Strategies

Program Description

Strategies programming supports students with learning disabilities 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
• Additional satellite locations for Grades 10–12 to give students the opportunity to explore different option courses
  • McNally School
  • Victoria School for the Arts

Eligibility

To be eligible for programming, students must be:

• in Grades 3 to 12
• diagnosed with a learning disability
• demonstrating significant academic delays despite adequate intellectual, linguistic, sensory and emotional development

Current students: Contact your child’s school for information about eligibility and specialized programming options.

New to Edmonton Public Schools: Use the Find a School tool to find your designated school and contact the principal.

Alberta curriculum

All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education, regardless of the school or program. Students enrolled in 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. 

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