Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Learning, this department provides leadership to schools throughout the Fort Vermilion School Division in the following areas:
- Diverse Learning Services
- Early Childhood Services
- English as a Second Language Programming
- Inclusive School Reviews
- Provincial Testing: Accommodations/Excusals
- Primary Literacy Supports
- Professional Learning
- Strategic Communications
- Student Specialized Assessment
- Student Programs
- Student Supports
- Child’s Circle Program
- Mental Health Capacity Building
- Regional Collaborative Service Delivery
- Diverse Learning Services
- Success In School for Children and Youth in Care Protocol
If you have questions related to any of the above areas, please contact one of the following people:
Karen Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Learning
Fort Vermilion School Division
5213 River Road
Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0
(780) 927-3766
karens@fvsd.ab.ca
Hali Calliou, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Learning
Fort Vermilion School Division
5213 River Road
Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0
halic@fvsd.ab.ca
Programs List
Inclusive Education
Fort Vermilion School Division is committed to providing appropriate educational opportunities for all students in supportive inclusive learning environments. We strive to ensure that all students have a sense of belonging within their classrooms and school community and that all students receive a quality education regardless of their ability, disability, language, cultural background, gender or age.
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Early Childhood Services
Learning begins the moment we are born. During the early years, children learn about themselves and the world around them. Their personalities take shape, and they begin to develop the foundations of knowledge that will support them throughout their lives. Rich Early Childhood Programs provide the opportunity for children to begin their learning in developmentally appropriate environments designed to meet the needs of young learners.
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Primary Literacy Supports
Students in the Fort Vermilion School Division who are struggling in the area of reading and writing are provided with effective interventions as early as possible.
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Early Intervention Services
Programming is available for children up to the age of 6 with severe, mild, or moderate needs.
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Regional Collaborative Serivce Delivery
Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) provides an opportunity for partners to work collaboratively to provide integrated health and related support services for children and youth so they can participate fully in their education programs and be successful at learning.
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Child's Circle Program
The Child's Circle Program is a service designed to improve student success in school. The project is specifically aimed at students who may be considered "at-risk" for a variety of reasons.
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Mental Health CapacityBuilding Project
The Mental Health Project is designed to provide prevention and intervention services to students and families with a variety of needs.
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Success in School for Children and Youth in Care
Success in School for Children and Youth in Care is a cross-ministry initiative involving Education and Human Services. Collaboration between the school, home and Child and Family Services, will lead to increased success for children and youth in care.
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