03-30-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/specializedprogramming/connections/factsheet/

Connections

Connections programming supports students displaying chronic, extreme and pervasive behaviours. Students require close and constant adult supervision and a high level of structure to function in an educational setting.

  • Goals

    • Develop and demonstrate positive behaviour and social skills
    • Achieve academic goals

  • Benefits

    • Improved social skills
    • Improved problem-solving skills
    • Improved self-management and coping skills

  • Program delivery 

    • Structured classroom environment
    • Predictable and clearly articulated routines, procedures, expectations and schedules
    • Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
    • Opportunities to join other classes for instruction in a student’s area of strength

  • Eligibility

    Students must be in Grades 1 to 9 with severe emotional and behavioural challenges, and a clinical diagnosis.

  • Alberta Curriculum 

    All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Connections will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs. 

  • Transportation

    Most schools offering specialized programming have some yellow busing options available. For more information about busing, contact your child’s school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 


03-30-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/specializedprogramming/connections/factsheet/

Connections

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High