Student Services
In school supports
Educational Psychological Assessments
Educational Assessments completed by a psychologist allow for the teachers, and support staff in the building get a full sense of how your child learns and what strategies to use to best aid them in being successful at school.
Your child will have a re-assessment every 3 years.
For each assessment, you are required to provide consent so the psychologist can proceed.
A diagnosis may come out of this assessment. That is okay as it allows for a full understanding of how to support your child so they are successful daily at school.
If you have questions, you can always arrange a talk with the Special Education Teacher or if you have further questions, they can arrange a meeting with the psychologist.
E.A. Support
We have 6 EAs that work at our school providing speech and occupational therapy supports as well as tailored 1:1 and small group supports. They also provide support in the classrooms on a regular basis. Small group and 1:1 support is designated based off of student goals and needs.
Our EAs are a valuable and integral part of ensuring that students are successful at our school.
Speech
Weekly we have a licensed Speech Language Pathologist that meets with the students for treatment and assessment. This looks different for every student.
Throughout the week, students are provided with support from an Educational Assistant who is well trained in the program.
Students who receive speech services may not have a noticeable speech impediment, but may struggle with not as noticeable things, such as the tenses of words (past, present, future) or speaking confidently and clearly.
Students will require a consent to begin receiving services. Once services have begun, consent lasts until it has been revoked by the family/guardians or they are no longer requiring services.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy helps students with sensory regulation, fine motor, daily living skills and gross motor skills.
Students who receive occupational therapy can struggle with holding a pencil or scissors to being able to stay calm and regulated during high energy, overwhelming situations. Students who also struggle with organizational or planning ahead also benefit from occupational therapy. Some may struggle with basic daily living skills such as washing their face, or walking down the hall.
Counselling
Counselling supports can help students work through social problems with friends, develop social skills, or any mental health concerns that may have arisen. They do not purposefully bring up past issues.
To receive these services below, students must have the specific consent signed.
Thomas Zimmerman – is a licensed psychologist. He comes in weekly. His services are covered by FHNIB.
Any counsellors from the Health Centre (Brandi, Emily).
To access these services consent is not required but can be signed:
Karen Brinkman – she is in from Tuesday to Thursday.
Bernie’s Junior High Boys group.
Services locally
Eye See…Eye Learn – Kindergarten vision screening
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre – Counselling Services (requires an intake or referral – see Mrs. Stone)
FASD Network- has education sessions, outreach and support programs and caregiver support groups. Also completes formal assessments to diagnose and provide resources for families and educators about FASD.
Outside services – applicable only to those with a formal assessment
Persons with Developmental Disabilities – helps eligible adults plan, coordinate and access services to live as independently as they can in their community.
Family Support for Children with Disabilities – works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs.
