LST & SST

Learning Support and Student Success @ BRDHS

An Overview of the Role of the Learning Support Teacher (LST):

to work with and support students who have been formally identified with a learning disorder through the IPRC process
to collaborate with staff and parents to develop specific strategies to help identified students be successful in the classroom

The LST is Responsible for:

developing the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) which is the document that outlines the accommodations and supports the student will receive
sharing and reviewing the IEP requirements with the student’s classroom teachers
answering questions/concerns related to the student’s individual IEP and the IEP process
ensuring the student’s needs are being met in their classrooms
monitoring the student’s academic progress
assisting students to develop their self advocacy skills surrounding their needs and learning disorder
ongoing communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and development

If you have any questions regarding Special Educational Services for your child, please contact Ms. Brooks at 519-728-1212 ext. 30024.

An Overview of the Role of the Student Success Teacher (SST)

Meetings

To work with and support at risk secondary students who are not formally identified as having and IEP

Organize and facilitate transition meetings with Family of Schools
Transitions
Meet with Grade 7 & 8 classes and provide early opportunity to begin the transition to high school by providing activities to engage students

Secondary Support

Work collaboratively with Student Success School Team to develop individualized plans for students identified as at-risk

Facilitate opportunities for students at risk of losing credits to participate in Credit Rescue

Work collaboratively with Guidance to identify students who may benefit from Credit Recovery

Provide one-on-one support and/or classroom support to Student Success Clients, as needed

Communication & Reporting

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