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Parent and Student Handbook 2014-2015

3675 Thomas Street

Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7E6

Phone: (905) 363-0579 Fax: (905) 363-0580

applewoodschool.peelschools.org @ApplewoodSch

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What's Inside Principal's Message 3

PDSB School Year Calendar 4

PDSB System Planning for Student Success 5

School Success 6

School Council, School Closing Due to Bad Weather 7

Head Lice, Food Allergies, Medication 8

Children in Need of Protection 9

Applewood School Vision and Values 10

Applewood School Program Overview 11

Positive Pathways/Ontario Curriculum/Personal Life Management . 12

Program and Staff Locations 13

Applewood School Satellite Classes 14

Key Dates at a Glance 2012-2013 15

School Reminders 16

Supervision, Medication, Reporting 17

Work Experience 18

Safe Schools Policy 19

Code of Conduct 20

Get Connected 21

Ontario Disability Support Program 22

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Principal’s Message

On behalf of everyone at Applewood School, welcome to all new and returning students and

their families for the 2014-2015school year.

The Applewood School community includes:

A) Students and staff at Applewood School at our main site on Thomas Street

B) Students and staff in each of our seven secondary school satellite locations:

Applewood Heights

Clarkson

John Fraser

Meadowvale

Port Credit

Rick Hansen

The Woodlands

C) Students and staff at our School to Work Transition Programs located both at the main site

and at Meadowvale SS

Together with you parents and guardians, we strive to foster positive relationships between

home and school.

A mutual understanding of our routines and expectations is important and the following pages

outline much of that information. Open communication is essential and if you have questions

not answered here, I invite you to contact the school office and a member of our staff will

respond to you with the information you require.

You have entrusted your young men and women to us. May I assure you of the commitment of

each and every member of the Applewood School staff to strive to meet their individual needs

and help them achieve success.

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System Planning for Student Success

Everything we do is designed to help students learn and do well in school. If we want all

students to achieve, we need to plan how to make it happen, focus our efforts where the impact is

greatest and measure our progress. The Peel District School Board does this through our System

planning for student success process.

With our Report card for student success, each goal has data indicators to show our progress in

reaching that goal and key projects that are intended to have a direct impact on the indicators.

The bottom line remains improved student achievement, with our goals at the centre of the

process. The Report card for student success helps us to turn our goals into action and to focus

and co-ordinate our time and resources.

We want to help our students achieve to the best of their ability. The System planning for student

success shares with staff, parents, students and community how we will fulfill our mission of

Lifelong learning: striving to be the best.

Peel District School Board Goals and Strategies

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School Success

To support student success at Applewood School the leadership team has conducted parent and

teacher surveys and examined school data, including IEPs and Ministry of Education

expectations. Applewood School staff is committed to working collaboratively to enable our

students to reach their potential as they move forward towards independence with dignity in the

community. This will be encouraged in a respectful, inclusive and safe learning environment.

We continue to focus on the use and application of Applied Behavioural Analysis strategies in

the classroom and reviewing and sharing effective teaching practices. Staff have participated in

numerous workshops on these topics and are committed to incorporating ABA strategies in

their daily practice.

Our school success plan focuses on two areas: Teaching and Learning and Climate for

Learning and Working. Each area is comprised of three committees as seen in the char t

below: Teaching and Learning includes a Literacy, Numeracy and Pathways Committee and

Climate for Learning and Working includes a Community/Care/Culture, Bullying Prevention

and Intervention and Additional Plans Committee.

All committees are working on developing a school wide goal and focus, anaylzing data and

doing a gap analysis. Once finalized, these goals will form our School Success Plan. The plan

will be communicated to you and updated on our School website.

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SCHOOL COUNCIL WELCOMES PARENTS

Welcome to Applewood School. The School Council is a volunteer group made up of parents,

staff and a community member. Our mandate is to:

provide advice on a number of areas that lead to school wide success and improvement

oversee fundraising activities to enhance learning resources and enrich school programs

support our school volunteers and community by encouraging an active participation in our students' education

Our first School Council meeting will take place on September 16th. Our Annual "Meet the

Staff and Council BBQ" will take place on Thursday September 26th. All parents are wel-

come to attend meetings and participate in council initiatives. Meeting dates and other perti-

nent council information is communicated in school newsletters and on the Applewood School

Website. Invitations to attend Guest Speaker Nights will be sent home to advise parents of the

speaker and topic.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO BAD WEATHER

In the event of severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to close the school. This decision

will be made before school starts usually by 7 a.m. and is communicated by radio, on most

major television stations, on the Peel Board website and our school website. You may also

visit http://businfo.stopr.ca for a listing of school closures and bus cancellations.

