SLIDE 7 Ruth shared this message from the HWCDSB:
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , we have had to make changes to our intake process.
- The process begins with the school Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) contacting the parent(s) of the child. The purpose of this
call is to explain the new process and review information on the Tell Us About Your Child form that may have changed since completion
- f the form. Parents will have to opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns about their child starting school. A Speech Language
Pathologist will also contact the parent to speak about their child's communication. The next stage involves a review of documentation provided by the child's service providers with consent of parents, including Community Living Hamilton and Ron Joyce Children's Health
- Centre. Reports are reviewed by the SERT, school Principal, school Speech Language Pathologist, and Central Resource Teacher. This
review allows us to make decisions about the level of support required, resources and equipment that need to be ordered prior to school entry, and the need for specialized transportation. Following the review of information, the SERT and/or principal contact the parent to clarify information (if needed) and inform them of what resources will be available and which referrals are recommended. Finally, in early September, a transition meeting will be held at the school. Parents will be given an opportunity to sign referrals for services (School Rehab., etc.) and are welcome to invite service providers (childcare Resource Consultant, Speech-Language Pathologist, etc.) to this
- meeting. The Principal, SERT, classroom teacher, and Board support staff will be in attendance.
- The intake process began this week and will continue until the end of May.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Danila Aref Central Resource Teacher Nicholas Mancini Centre, 44 Hunt Street, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3R1
- Tel. 905-525-2930, Ext. 2854 Fax 905-523-0454
