At Six Nations Federal Schools, we want to ensure all of our students have a safe and nurturing learning environment. Our learning and growth is embedded in our Haudenosaunee Values and continually linked to our Culture and Language. We foster positive communications and consultations with our families, our school teams and our service providers, which enables us to provide a continuum of special education supports and services for our exceptional learners.
Where possible, we recommend all learning needs should be addressed at the student’s home school. Learning opportunities are provided in our regular class through placements and supports as well placement in our special education class with supports. Inclusion and integration for all students is part of our Safe and Caring Policy for our schools.
We believe that a student’s education is the responsibility shared by families, school staff and students. Regular, ongoing communication provides this team with a positive path to learning and growth.
Our Shared Beliefs:
- All student can succeed.
- Each student has his or her own unique pattern of learning.
- Successful instructional practices are founded on evidence based research, tempered by experience.
- Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction are effective and interconnected means of meeting the learning or productivity needs of any group of students.
- Classroom teachers are the key educators for the student’s literacy and numeracy development.
- Fairness is not sameness.
Adapted by Education for All; K-6; pp 4-5
For more information about special education programs, services and supports, please contact your home school or DISTRICT OFFICE 519-445-1776/ SPECIAL EDUCATION OFFICE 519-445-2256 Ext. 114.