Student Services
SIDES Student Services provides a highly reputable program for students designated in the low incidence category. Students with the following designated special needs may enroll:
- moderate/severe/profound intellectual disabilities
- physical disabilities
- chronic health impairments
- sensory impairments
- autism spectrum disorder
- dependency problems
- emotional/mental health problems
Program goals:
- To provide an appropriate home-based educational program for our students.
- To provide all of our students with assistive and adaptive technologies that will enable them to function as independently as possible.
Philosophy:
- Technology use is essential and must be available if students with severe disabilities are to achieve personal and academic independence.
- Flexible timelines, workload, and curriculum access enable students to achieve success.
- Some students benefit when SIDES can partner with a neighbourhood school to provide blended educational opportunities where part-time attendance in a regular school is possible and beneficial.
NOTE: Students must apply, and if accepted, enter the program prior to September 30 each year. After September 30, students may register with a SIDES teacher in the regular program and ask to be placed on a wait list for Student Services.
