Learning Services
At Holy Cross, we have three Student Program Support Teachers (SPSTs) who work with students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Greg Wojt and Lydia McGowan support students in Resource in Room 217 and Ellen Minten runs the School to Community Pathways Program in Room 108.
Special Education programming in the London District Catholic School Board is aimed at ensuring success for all students to help them reach their God-given potential. We offer a wide range of special education supports and services to students and their families based on the student’s strengths and needs.
The London District Catholic School Board is here to help. Our Program Department vision is Success for ALL students:
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Sarah Kemmerling |
Department Head |
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Greg Wojt |
Student Program Support Teacher |
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Lydia McGowan |
Student Program Support Teacher |
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Ellen Minten |
School to Community Pathways Program |
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Individual Education Plan (IEP)
An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a written plan that describes the Special Education program and/or services a student requires. It identifies learning expectations and any accommodations needed to assist the student. The accommodations can be provided either in the classroom room or in Resource.
The IEP is updated throughout the school year. It provides teachers with important information of a student’s strengths, needs and accommodations. The document reflects the Board’s and Principal’s commitment to provide the Special Education program and services within the available resource to meet the identified strengths and needs of the student.
To the right is a link to a copy of the Parent Guide to Special Education for more details on the IEP and Identification and Placement Review Committee. Please contact the Learning Services department if you wish to review your child’s IEP.
Assistive Technology
The London District Catholic School Board offers access to Google Read & Write to help students access the curriculum and to give support while completing their schoolwork. To the right are some useful links and tutorials for using these resources. The Assistive Technology and SEA Resources site, created by the LDCSB, offers many assistive technology resources available to students and gives tips on how to use them.
Transitions
Guidance and Learning Services are available to support students as they prepare to graduate from Holy Cross. To the right are useful websites for students transitioning from Holy Cross to community living, workplace, college, or university.
The Transition Resource Guide provides links to Ontario Colleges and Universities including information about your rights and responsibilities and how to get started.
Developmental Services Ontario gives information about Ministry funding supports and services available for adults with a developmental disability.
Ontario Disability Support Program provides employment supports for part time work for adults with a developmental disability.
