EXPANDED LEARNING CONCEPTS

Family Education and Support Programs
Coaching and Advocacy Services for Children with Learning Differences

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS 

Introducing a new Kindergarten program offered at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre this fall.  This program will be available to children that require additional support in the areas of language development, sensory integration and social skills. The programs are intended to provide opportunities for children to develop the necessary skills to be successful at school in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program elements will include:  literacy, numeracy, science and the development of social skills.  A direct teaching model that supports the development of skills that children require to learn effectively in classroom environments will be the primary method of instruction in the program.  There will be a maximum of 8 children in the Classroom Connections 1 program.

Three program formats are available in the Classroom Connections series. The programs will run for 8 weeks and the sessions will be offered in the following formats. Families may register for more than one program.

Program Fee: 8 weeks 

Program Start Date: Week of September 20th

Classroom Connections 1 $184

Classroom Connections 2 $184

CHOICES for Families $125

Tuesdays 1-3pm Classroom Connections 1 Kindergarten Program for children 

Thursdays 1-3pm Classroom Connections 2 Parent Participating Program

Fridays 1-3 pm CHOICES for Families –A Social Skills class for parents and their children. Siblings are welcome to attend this program. This program incorporates drama, art and role play to help children understand the core components of the program. The core components include: communication, problem solving and friendship building.

Please contact Charlene Abrahams for registration information and program details.

This program will be held at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

2530 Sixth Line Unit#9

Oakville

CHOICES© for Learning Different Children

A Direct Teaching Social Skills Program

CHOICES for Beginners (JK-SK)

CHOICES 1 (6-8 Years Old)

Spaces are limited!! 

For more information on the program please see the link under CHOICES. 

Please contact charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca for information on upcoming programs and wait lists for the porgram.

Short term goals of the program

Students will be provided with a supportive environment to learn effective communication skills

Students will learn through direct teaching methods that accommodate their learning differences

Improve interpersonal communication

Improve ability to interpret non-verbal cues

 

Long term goals of the program

Improved self-confidence

Reduced negative behaviour interactions

Improved interpersonal skills

Improved ability to create and maintain healthy peer relationships

Create effective problem solving techniques

Create more positive interactions at school which will lead to improved academic success

Improved ability to effectively communicate needs

 

Managing Challenging Behaviours

This workshop will introduce parents to strategies that will help them observe, understand and manage challenging behaviours at home. This is an interactive workshop that will provide parents with a new understanding of how children use behaviours as a method of communication and sometimes as a plea for help.

This workshop will be offered in the fall of 2010 at OPMT 2530 Sixth Line Unit#9 Oakville.  Please register for this workshop by contacting Charlene Abrahams at charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca or by calling 905-257-6029.

Social Skills Programming -Direct Teaching of Social Skills for Children with Learning Differences

This workshop is for parents and caregivers and will provide an overview of some of the activities used in the CHOICES social skills program. Parents will be provided with strategies and take home lessons that can be used to assist with the development of effective communication skills and relationship building.  This workshop will include small group discussions, interactive activities and role-play. This workshop will be offered in the fall of 2010 at OPMT 2530 Sixth Line Unit#9 Oakville.  Please register for this workshop by contacting Charlene Abrahams at charlene@oakparkmomsandtots.ca or by calling 905-257-6029. The cost to attend this workshop is $25.   

 

Customized programs

 

Customized workshops and seminars are also available. We are available for parent evenings and professional development days at your request. Please contact us for information on these programs.