About Yaldei School
About Yaldei School
Yaldei School is a private school of public interest, recognized and subsidized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. We welcome students aged 4 to 16 with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders with intellectual difficulties. These students may have related physical disabilities or not. Instruction is offered only in English.
Speech therapy and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Art therapy
Music therapy
Accredited cognitive behavioral treatment programs
Psychology
Educational Services
Preschool education, 4 and 5 years old
Primary education
Secondary education 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle
Teaching offered in English only.
Admission Requirements
Mandatory application for registration. Admission is reserved for students with disabilities who have an individualized intervention plan that meets significant needs for additional services with regard to:
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There is a process to follow to make a request.
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Admission is reserved for students who meet the criteria below:
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Child with moderate to severe intellectual disability
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Child with severe intellectual disability
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Child with autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability.
Curriculum
Three distinct programs of study are offered at Yaldei School: the Social Participation Skills Educational Program (CAPS), an educational program for students with profound intellectual disabilities, and the Standard Quebec School Training Program adapted or modified to meet the needs of the student.
Our school offers a ratio of one student to three educators in each classroom. Each special education teacher is assisted by at least two qualified teaching assistants.
We have an interdisciplinary team of therapists who offer complementary professional services. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music therapy and art therapy sessions take place weekly in each classroom. Individual therapy sessions are offered at the request of the therapists or the school administration.
Course Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Classes are held according to a schedule, as established by the Ministry, which is in accordance with the Ministry's regulations. Students are entitled to a snack break, a lunch break, two recesses, a free play period, structured activities, as well as periods of individual work. We emphasize pedagogy, communication and social interaction, safety and the development of independent living skills. Each student begins the school year with an Individualized Education Plan that is reassessed with parents and professionals three times a year. Specific classroom and therapy goals are established for each student, who work on them daily.
Contact Details
Address
5170 Van Horne, Montreal, Quebec H3W 1J6
Phone
514-279-3666
Fax
514-279-3666
Book a Tour
A tour of the school is available upon request. Contact Chanie Klein at 514 279-3666 ext. 315 or by email at chaniek@yaldei.org.
The mission of the Yaldei School is consistent with the amended Education Act (1) and the program of the Ministry of Education as set out in Taking the Turn for Success: School, a Whole Program: Educational Policy Statement (2).
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Quebec (Province). Ministry of Education. (1997). Taking the Turn to Success: School, a Whole Program: Statement of Educational Policy . The Ministry.
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