Radio stations include: CFRB 1010 CHUM 1050 CJMR 1090 CHFI 98.1

THE FAN 590 CBC 99.1 CFGM 1320 CFNY 102.1

CHMW 790 MIX 99.9 TALK 640 CHAY 93.1

KISS 92.5 E-Z ROCK 97.3

One of the following messages will be broadcast:

“Buses are cancelled”

This message means that schools remain open for students, but all bus transportation provided

by the Peel Board is cancelled. When schools are open, but buses are not running in the

morning, the buses will also not run in the afternoon. Parents must provide transpor tation

to and from school or give permission for their child to walk home from school. If a parent can-

not be reached, their child will remain at school until picked up. Please ensure we have an

alternate emergency contact person in your child's file in case we cannot reach you.

“The schools are closed”

This message means that, due to the severity of the weather conditions, schools are closed to

students and staff.

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Important Information about Pediculosis (head lice)

From time to time, there may be cases of pediculosis or head lice in a school. This should not be

a cause for alarm. Head lice are a nuisance, but they are not hazardous to your child’s health, as

they do not carry disease. One of the most important steps to their prevention and treatment is

knowledge.

Peel Health is available to advise parents about treatment and prevention. They can be reached

by calling the Health Line Peel: 905-791-7800 ext. 2401. We rely on parents to inform us

promptly if a student has head lice so that we can prevent it from spreading. If a child is

identified with head lice while at school, the parent will be notified and the student will be

excluded from class until the appropriate shampoo treatment has been given and there is no

further sign of head lice or nits (eggs). All students in the class will be informed when cases

arise.

What You Should Know About Food Allergies

We have students in our school with severe life threatening food allergies to peanuts and nuts.

This is a medical condition that causes a severe reaction to specific foods and can result in

death. Although this may or may not affect your child’s class directly, we want to inform you so

that you may choose to send foods with your child that are free from peanuts or nut products.

For this reason, students have been asked not to share food snacks or lunches with other

children.

At the beginning of each year, you and your child will be notified if there is a student in the

class with a peanut allergy. A letter will be sent to you asking for your assistance in helping to

minimize exposure to foods that cause an allergic reaction in students with severe allergies.

When Your Child Needs to Take Medication

If in the opinion of a practicing physician, a student requires medication, including an inhaler

for asthma, during school to remain in attendance, a form must be completed by parents or

guardians. This form known as Form A Administration of Prescribed Medication is sent home

in September and is also available through our Medical Co-ordinator. It must be completed

and signed by the child’s physician. The completed form will be reviewed and approved by

the school. Daily records will be kept regarding the administration of any medication.

Students with severe allergies (bee stings or peanut allergies) will need to carry an EPI-Pen with

them. EPI-Pens should be labelled with the student’s name. A picture of the student stating the

allergy and plan of action will be circulated to staff and posted in the school office. Parents or

guardians will need to complete an Allergy Alert Emergency Plan Appendix B Form which will

be provided to you by the school.

A seizure questionnaire will also be sent home in September. This form needs to be filled out

for any student who has had a history of seizures (even if last seizure was over 5 years ago) or

currently seizures. A seizure protocol will be developed in consultation with the parent.

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September 2014

Dear Peel District School Board Families:

We all want our students to experience success and we do this by focussing on their well being as well as their academics. If a student is facing challenges at home or school it influences how they learn, grow and interact with others. Our goal is to help our students. We have a number of resources with-in our schools and within the community to help students. One of the organizations we partner with is Peel Children’s Aid, our local Children’s Aid Society whose role it is to support and help strengthen families so children are safe and well. Last year, Peel CAS worked with about 10,000 Peel families who were experiencing stressors and difficulties related to their children. Ninety percent of Peel CAS work is with children and their families. Peel Children’s Aid is mandated under the provincial Child and Family Services Act to investigate chil-dren in need of protection and work with families to keep children safe. This Act has specific require-ments which school staff must follow: School staff do not have a choice if they suspect that a student is or may be in need of protec-

tion. Staff must report their suspicions directly and immediately to the Children's Aid Soci-

ety.

