Category Archives: Current

Program Planning

Program planning is a team process which aims to create an approach to learning to deliver appropriate education to students with special needs.  Through the program planning process, students with special needs are supported in the achievement of learning outcomes of the public school programs curriculum and/or the student’s individualized program plan (IPP). And IPP is […]

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Occupational and Physical Therapy

The SSRCE has partnered with Nova Scotia Health – Western Region to provide rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, on a consultative basis in schools. The goal of school-based rehabilitation is to enable children to fulfill their role of being students. Occupational Therapy: Focuses on enhancing a student’s ability to participate in the school […]

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Enriched Programming – AP & IB

The SSRCE offers two enriched programming options: the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program: Originally designed to meet the needs of children of the international business and diplomatic communities. Founders of the program set out to create international curriculum to satisfy the demand of various national education […]

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Assistive Technology (AT)

The Assistive Technology (AT) Centre, located at Hebbville Academy, provides services and support for SSRCE students with diverse learning needs. In the education system, AT is any device and/or service that maintains or enhances functional capabilities of students. Assistive Technology provides access to the curriculum and inclusive learning and leisure opportunities. To download the AT […]

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Human Resources

Responsibilities include: Monitoring and overseeing the recruitment and hiring processes for all employee groups. Employing the most competent and qualified staff. Developing staff allocation plans for inclusion in the annual budgeting process. Succession planning. Labour relations, including support of local and provincial bargaining, and administration of collective agreements. Supporting employees to remain at work in […]

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