Altona's Special Education Team

At Altona Forest Public School we have a large SCHOOL TEAM. The TEAM’s purpose is

varied. Often the TEAM members are involved in problem-solving in order to obtain more efficient

and effective delivery of alternative programming for students-at-risk or that have been identified with

a learning difference. Members of the TEAM may provide parents with appropriate referrals,

do diagnostic tests, and provide remedial services.  

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM

Principal - M. Lazarus

Vice-Principal - S. Balogh

Special Education Resource Teacher - Mrs. D. Dhekney

Language Class, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2

Special Education Resource Teacher - Mrs. D. Alfano

Associated Class, Grade 2 to 8 

Additional Possible Team Members include:

Special Education Facilitator - V. Nattress

Psychological Services - J. Brass

Speech and Language Pathologist - K. Loughran

Social Worker - G. Theodoris

Educational Assistants

Nicky Delchev

Ruth Florence

Lois Giles

Christine Gregoris

Nicole Hale

Laurie Lazure

Robyn Toner

Stacey Takashima 

Resources

The Parent Guide To Special Education is a useful resource.  It helps to answer questions related to Individual Education plans (IEP), Identification, Placement and Review Commitee meetings (I.P.R.C.) and the review process.

Parent Guide To Special Education:

To keep up to date on Special Education Inititives at the Durham Board Level, click on the link below then go to the pull down menue at the top of the page and click on Special Education.

http://ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca/DDSBmain.htm

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities. Their mission is to provide leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities in today’s society

http://www.ldao.ca/

Low Fee Counselling and Psychological Serives provided by Oshawa Psychological & Counselling Services. They provide low fee psychological services through their student internship program. The intent of the program is to provide not-for-profit service to those in the community without access to insurance coverage, who would otherwise be unable to access psychological services. For further information click on the link below.

 http://www.oshawapsychologist.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=44

For Information regarding The Trillium Demonstration School  for students with learning disabilities please click on Trillium Brochure  

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