When staff report concerns to Children's Aid, they must also share with them any information about the concern which might otherwise be confidential. We must share information so the Children’s Aid Society can learn more about what is happening and work with families to find solutions, whenever possible.

It is not the school's responsibility to investigate suspicions, evaluate the situation or assign blame.

Staff can be fined $1,000 for failing to report that a student is or may be in need of protection. Staff may also be subject to employment consequences and a provincial offence charge under the Child and Family Services Act.

Our staff are aware and knowledgeable of the signs of child abuse and neglect, and as such, has a legal responsibility to report any suspicions to Children's Aid. It is not necessary for staff to be sure that a student is or may be in need of protection. All that is needed is "reasonable grounds to suspect" abuse or neglect. "Reasonable grounds" is defined as being what the average person would expect given his or her training, background and experience. The Peel District School Board is fully committed to meeting the legal requirements of the Child and Family Services Act. Staff has the full support of the board in meeting this obligation. Keeping children safe is a shared responsibility – parents, schools, police, Children’s Aid and all mem-bers of the community. At the Peel District School Board, we are committed to the welfare of our stu-dents ,

Tony Pontes Director of Education

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VISION AND VALUES

Mission Statement

“Towards independence with dignity in the community.”

Vision Statement

The Applewood School community is committed to working collaboratively to enable our students to reach their potential as they move towards independence with dignity in the community.

Values

To realize our mission and vision we value: Caring, dedicated, professional staff who focus on abilities and treat

students with dignity and respect Individual programming for each student to support learning and growth Diverse learning environments created within classrooms Knowledgeable support staff and connections with community agencies Open, ongoing communication with parents/guardians to share information and work together to promote student success

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Curriculum Overview Positive Pathways Positive Pathways is a curriculum used to create and support the Individual Education Plan

for students with developmental disabilities. This curriculum uses an experiential, multi-

sensory, concrete approach to teaching and learning that provides students with whatever

support they require to learn a skill or participate in an activity. This curriculum is divided

into seven subject areas with developmental phases, based on the degree of support needed by

the student.

The Ontario Curriculum The Ontario Curriculum is a curriculum used to teach a range of instructional levels from

kindergarten to grade twelve created by the Ministry of Education.

Personal Life Management Personal Life Management is a curriculum used to create and support the Individual

Education Plan for students with developmental disabilities who are in the Transition

Program. The curriculum is divided into modules. It is the intent of these modules to develop

life skills in preparation for the transition to the community. The modules include: Work and

Community Preparation, Healthy Living, Domestic Skills, Human Relations, Self-Advocacy

and Media Literacy.

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Location Teacher Teaching Assistants

