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1. The memorandum stipulates the need for flexibility in funding for alternative programs for deaf, deaf-blind and blind students enrolled in school board programs. 2. Funding will be allocated to fund resource/withdrawal settings, specialist teachers and support services. 3. Placement options must be discussed with pupils and their parents/guardians. 4. Recognized alternative programs which differ from Provincial schools and Centre Jules Leger will also receive funding by the Ministry. 5. Educational programming should be done with cooperation of neighbouring school boards.
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Alternative Educational Programs and Services for Deaf, Blind, and Deaf-Blind Pupils
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The program of instruction shall be provided by a Specialist Teacher as stipulated by Regulation 268, RRO 1980, Section 23
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b. Transcribe print material into Braille. Teacher Assistants shall: a. Hold qualifications determined by the School Boards. b. Be deployed in classes with a Specialist Teacher with exceptional students.
Funding
Number of approved qualified staff will
be determined by the number of students identified as exceptional as determined under the Criteria for Approval of Funding.
The amounts calculated for grant purposes will be stipulated by the General Legislative Grants Regulations.
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