Special Education
Welcome to the the Special Education web page. Find month to month tips and information pertaining to our special education and learning services students at Heritage Christian Online School.
Information for 2021-2022 LS/SE GRADUATES
If your child is graduating from our special education program with a High School Diploma: BC (Dogwood) High School Diploma/Adult Dogwood or School Completion Certificate (Evergreen), please ensure you have spoken to your support team: SE or LSRA teacher and grad advisor. The earlier; the better.
June-August 2021
Contact course teachers to plan accordingly
Meet with grad advisor to review courses, discuss post-graduation plans
Sign up for regional GA newsletters for most up to date information regarding grad activities in your region
Enroll in courses for 1st semester
September 2021
Ensure your program meets the graduation requirements. Use planning tracker from grades 10-12 and meet with your grad advisor to ensure you are on track for graduation.
Select your courses for the upcoming year.
SE students should develop IEP goals related to Life Skills and Transition Planning. One goal should be learning to self-advocate in related areas (medical, physical, academic etc.)
Please make sure ONE course is activated by Sept 29th, 2021. Course activation can take place any time between May 8th to Sept 29th, 2021.
Sept 23, 2021 7-8:30pm. SCHOLARSHIP training. Sign up through learning camps. Free event.
Contact post-secondary advisors (at colleges or universities that your child will be applying to) to discuss career planning, accommodations and accessibility services.
Review admissions requirements for post-secondary programming to ensure your child has the high school prerequisites to get into their programming of choice.
Are you eligible for disability? Make sure you apply for Person with Disabilities (PWD) at 17.5 years of age. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/disability-assistance
Are you eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC)? Contact your social worker to begin planning this transition. https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/
BC universities- Application for Admission opens, apply directly or go to: https://educationplannerbc.ca Note important dates (such as when the application and transcripts are due, housing application deadlines, or when scholarship applications are due) on a calendar and track them monthly.
Accessible Learning in post-secondary? Know your child's rights: https://www.bc-ipse.org/
Grade 12 students should begin applying for Scholarships and Bursaries offered outside of the school. *Start early.
October 2021
Meet with your team to ensure the IEP reflects goals and assessments that will assist you in post-secondary. A thorough IEP goes a long way.
Book your November Numeracy Assessment and Literacy Assessment with the assistance of your SE Teacher. Complete the online exam request forms and included accommodations as outlined by your IEP and professional assessments. Testing will take place in November.
Grade 12 students: 1) Begin applying to post-secondary programs. 2) Continue applying for scholarships and bursaries 3) review materials and resources from the Transition Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities--Transition to Post-Secondary.
Review the HCOS Scholarships and Bursaries Zoom information. Attend Scholarship Learning Camp #2: Oct 21st 7-8:30pm. Contact Allison Miles for more information. *FREE EVENT*
Sign up for a BASIC BCeID
November 2021
BC students applying to out-of-province universities should be familiar with admission requirements, important deadlines, how to apply and submit applications before Jan 2022.
Students applying to a BC college should have completed, or be completing their application.
Numeracy Assessment 10: Nov 1-5th, 2021 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 10: Nov 1-5th, 2021 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 12: Nov 1-5th, 2021 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Address any interim reports. If your child is behind meet with the SE Teacher and course teacher to determine next best steps.
Scholarship Learning Camp #3: November 25th 7-8:30pm. Contact Allison Miles for more information. *FREE EVENT*
December 2021
Book your January Numeracy Assessment and Literacy Assessment with the assistance of your SE Teacher. Complete the online exam request forms and included accommodations as outlined by your IEP and professional assessments. Testing will take place in January.
January 2022
Most post-secondary applications are due this month for Fall 2022 entry. Make sure to check dates with the post-secondary, college or trade school that you are applying to.
Post secondary students should be in contact with Accessible Learning advisors to discuss supporting inclusive access in port-secondary. What are your child's rights? https://www.bc-ipse.org/
Numeracy Assessment 10: Jan 24-28th, 2022 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 10: Jan 24-28th, 2022 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 12: Jan 24-28th, 2022 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Review report cards and address any interim reports. If your child is behind meet with the SE Teacher and course teacher to determine next best steps.
Enroll in courses for 2nd semester
Check in with your Grad Advisor--is my child on track?
February 2022
Fill out the graduation attendance form.
Continue to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
March 2022
Ensure your course teacher, SE teacher and GA know if you are planning to write a provincial assessment: Numeracy Assessment and Literacy Assessment. Also ensure you have completed the online exam request forms and included accommodations as outlined by your IEP and professional assessments. Testing will take place in April.
Begin budgeting for the cost of post-graduation RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/student/budget-calculator/ CIBC: https://www.cibc.com/ca/education/student-budget-calculator.html TD: https://www.tdcanadatrust.com/studentInput.form?lang=en BMO: https://www.bmo.com/studentbudgetcalculator/
Grade 12 students should begin applying for HCOS bursaries
April 2022
Numeracy Assessment 10 Apr 25-29, 2022 8am-4pm2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 10 Apr 25-29, 2022 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
Literacy Assessment 12 Apr 25-29, 2022 8am-4pm (2 hour exam between these time frames)
HCOS bursary applications due
May 2022
Meet with your SE Teacher and team to ensure IEP is finalized with updates from recent assessments and accommodations for post-secondary.
Grad Orientation week: May 9-13th. Geared for grade 8 and 9 students, but all students, grades 8+ can attend. Prizes will be awarded. Last year's recording of orientation week .
Book your June Literacy Assessment 12 with the assistance of your SE Teacher. Complete the online exam request forms and included accommodations as outlined by your IEP and professional assessments. Testing will take place in June.
Check in with your Grad Advisor--is my child on track?
June 2022
Graduation ceremony. TBA
Ensure you have activated your STS account to have marks sent automatically to post-secondary institutions. www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
On-line application for Government Student Loans open: Apply at: https://studentaidbc.ca/ or https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/education/student-financial-aid.html
Numeracy Assessment 10 June 13-17, 2022 8am-4pm
Literacy Assessment 10 June 13-17, 2022 8am-4pm
Literacy Assessment 12 June 13-17, 2022 8am-4pm
July/August 2022
Review how to advocate for accommodations in the classroom and testing at the post-secondary level. Accessible learning centres (at post-secondary) are a good start. They often also offer a week to get used to walking around campus before school starts., Advocacy YouTube links are below.
OPEN DOOR GROUP: Living with a disability? Looking for work? Get access to funding.