Administrative Procedure: 341
SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Background
Increasing number of students require specialized services during school hours. Therefore, the District will work together with members of the community and community agencies to serve the needs of students who are “at risk” or who have special needs.
Procedures
1. In order to minimize duplication of effort and improve access for, and responsiveness to, children and families in need, the District is committed to working together with other community agencies, organizations and associations; other local education authorities within and across school districts; and regional authorities, including Health Services and Child and Family Development authorities. Examples of “working together” include information-sharing procedures, sharing of staff facilities, and joint service planning and delivery agreements (informal and formal).
2. To serve the needs of students and children in each school community, principals, counsellors and, where appropriate, other staff members, will take an active role to initiate or participate in working together with other members of the community and community agencies to improve services.
3. In cases where efficiencies can be realized through the provision of centralized services available to all school communities within the District, the Superintendent or designate, will initiate, develop and/or participate in partnerships designed to improve services to students and children.
4. Procedures in working together with members of the community will be consistent with provincial policies and procedures.
Reference: Sections 9, 17, 20, 22, 65, 79, 85 School Act
Child, Family and Community Service Act