Special Education

The Learning Center

We are also known as the Resource Room and we are open for all students who have Individual Education Plans (IEP). Some of the services available to our students are:

Resource period (non-credit course in which students get some instructional support with other courses, as well as help with time management and organization)
Withdrawal from regular classroom for more individualized instruction and support
Alternate setting for tests and exams
Quiet environment or a "safe" place
Scanning, copying, and printing available
Use of computers, assistive technology

Learning Support Teachers (LSTs):

Ms. Jessica Houghton - jessica.houghton@ocdsb.ca

Ms. Olivera Gaspar - olivera.gaspar@ocdsb.ca

•Manage the IEP/IPRC processes

•Liaise between any combo of teachers, students, and parents

•Support teachers and students

•Monitor student progress, suggest options, problem-solve

•Provide individual support to students in Room 107

•Request special services from the Board

•Recommend appropriate scheduling

•Please email, call, or make an appointment

Education Assistants (EAs): Ms. Suzanne Mitchener - suzanne.mitchener@ocdsb.ca

Mr. Larry Fenn - larry.fenn@ocdsb.ca

Elementary

Secondary

Nepean HS