Tag Archives: special needs

Girls less likely to be diagnosed with special educational needs – new research

Girls less likely to be diagnosed with special educational needs – new research

The point when a child with special educational needs (SEN) is diagnosed is an important moment in their lives. It allows schools to provide them with access to additional resources, such as assistive technology, specialised teaching programs or the services of professionals such as educational psychologists. These resources help to meet children’s academic, emotional or social needs. […] … learn more→

Ontario’s high school e-learning still hasn’t addressed students with special needs

Ontario’s high school e-learning still hasn’t addressed students with special needs

Among the issues for Ontario secondary public school teachers who walked off the job for a one-day strike on Dec. 4 is quality of learning for students, including class sizes and mandatory online learning. For months Ontario families have been on tenterhooks about looming school strikes after the Doug Ford government announced both education funding cuts and larger class […] … learn more→