Special Education

EBS is committed to a philosophy of integration in a positive inclusive learning environment. We provide a range of options to meet the needs of exceptional learners. Every effort is made to address the needs of students in a regular classroom. Some students will need a variety of program modifications and/or accommodations to their educational program. Other students may require more specialized educational programs and services to meet their educational needs.

Eenchokay Birchstick School believes that all students have the potential to learn and that all students should progress to the best of their ability. We support their progress by offering the following services through PAHS (Pikangikum Allied Health Services) and SLFNHA (Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority):

• Occupational Therapy

• Physiotherapy

• Speech & Language Assessment

• Psychoeducational Assessments

• Behaviour Interventions

Parents and guardians of students with exceptionalities are encouraged to maintain open communication with their student’s teacher, their SERT along with their Principal.

EBS utilizes designations consistent with the Ontario Ministry of Education. These designations are decided on at the Individual Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meeting. The exceptional students may be found to have any one or more of the ministry designations as set out below:

Behaviour

Specific behaviour problems over a period of time and to a marked degree

Communication

• Language Impairment

• Speech Impairment

• Learning Disability

• Autism

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Speech and Language Impairment

Intellectual

• Giftedness

• Mild Intellectual Disability

• Developmental Disability

Physical

• Physical Disability

• Blind and Low Vision

No Designation

The profile of the student does not meet current Ministry of Education and Training definitions of exceptionality.

Multiple

A combination of learning or other disorders, impairments or physical disabilities