The GOALS program is a specialized system program designed to meet the needs of students identified with mild cognitive (intellectual) disabilities. The program focuses on improving academic and independent living skills within a positive and supportive learning environment. GOALS students are working toward a high school certificate of completion or a certificate of high school achievement (knowledge and employability) rather than a high school diploma. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), builds on individual strengths and needs, and follows the Alberta Education Programs of Study, with adaptations necessary. The GOALS Program is supported by Elk Island Public Schools’ Specialized Supports multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits for Students
- Improved literacy and numeracy skills
- Improved independent school and life skills
Programming Priorities
- Smaller class size within a flexible learning environment
- Building literacy and numeracy skills around a student’s individual needs
- Social-emotional learning
- Independent-living skills and opportunities to interact with other students in school-wide and community activities