Program Information
The Pathways program creates a unique learning environment for students facing challenges that affect their academic progress and school attendance. It offers smaller class sizes, opportunities for mental health literacy, diverse learning experiences with embedded supports, and the development of social skills and social responsibility. The program's purpose is to provide a space and programming for students to re-engage in their learning.
Students registered in the Pathways program are supported in numerous ways which include:
- A holistic approach including intentional plans supported by our instructional coaches, teachers, occupational therapy team, speech and language team and emotional behavioural team members
- Intentional, ongoing collaboration between community school team members, CFDL team members, outside multidisciplinary team members (including supports funded through FSCD), the family and the student
- Individualized programs focus on building upon student interests and strengths as well as target areas of growth that are specifically connected to communication and regulation
- Increased support for students who may have large gaps in learning (sometimes due to previous non-attendance)
- Developing schedules based on student’s needs, academic progress, and current mental health profile
Support & Programming
While a student is attending Pathways, they will be supported by the following team:
- Classroom teachers
- Pathways Therapeutic Assistants - Behaviour Therapy
- Pathways Educational Assistants
- Emotional Behaviour Specialist
Depending on their programming, they may also access a Multi-Disciplinary team, which includes:
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Therapist
- Family School Liaison Worker
- Youth Services Coordinator
Pathways Classrooms:
- offer smaller-sized classrooms
- are flexible
- have increased support for students who may have large gaps in learning (sometimes due to previous non-attendance)
- develop schedules based on student's needs, academic progress, and current Mental Health profile
- offer a place of belonging for students who have previously struggled to engage in their school community
- can be an early intervention for individuals with Mental health barriers
- offers a different approach to accessing learning
- support students with skills to build and maintain social relationships
Referrals
For students to be referred to the Personal Pathways program, the school’s Inclusive Consultant will observe and work with the school to decide if a referral is appropriate. Parents are contacted and give consent for the referral to be placed. A team member from the Personal Pathways program will then come and observe the child to see if it is the best fit for them.