Class 1 K. Griffin

L. Pimemtel P. Odrowski

N. Monif L. McLeod

Class 2 K. McNaughton A.Ambrose TBA

A. Zada K. Choudhury

Class 3 M. Simmons O.Stewart M.Hakobyan

A.Citro T.Riviglia

Class 4 M. Zawiski J.Lougheed C. Mathura

TBA TBA

Class 5 M. Levy M.Garas M.Mahatalat

R.Singh

Class 6 D. Thomas T. Bartels S. Park J.Ruston

F.Butt S. Stoddart

Class 7 P. Travaglio V.Uka R. Black V.Rodriguez

N.Siddiqui

Class 8 P.Campbell D. Schiffner L. Sharpe

I. Rodrigues M. Lewis

Class 9 N. Mohammed L. Gallier M.Murrell

R.Tapia-Pitot

Class 10 L. Williamson M. Payne B. Paulin

M. Roberts K.Piotrowska

Class 11 F. Sawyer P. Mazur T. Everett

K.Byrne T.MacDonald

Class 12 D. Costello C.Parkinson A.Kester

K.Loton S.Abdel-Majid

Room 215 E. Duffin H. Ahmad C.Junkiin

J.Tomkins

Room 217 A. Russell H. Mitchener M. Francis J. Lopes

L. Notman

Room 321 Jennifer Di Franco S.Mendonca N.Shershen

Room 326 L. Maj S. Guan S.Kinney S. Hulley

S. Keena

Program and Staff Locations

Main Office L. Pierce Principal

D.Fraccaro Vice-Principal

B.Serebrin Vice-Principal

Z. Kabatas Office Manager

B. Ornat Office Assistant

Custodial Mario Fraschini Head Custodian

Services Gary Laverty Assistant Custodian

Work Experience L. Prinsen Work Experience Co-ordinator

P. Nagy Medical Co-ordinator

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Secondary School Location Teacher Teaching Assistants

Applewood Heights

Room 110

8:10 a.m.-2:42 p.m.

S.Cooper P. Reynolds

K. Yundt H.Rokitnicki

Clarkson

Room 208

8:00 a.m.-2:29 p.m.

R. Powell J. Green

P. Thomas

John Fraser

Room 108

8:25 a.m.-2:46 p.m.

M.Cooper Vanderbolt C. Montalbano

N. Sandeman

A. Dada

Meadowvale

Room 115

8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

L.MacArthur W. Prokaziuk

K. Marino

Meadowvale Transition Program

Room 121

8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

J. Patrick T. Hyde K.Conceicao

G. Lawrence TBA

Port Credit

Room 131

8:25 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

K. Jordan B. Won

N. Yetter

M. Hume

Rick Hansen

Room 105

8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

T.Jackson

B. Lourenco S. Podder

L. Thomas

Woodlands

Room 129

8:20 a.m.-2:47 p.m.

D.. Pausak H. Campbell

C. Medeiros

Applewood School Satellite Classes

Applewood School Planning Time Teachers

Satellites Z. Manji

E.Bros

Main Site S. Carneiro Physical Education

K. Khaper Transition Program

M. Levy Transition Program

R. Racheva Art

G. Thomas School Success Teacher

P. Traynor Physical Education

J. Vella Music

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Parent Information and Quick Tips: Kids Pathway Peel is a new model for service coordination that is now offered

through a partnership of Peel Community Agencies. This is the first stop for children and youth ages 0-17

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) agencies can help adults 18 years of age

and over with developmental disabilities find services, community programs and supports. Contact Developmental Services Ontario Central West Region when your child is 17 or older to begin the application process

Young adults with developmental disabilities or physical disabilities may be eligi-

ble for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) when they are 18 years old. A person can apply for ODSP up to six months before their 18

th birthday.

ODSP provides income and employment supports for individuals with disabilities Bussing for students is arranged through the Transportation Department. All

Special Education students “must be met” by a parent or caregiver. This appears as an instruction on your child’s transportation profile. Parents must provide a signed and dated written request for a change to this procedure

Bus pick up and drop off times are approximate –please allow a ten minute win-

dow before and after the scheduled time until routes are finalized Subscribing to our school website will ensure you get alerts and critical updates

as they occur right to your email or via text message—please visit and subscribe at applewoodschool.peelschools.org

Our school newsletter is published three times yearly October, February, June Any staff working with a student outside of school hours must sign a Statement of

Confidentiality as required by the Peel Board Please remember to update your child’s immunization record by calling, faxing or

emailing the Region of Peel– the doctor’s office will not automatically do this Region of Peel 905-799-7700 Fax 905-502-7109 or www.immunizepeel.ca

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Applewood School Reminders Transportation

Most students at Applewood school and the secondary school satellite classes are transported

to and from school by school bus. It is the responsibility of all parents/guardians to notify the

transportation company and the school in the event of a student absence and cancel the bus for

their child. You may visit http://businfo.stopr.ca to get information regarding bus delays and

cancellations. This website is updated daily and provides information about buses by school

and route number.

Switzer Carty 905-276-2224

Attridge Transportation 905-855-7771

First Student (Wolfedale) 905-270-0561

Stock Transit 905-829-2040

Trott 905-826-6629

Appropriate behaviour on buses is essential; persistent difficulty may result in suspension of

bus privileges.

Lunch Arrangements

(1) Applewood School –Apples Café More information on the operation of Apples Café will be sent home

once the school year begins.

