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Program Objectives
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Support
students towards staying in and completing school
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Follow curriculum guidelines outlined by the Nova Scotia Department of Education
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Providing
individualized programs designed to meet the academic, personal
and social needs and abilities of each student
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Reconnect
students to school and community
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Added academics
supports and structure
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Positive
learning experiences
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Reintegrate
students into mainstream classrooms at full or modified levels
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Safe and
supportive learning environments
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Families
supports
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Experiential
and outdoor education
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Program Benefits
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Small class
sizes
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Instruction
based on individual needs and learning style (Individualized
Education Plans)
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Safe
environment that supports creativity, independence and
self-confidence
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Youth
Workers
provide groups
for social and life skills, anger management and outdoor
education
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Intensive
programming on a full, part time or as needed basis to assist
youth in personal and academic growth
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Youth Day
Program operates 12 months
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High level of
structure, supervision and safety
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Communication
with local schools
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Transition
planning into mainstream schools
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Assistive
technology supports for learning disabilities/ADD/ADHD |
