Strategies
Program Description
Strategies programming supports students with learning disabilities whose intelligence is measured as average to above average and who have significant academic delays. Learning disabilities are complex and can vary from person to person, requiring flexible instruction that meets each student’s unique needs.
Goals
- Improve academic skills
- Develop strategies to manage learning challenges with the goal of returning to regular programming as soon as possible
Benefits
- Improved reading, writing, listening and comprehension skills
- Application of strategies for studying, remembering and organizing information
- Increased responsibility for learning—planning ahead, setting goals and monitoring progress
Program delivery
- Visual aids, concrete examples and hands-on activities
- Smaller classes for more targeted instruction
- Opportunities to access other classes for instruction in a student’s area of strength
Eligibility
To be eligible for programming, students must be:
- in Grades 3 to 12
- diagnosed with a learning disability
- demonstrating significant academic delays despite adequate intellectual, linguistic, sensory and emotional development
Contact your child’s school for information about eligibility and specialized programming options.
Alberta curriculum
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education, regardless of the school or program. Students enrolled in Strategies 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.
Locations:
Elementary 2022—23
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12045 34 Street NW
Phone: 780-477-7310
Fax: 780-471-5281
Email: abbott@epsb.ca
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8525 101 Street NW
Phone: 780-439-1368
Fax: 780-439-8432
Email: academy@epsb.ca
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10603 172 Avenue NW
Phone: 780-456-6727
Fax: 780-457-4337
Email: baturyn@epsb.ca
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1395 Knottwood Road East NW
Phone: 780-462-5112
Fax: 780-462-5016
Email: ekota@epsb.ca
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18715 97A Avenue NW
Phone: 780-483-1864
Fax: 780-444-1871
Email: laperle@epsb.ca
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10610 129 Avenue NW
Phone: 780-475-8737
Fax: 780-475-9133
Email: lauderdale@epsb.ca
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13535 134 Street NW
Phone: 780-455-2728
Fax: 780-453-3627
Email: mcarthur@epsb.ca
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6323 184 Street NW
Phone: 780-481-4646
Fax: 780-481-4686
Email: ormsby@epsb.ca
Senior High 2022—23
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8525 101 Street NW
Phone: 780-439-1368
Fax: 780-439-8432
Email: academy@epsb.ca