Learning Services

All staff members of the Avon Maitland District School Board are committed to ensuring all students experience success in school. To do so, a wide range of programs and services are provided for students with special education needs. These programs and services focus on the specific needs of students and...

AMDEC

Avon Maitland District E-Learning Centre Avon Maitland students are encouraged to consider enrolling in an eLearning (online) course.  This is an excellent option if a course is not offered at your home school or you have a timetable conflict. Students looking for experience with eLearning, before starting...

Independent Learning Centre

The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides Ontario residents the opportunity to earn credits toward their OSSD, upgrade their basic skills, or study for personal development through distance education. Online tutoring is also available. ILC serves students who are not registered in regular day school...

Continuing Education

The Centres for Employment and Learning provide credit and non-credit courses for students who wish to study part time or full time outside of the secondary school program. The Centres operate year round and may offer evening, summer, daytime and adult education...

C.O.P.E.

C.O.P.E. Cooperative Education Providing Education (COPE) is an alternative education program designed for students who need a different learning environment than that of a regular school. In COPE, flexible and supportive schedules are arranged for students to earn cooperative education and regular course...

OYAP Explained

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is an option for all secondary school students, including exceptional students, who are working towards an OSSD. OYAP allows students to enter an apprenticeship while enrolled in secondary school under an agreement between the Ministry of Education and the...

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Experiential learning opportunities are available in all secondary schools. These help students make decisions about possible career paths and the necessary courses needed to get there. In secondary schools, there are a number of ways to gain practical work experiences: Take Your Kid to Work Day –...

Music Programs Outside of School

Students may be awarded up to two credits for taking music programs outside of their regular school program. Talk to the Student Services department to find out...

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Students may obtain up to four credits for prior learning by following a formal evaluation and credit-granting process called PLAR. Prior learning includes the knowledge and skills that students gained, formally and informally, outside of secondary school. PLAR is available to students who started grades 10,...

OSSLT – Literacy Test & Reporting

Literacy Requirement: Special Situations … Does one of these apply to you? Accommodations: Students who receive special accommodations in their school program, will receive the same accommodations when writing the OSSLT. Deferrals: Students may benefit from a deferral if: identified as...