Special Education

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Special Education support is available to any student with an Identification Placement Review Committee (IPRC) designation and/or an Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Special Education support is available through the Learning Strategies (GLE) courses.GLE credits are part of the student’s timetable, and are offered in grades 9-12.  These courses are designed to help students understand  the content presented in various subjects, as well as enhance organization, time management, study skills, self-advocacy, thinking, problem-solving, career awareness, and social skills.

The Special Education Resource Centre is located in Room 310. Students can access individual support as needed. Room 310 has desktop computers as well as laptops available for student use and is regularly open during lunch and after school. Students can check for posted hours. For further information about the Special Education program, please contact the department at (416) 393-1790 (ext. 20310).

Oakwood C.I. is also the proud home to an Intensive Support Program (ISP) for students with a Developmental Disability exceptionality. Students in this program must recieve an Official Offer of Placement through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee process (IPRC). For more information on this program, please discuss it with your child's current school administration team, or reach out to TDSB Central Special Education.