Ottawa-Carleton District School Board looks to integrate more special needs kids into general classroom

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It could mark the biggest change in 25 years, as the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board looks to overhaul its elementary programs, a decision that could integrate more special needs students into the general classroom.

"Instead of having three or four staff to six students in a specialized classroom, you might have one of those students in a general classroom with a full time EA," said Lyra Evans, OCDSB trustee.last month to examine the six programs it offers — English with Core French, Middle French Immersion, Early French Immersion, Alternative, and Ottawa-Carleton Virtual — along with special education and English as a Second Language supports and services.

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