ACHIEVEMENTS

• Assist and support staff in understanding and promoting inclusive education practices.
• Occupational (OT) and Physiotherapy (PT) staff hired to assist in student program planning and training.
• Clinical staff (Social Work, Phycologists, Speech and Language pathologists) work as school team members to support student program planning, families and staff capacity building.
• Liaise with government and community supports in providing appropriate educational plans (student specific plans) for students.
• Utilized a circle of support model for all accessibility needs: Circle of Support.
• Creation of the Seven Oaks School Division Anti-Racism Advisory Group.
• Respect in Schools training by all Seven Oaks School Division staff.
• Engage all staff in learning opportunities in accessibility realities.
• As requested and required, provide reasonable accommodations for staff, students, families, and the public.

NEXT STEPS

• Continue to provide professional development opportunities for all employee groups in promoting inclusive practices.
• To provide staff awareness of the Divisional Accessibility plan through staff meetings, professional development, and committees such as Workplace Safety Health.
• To provide training to all staff on accessible service.
• To provide training to all members of the Human Resources Department, school Administrators, and Program Directors on accessible employment.

LINKS

• Division Policy: IDDF Student Services
• Division Policy: GBBAB Professional Personnel Qualifications and Duties; Student Services Coordinators
• Appropriate Educational Programming in Manitoba; Standards for Student Services
• Division Policy: IMG Use of Certified Service Animals in Schools
• Accessible Customer Service
• Accessible Employment