Students at the Applewood School site may purchase lunch at the

Stephen Lewis cafeteria.

(2) Secondary School satellite locations Lunch arrangements at secondary school satellite locations vary.

Contact your child’s satellite class teacher for more information about lunch

arrangements and access to the cafeteria to purchase a lunch.

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SUPERVISION

Applewood School policy states that all students will be supervised by staff between the start

and end times of the school day.

Throughout the day, students are supervised by staff in the classroom, throughout the school

environment and on excursions in the community. Staff and lunch supervisors provide

Supervision throughout the lunch hour.

REPORTING TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS

In September, all parents/guardians are contacted to discuss their child’s Individual Education

Plan. As a secondary school, we have two parent/guardian reporting periods in January and

June. We take pride in our school as we uphold an open door policy and encourage ongoing

communication between staff and parents/guardians.

Please call at any time to arrange an interview with an Applewood School staff member at the

main site, or at a satellite location.

SCHOOL WEBSITE

In September of last year we launched our new school website. We encourage all parents to

visit the school website regularly and to subscribe to it to receive alerts and critical updates

directly to your email or as a text to your mobile phone. The alerts would include information

about bus cancellations or school closures.

Website: applewoodschool.peelschools.org

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

As of August, we have joined Twitter! To follow us, choose @ApplewoodSch

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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

The Applewood School work experience program is primarily for the transition

students (19-21 years).

In addition to courses in personal life management and instruction in personal life

management modules, the work experience program is a major focus in school and in

the community for the development of vocational and personal skills.

The program is central to the Individual Education Plan which is written for each

student in the Transition Program.

IN-SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE

There is a variety of in-school work experience opportunities (e.g., office work,

Apples Cafe, Radio Apples, recycling, peer tutoring, greenhouse and domestic skills/

custodial). Apples Cafe, car care, and the contract room are three areas of the school

that provide students with the opportunity to develop work skills and build work

stamina within the main site building.

The contract room is always looking for new opportunities. If you or someone you

know has a business that requires work on mailings, collating, packaging, light

assembly, sorting, etc. please contact Liz Prinsen at 905 363-0579. No job is too

small!

COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE

Students have an opportunity to work out of school in various community businesses.

This gives students the opportunity to develop and strengthen positive work skills and

attitudes that will prepare them for potential future employment.

Regular on-the-job monitoring and evaluation by the staff team, along with job

coaching, transit training and transportation, where necessary, enable the student to

progress toward some level of independence. Please be advised that the school does

not engage in finding job placements for students post graduation.

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Safe Schools Policy

As a parent, your child's safety and well-being is important to you. At the Peel District School

Board, we understand and share that priority. We are committed to providing safe and healthy

environments that support learning and working for all. To help students achieve to the best of

their ability, we must work together to ensure that students feel safe, nurtured, welcomed, re-

spected and included.

In June 2007, the provincial government passed Bill 212, the Education Amendment Act,

(Progressive Discipline and School Safety). Its provisions took effect on Feb. 1, 2008. The

board has updated its Safe Schools policy (#48) to reflect this legislation.

Our Safe Schools policy is based on the provincial Education Act and the Ontario Code of

Conduct. It sets clear standards of behaviour for students, staff, parents, volunteers and all

other individuals involved in public education. The following are highlights of the changes

made to the board's Safe Schools policy as a result of this legislation:

Bullying has been added to the list of behaviours for which students can be suspended.

A progressive discipline approach will be taken when determining consequences for inap-

propriate behaviour.

When determining consequences for inappropriate student behaviour, Bill 212 requires

principals to consider mitigating and other factors.

Only principals may suspend students between one and 20 school days.

Principals no longer have the authority to expel students. Principals may recommend that

a student be expelled, but only the school board is able to issue an expulsion.

Suspensions and expulsions may result from activities that do not take place at school or

while a student is engaged in a school-related activity. Students may be suspended or ex-

pelled for engaging in activities that may have a negative impact on the school climate,

such as inappropriate online behaviour, including cyber-bullying.

School boards are required to provide alternative programs for suspended and expelled

students. Students who are suspended for six or more school days and students who are

expelled will be offered the board's Fresh Start programs.

