LEARNING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
The Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT) assists classroom
teachers in planning and implementing programs for students with specific needs
within the regular classroom. These may be students who are experiencing
difficulty in a particular subject area or those who required an extension
beyond the regular curriculum. The LAT assists teachers with detailed
assessment of students and communicates the necessary information to teachers,
parents, administrators, and to the student, if appropriate. Communication
generally takes place at a meeting of the School Based Team which consists of the
LAT, an administrator, the classroom teacher, and the parents. The LAT
coordinates information between school, Student Support Services personnel,
outside agencies, and other community programs. The objective of learning
assistance is to help each student perform to his/her learning potential within
the classroom setting.
COUNSELLOR INFORMATION
Every elementary school in School District No. 23 presently
provides a counsellor on staff on a part-time basis. The counsellor supports
students who are experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral problems at
school or home which affect their learning and personal well-being. The
counsellor is available for consultation with staff, administration and parents
who wish to discuss concerns about students so that strategies for improvement
can be implemented. Students can refer themselves to the counsellor or they can
ask their teacher or parents to make a referral. Teachers may refer a student
following discussions with parents and attempts at intervention at the teacher /
student level. Parents may refer their children following consultation with the
counsellor and/or teacher. The counsellor provides referral to community
agencies if the student or family requires long-term counselling or therapy.
The counsellor can offer information related to parenting issues, emotional and
social growth issues, and any subjects which pertain to the healthy development
of children.