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Parents uncomfortable being pitted against each otherContinued from page 3heightened sensitivity, emotional the other is in high school at the because the board has taken pro-assessment as far forward as we canintensity and perfectionism. Gifted Halton board.gramming from one group of excep-for all exceptionalities and certainlyOriginally, when Jennifer was children are also more likely to devel-Her older son was in a self-con-tionalities and given it to another.the gifted kids are one group you canidentified as gifted she didnt want to op depression and to commit sui-tained class that has since been shut Once those kids are assessed,identify early.go into the program.cide.down, along with similar programs what does this board have to offer?Vrooman said non-gifted childrenShe struggled in Grade 5, so I Foster said ABC Halton hopes all across the board. She said her son she asked. I have to say that if yourewith special needs already get identi-made her go for one day to the self-children can get the programing benefited from being integrated in gifted, a heck of a lot and if you're notfied before Grade 4 and those who arecontained, gifted class. She cried for they need.the regular classrooms, but other gifted, not so much. Theres theon a wait list already receive extratwo days, she didnt want to go and What we say is, lets get the wait children with learning disabilities problem. You have an inequality of support in their classrooms to helpshe came home after that day said, times down for everybody. Lets work struggle in this atmosphere.support for special education servic-them cope with their schoolwork.Oh my God, Mommy, these kids together, she said.A number of self-contained class-es.He said this new gifted programthink like me. Can I start tomor-Another parent, Oakvilles Lesley es for special needs children were However, Oakville trustee andwill not affect the existing specialrow?Dalgarno, said she has no problem shut down in the past few years to board chair Don Vrooman said theeducation programming and thePrior to that, Foster said there with the new primary gifted pro-follow the Ministry of Educations decision to begin the gifted programgifted program takes up a very smallwere days when her daughter would gram, but shes frustrated with the model of integration. Several classes in primary school is only catching upamount of the special education bud-not want to go to school. She cried discrepancy of the board in the area still remain for exceptional cases.one group of students to the rest of get, used mostly on transportation.because she didnt fit in, she had of special education.Thats okay, Dalgarno said of the special education.Early identification for the giftedupset stomachs and the classes were I love when the board puts any integration, but simultaneously Theres no gifted kids who arekids is not moving them ahead of reviewing the same lessons several attention to special education, she they were starting this program, receiving support until they get toanybody else, its basically treatingtimes.said. Some of these (gifted) children which is segregating an exceptional-Grade 5, until we move this forward,them the same as anybody else, heNow, she doesnt have any of do need this option, I do not disagree, ity from the regular classroom. So he said. Our goal is to move thesaid.that. I havent had a single day since but if that option was available for isnt that an oxymoron?this class where shes told me, My Full Delivery:more exceptionalities Id feel a heck She said the new primary gifted stomachs upset, I dont want to go to Listen Up Canada, Shopping News,Employment Halton, National Sportsof a lot more comfortable for that program is an opposite action from school.Partial Delivery:parent who has that autistic child in what the board told the parents of Foster said the gifted children are M&M Meats, JYSK, Home & Lifestyle, Sears,InsideFirst Impressions, 2-4-1 Pizza, Q.S.I.SK and has absolutely nowhere, but children with learning disabilities. usually the ones who are at the prin-Henry's Camera, Home Depot, Golf Town,a regular classroom for their child to While the gifted students get into cipals office because of behavioral Petsmart, Staples Business, SearsOpinion............................................6go. Thats not right.classrooms with specially trained issues, they drop out of school, they Wheels...........................................13Dalgarno is a private special edu-teachers and resources, the students For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 are socially isolated and have depres-Artscene.........................................17Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. cation tutor. Shes a mother of three, with learning disabilities have had sion. She said gifted children experi-(open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEWSports.............................................23SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @two of whom have learning disabili-that taken away from them.ence mental health issues that come www.oakvillebeaver.comClassified.......................................29ties, one is in elementary school and She said many parents are upset from their personality traits such as NVisit Our Quality Craftsmanship Innovative DesignsWESHOWROOM Professional Service & Installation 10 Year WarrantyWATERDOWNSHWY. #5905-689-7877 www.hallmarkkitchens.caHALLMARK23 INNOVATION DRIVE (Clappisons Corners) WATERDOWNKITCHENSPublicInformationMeetingATTENTION WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETESRegardingHaltonDistrictSchoolBoardsWe are enrolling adult women volunteers to participate in a clinicalLong-TermAccommodationPlanresearch study of an investigational oral diabetes medication.Parents and community members are invited to attend a public information meeting to review and provide feedback on the Halton District School Boards updated Long-Term Accommodation Plan.You may be eligible if:This plan addresses the existing and projected accommodation needs of students in elementary and secondary schools, and identifies new capital project initiatives, such as the need for new schools. You have Type 2 Diabetes (adult onset diabetes)The Oakville area meeting will be held as follows: You are 55-80 years of ageTuesday, March 22, 2011 7-9 p.m. Your blood sugar is not at target levels after at least White Oaks Secondary School (South Campus) three months of diet and exercise1330 Montclair Drive, Oakville OR(cafeteria) Your blood sugar is not at target levels after three The Long-Term Accommodation Plan is available at: www months of treatment with one or more anti-diabetes .hdsb.ca/aboutus/planningmedications Halton District School Board David Euale, Director Don Vrooman, Chair For more information, please call:1-866-666-3329 905 335-3663 Toll free 1 877 618-3456 Fax: 905 335-9802 www.hdsb.ca ** If eligible to participate, you will be seen by a study doctor and will receive study-related testing and study medication at no cost.If enrolled, you may be reimbursed for parking and travel expenses.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 9, 2011 4SOUTH DR.HWY. #6