The EMSB promotes integration, however for students that need additional support to develop their individual goals and achievement, we provide reduced ratio self-contained classes.

The decision to place a student in a self-contained class occurs only after a case conference is held with the student's parents, teachers, and professionals via a case-conference.  

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, please contact the school in your area and the Multi-Disciplinary Team of that school can assess your child's needs.

Ministry Academic Programs

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CASP Program
The objective of CASP is to educate and socialize students between 6 and 15 years of age...
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Challenges Program (DÉFIS)
An evolution of past initiatives with the refocus of meeting the needs of our adult...
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Elementary Self-Contained Classes

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Early Stimulation Class
Addresses the needs of our youngest student population between 4 and 5 years of age with a...
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Language Class
For students from Grade 1 to 6 with severe language disorders.
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Learning Difficulties Class (LD)
For students from Grade 1 to 6 with learning difficulties and/or mild intellectual...
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Reaching Optimal Opportunities to Succeed (ROOTS)
ROOTS is a self-contained class in a regular school that addresses the needs of students...
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Strengthening Educational & Emotional Development System (SEEDS)
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Welcoming Class
A 2-year early intervention program that addresses the specific needs of children with...
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Working on Individual Needs to Grow and Succeed (WINGS)
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Secondary Self-Contained Classes

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Aim High Program
For small groups of students between the ages of 12 and 15. Adapting the curriculum to...
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Cycle One Allongé
A modified secondary program which adds one year preceding entry into Secondary Cycle 1
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Language Plus Class
For students entering secondary school with severe language disorders and/or learning...
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Modified Academic Program (MAP)
Focusing on literacy, numeracy and communication skills for students with an academic...
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Re-Focus Program
For secondary students with behavioural or emotional difficulties generally in conjunction...
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Resource Program
The resource program is geared to students who have mild learning difficulties.
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Supporting All Individual Learners (SAIL)
SAIL resource provides a unique learning environment that supports high school students...
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Adult Special Education Programs

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Social Integration Services (SIS)
Designed for adults experiencing adjustment difficulties of a psychological, intellectual,...
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Sociovocational Integration Services (SVIS)
This instructional service is a response to the need to diversify the training offered to...
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