EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

COMMUNITY PROGRAM

The Kindergarten to Grade 6 program offers children and parents a variety of approaches and strategies dependent on a child’s strengths or needs, curriculum expectations and teacher individuality.  Balanced Literacy, a structured literacy program, is an integral component of instruction within Language Arts.  The components of this program are:

• Working with words
• Shared reading
• Reading aloud
• Independent and guided reading
• Shared, guided and independent

All courses offered are mandated by Alberta Education.  Mandated courses include Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health and French as a Second Language (for grades 4 to 6).

INTERACTIONS (District Site)

This program provides academic programming in a small group setting for children who display characteristics within the Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The classroom provides a higher adult to child ratio than in a regular program.  The Interactions program is focused on improving the developmental, social and communication skills of the students.
Staff in the program are knowledgeable in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder and there is ongoing training throughout the year.  A number of strategies are employed to help students reach their potential.
A sensory room with specific equipment will provide students opportunities to improve their fine and gross motor skills as well as regulate their sensory needs.Communication skills will be developed both in and outside of the classroom.  Students will have the opportunity to be integrated into other classrooms, when appropriate, to focus on socialization and/or academic skills.

Each classroom is comprised of students with various abilities, interests, and achievement levels.  Teachers are expected to group students in such a manner as to facilitate challenging, interesting learning situations that enable each child to reach his or her potential.  Parents value quality instruction in a family atmosphere.

RESPECTFUL LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

Edmonton Public Schools, in co-operation with its staff groups, is committed to a creating a healthy, respectful learning environment for students, staff members, trustees, parents, volunteers and contractors.

We recognize the worth of every person without discrimination.  We are committed to working toward the elimination of objectionable behaviour in our schools and workplaces, and to maintaining an environment that is respectful, safe, nurturing and positive for everyone.