances, students with other Ministry of Education exceptionalities may be considered for placement in this class, with approval through the central HPEDSB Student Services team. Upon graduation with an OSSC, students may transition to the community, workplace, or to a College Community Integration program. Compulsory credits required for the OSSC are based on the Ontario Curriculum with access to the accommodations listed in the student's IEP.

Student Profile

Eagerness to learn, willingness to participate fully in the program;
Level of independence that precludes constant support;
Be willing to use assistive technology to support reading and writing tasks;
Reading skills at a level required to access Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) remedial reading program.

Secondary Learning Support Teacher Telephone

Ms. H. Pearson (hpearson@hpedsb.on.ca) 613-392-1227, ext. 57414