The following protocol is meant to guide the process of supporting and working effectively with students with exceptional needs learning in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. We encourage parents and guardians to review this document to gain an understanding of process, roles, and how we support students with exceptional needs:
Educational Support Services is hosting a number of free, virtual workshops for caregivers and families. Browse the following Staying Well Workshops. All SJASD caregivers with concerns in any one of these areas is encouraged to attend.
(Past workshop, view recording below)Staying Well Virtual Workshop: Supporting Students with DyslexiaTuesday, November 28, 2023, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.Does your smart child struggle with reading, writing, or mathematics? If so, we can help you help your child or teen. Children and adolescents with a Specific Learning Disability such as dyslexia may also struggle with low self-esteem, self-regulation, and school anxiety. In this free, interactive session for caregivers that know or suspect their child has dyslexia, we will be providing information on assessment, strategies and interventions that set your child up for academic success at school and beyond.β
Registration for the following upcoming Staying Well Workshops has not opened yet. Check back to this web page for updates closer to the Workshop date. The virtual workshop will take place on Teams. A link will be sent a few days prior to workshop.
Helping Families Cope When A Loved One has an Addiction.February 13, 2024, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (registration not open yet)
How to Support Your Child with ADHD.April 23, 2024, 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (registration not open yet)β
Browse our library of past Staying Well Workshops, including coping with anxiety, resilience, stress, and academic success.