Supports students with empathy and patience to realize their educational and personal potential, while:

• Providing a positive learning environment
• Promoting self-confidence
• Fostering independence

Staff:


Mrs. T. Lessard - Special Education Resource Teacher
Mr. R. Zuccarello - Program Leader, Special Education Resource Teacher
Mr. S. Kiemele - Special Education Resource Teacher

Mrs. T. Marion - Educational Assistant
Mrs. L. Restivo - Educational Assistant

Most students at Stamford Collegiate will be successful if they attend school regularly, focus on lessons, have good homework/study skills and take courses at the appropriate level of difficulty. However, some students have complex learning needs that require accommodations in order to achieve success.

Individual Education Plan (IEP):

• Stamford has the equivalent of approximately three full time Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs).
• Your child will be assigned to one of these teachers who will review your child's IEP.
• This IEP will be made available to each of the teachers on your child's timetable.
• Your input into the development of the IEP will continue and you will receive a copy of any changes throughout the school year.

Identification Placement Review Committee (IPRC):

• It is important to remember that the IPRC process continues once your child enters high school.
• The exceptional student's identification will be reviewed yearly and parents are invited to attend their child's IPRC meeting.
• If a parent continues to agree with his/her child's identification and placement, he/she has the option of dispensing with the IPRC for the current school year. In this case, the IPRC meeting will not take place and the current identification and accommodations will not change.
• All students who are identified through an IPRC in the District School Board of Niagara will receive the support of a Special Education Resource Teacher.

The Resource Room at Stamford:

• Is open to exceptional students each period of the day.
• A SERT is assigned to the Resource Room to assist exceptional students with their daily work.
• The Resource Room can also be used to complete tests, exams and EQAO assessments.
• Accommodations made during testing, for exceptional students who require them, include: additional time, use of assistive technology, verbatim scribing, etc.

Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs):

• Will monitor your child's progress and consult with teachers to address any concerns.
• Will serve as the exceptional student's primary contact when more support is needed.
• Will ensure that accommodations are in place for daily instruction, assessment and EQAO testing.
• Will advocate for the student when required.

Special Education Time lines:

• September to October
  IEPs developed for the school year and distributed to teachers and parents.
  
  
• December to June
  IPRCs are scheduled.
  
  
• February to March
  IEPs are updated for semester 2.
  Only altered pages (if any) will be mailed home at this time.

Please feel free to call us any time to discuss your student's progress and/or IEP.

Helpful Links:

Autism Niagara
Government of Canada Social Links
Bethesda Services
Contact Niagara
Mental Health Niagara
Pathstone Mental Health