Student Services Department
Students supported by the Student Services Department;
- have been identified through a formal Identification Placement Review Committee meeting (IPRC); or
- are in the process of having assessments completed based on the decision of an In-School Team Meeting (ISTM)
Learn more about Special Education in YRDSB.
Students are supported by a Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT)
The role of the SERT is to;
- Guide student in understanding their identification
- Help students communicate and advocate for accommodations
- Create and update Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Communicate information to students, parents and teachers
- Monitor student’s progress in all classes
- Support with pathways and course selection
- Support with well-being
Special Education Courses
Learn more about the Special Education courses offered at Bur Oak SS.
Courses
Courses Offered by Student Services
Learning Strategies
Grade 9 (GLE1O1) and Grade 10 (GLE2O1) courses focus on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community.The courses helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
Grade 9 Unit of Study:
- Building my Toolbox - Understanding my identification and learning to advocate
- Power of Me - Study Skills - Developing strategies for success in high school
- Literacy Skills - Developing reading and writing skills
- Exploring Opportunities - Transition planning for semester two and grade 10 courses and goal setting
- Exam/culminating preparation
Staff
| Staff Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Di Gennaro | Department Head |
| K. Davis | Special Education Resource Teacher |
| J. Floyd | Autism Community Class Teacher |
| R. Harper | Special Education Resource Teacher |
| X. Tang | Autism Community Class Teacher |
| A. Stoneman | Developmental Disability Community Class Teacher |
| P. Wong | Special Education Resource Teacher |
| S. Gradini | Child and Youth Care Workers |
| L. Talbot | Child and Youth Care Workers |
| C. Vincent | Developmental Support Worker |
| N. Semab | Developmental Support Worker |
| P. Duke | Intervention Support Worker |
| K. Lee | Intervention Support Worker |
| T. Gillings | Special Education Assistant |