Yes I Can Award Congratulations to Mathew Demetruk from the Steinbach Regional Secondary School on winning the Yes I Can Award. Mathew was recognized at the recently held Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children banquet: Mathew demonstrates his determination and dedication to learning, serving as an inspiration to others. He works hard to achieve new skills and perseveres when the work is challenging. Mathew has a positive attitude, he is inclusive of his peers, and he has a keen sense of humour. Mathew is not only an… Read More
School Social Work Hanover School Social Workers collaborate with schools and families to support students in finding success. Supports are offered in many different ways such as group work, one-to-one therapeutic interventions, and classroom delivery. School Social Work interventions are individualized and unique to the students and families supported. Some of the support offered looks like; Social emotional growth and development Mental health interventions, resources, and assessments Creating a suicide safer community Supporting families in accessing community based resources and… Read More
WHAT DO READING CLINICIANS DO? Reading Clinicians understand, select, and use valid, reliable, fair, and appropriate assessment tools to screen, diagnose, and measure student literacy achievement; inform instruction and evaluate interventions; participate in professional learning experiences; explain assessment results and advocate for appropriate literacy practices to relevant stakeholders. (From the Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Certification Guide.) Reading Clinicians are able to provide a range of services to address the needs of learners from preschoolers to adults. These may… Read More
School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with students, educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school…
How to take care of yourself during these days of less daylight and colder weather … it’s important to take some extra care of yourself!
As the weather gets colder we tend to spend more time indoors. Spending too much time indoors can also really impact our mental health, especially if we aren’t getting much physical activity. Try making time to get active inside or bundle up and go for a refreshing walk.