For a copy of the board's Safe Schools policy, visit www.peelschools.org or contact the

school office. If you have questions about the policy or its implementation, please contact the

principal at your child's school.

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Code of Conduct

Applewood School promotes and reinforces positive and appropriate student behaviour

through positive behaviour management.

As our students progress toward graduation at 21 years of age, much assistance is given to

encourage them to become more independent in their day-to-day living. Closely associated

with this objective is the desire that they will exhibit or progress toward behaviours that are

age-developmentally appropriate, and socially acceptable within our society.

Within the social context of the school, it is expected that students will attend regularly, will

respect the rights of others, will not use profane or verbally abusive language, will avoid

physical aggression, and will respect public and private property.

Each student at Applewood School has unique needs which we address yearly through the

establishment of Individual Education Plans. Among these needs might be the requirement to

establish objectives related to behavioural issues.

In order to meet these behavioural objectives, it is essential that staff and parents maintain

effective communication and a spirit of mutual co-operation. School staff will regularly keep

in contact with parents, either by telephone or written communication, if behavioural issues

arise or are a major program focus.

As an addition to our Code of Conduct, we now include “Digital Citizenship”. As a Board of

Education, Peel has launched an initiative called BYOD: Bring Your Own Device. In the con-

text of Applewood School, please consult with your son/daughter’s teacher to explore what

devices, if any, you may want to send to school. There will be no school follow up for lost,

stolen or broken items.

Should students require more intensive assistance, and with parental permission, staff may use

the consultative services of the Peel District School Board, resource workers with Community

Living Mississauga, or personnel from Behaviour Services, a source from the Trillium Health

Centre. Behaviour Plans and Safety Plans will be developed when necessary and shared with

parents.

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GET CONNECTED

Applewood School Main Campus is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Applewood School Phone Number: 905-363-0579 Fax Number 905-363-0580.

Website: applewoodschool.peelschools.org Twitter:@ApplewoodSch

SATELLITE PROGRAMS

Applewood Heights Secondary School 905-279-6090 Ext. 110 8:10-2:42

Clarkson Secondary School 905-822-6700 Ext. 450 8:00 - 2:29

John Fraser Secondary School 905-858-5910 Ext. 108 8:15 - 2:26

Meadowvale Secondary School 905-824-1790 Ext. 448 8:30 - 2:45

Port Credit Secondary School 905-278-3382 Ext. 452 8:25 - 2.45

Rick Hansen Secondary School 905-567-4260 Ext. 160 8:30 - 3:10

The Woodlands Secondary School 905-276-0575 Ext. 129 8:20 - 2:47

PEEL BOARD

Louise Sirisko, Superintendent 905-890-1099

Ana Pauchulo, Co-ordinating Principal Special Programs 905-890-1010

Janet McDougall, Chair/Trustee 905-890-1099

Meredith Johnson, Trustee 905-890-1099

Special Education Program Services 905-890-1099

Mary Ann Peden, Consultant 905-890-1099

Peel District School Board 905-890-1099

www.peelschools.org

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Ontario Disability Support Program

Young adults with developmental disabilities or physical disabilities may be eligible for the

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) when they are 18 years old. A person can apply

for ODSP up to six months before their 18th birthday. ODSP provides income and employment

supports for individuals with disabilities.

You can apply directly by contacting your local Ontario Disability Support Program office at

(905) 897-3100 for assistance with your application.

For further information please contact:

Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services

1-888-789-4199

TTY 1-800-387-5559

Community Agencies

Kids Pathways Peel 905-890-9432

for children and youth 0-17

Developmental Services Ontario 1-888-941-1121

for adults 18 years of age and over

Peel Children’s Centre 905-451-4655

Community Living Mississauga 905-542-2694 Family Services of Peel 905-270-2250

Children’s Aid 905-275-7444 Peel Health 905-799-7700

Erin Oak 905-820-7111 Trans Help 905-791-1015

Ministry of Community, Family 905-897-3100

& Children’s Services

Trillium Health Centre 905-848-7100

(Mississauga Hospital)

Peel Behaviour Services 905-712-4124

Kerry's Place 905-457-1130

Autism Services

Peel Crisis Capacity 905-273-4900

Network

Peel Children’s Centre Crisis 416-410-8615

Response

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