French Immersion Strategies programming supports students enrolled in French Immersion with learning disabilities. These are students whose intelligence is measured as average to above average and who have significant academic delays. Learning disabilities are complex and can vary from person to person, requiring flexible instruction that meets each student’s unique needs.
Goals
Improve academic skills
Develop strategies to manage learning challenges with the goal of returning to regular programming as soon as possible
Benefits
Improved reading, writing, listening and comprehension skills
Application of strategies for studying, remembering and organizing information
Increased responsibility for learning—planning ahead, setting goals and monitoring progress
Program delivery
Visual aids, concrete examples and hands-on activities
Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
Opportunities to access other classes for instruction in a student’s area of strength
Eligibility
Students must be 5 ½ to 19 years old with academic delays and a clinical diagnosis. Contact your child’s school for information about eligibility and specialized programming options.
Alberta curriculum
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education, regardless of the school or program. Students enrolled in French Immersion Strategies will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.
Transportation
Most schools offering specialized programming have some yellow busing options available. For more information about busing, contact your child’s school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.
