Available Services
Program Unit Funding
A Program Unit Funding (PUF) grant is available for children 2 years, 8 months of age. Individualized Program Plans (IPP) are prepared with a variety of programming options for families of eligible children with severe delays. A child may receive a maximum of 3 years of Program Unit Funding.
- Your child will be assigned an Assistant who will support your child at preschool and in additional programming.
- He or she will receive support from one or more therapists and the educational coordinator.
- An IPP will be developed, implemented and updated throughout the school year.
- Three IPP meetings are held during the school year.
Support for English as a Second Language
Children with English as a second language are identified as needing support and receive services in their preschool classrooms.
- Your child will be assigned an Assistant who will work with your child in small groups while at preschool.
- He or she will also receive support from the classroom teacher and program coordinator.
- Session notes are used to document progress and program participation.
Mild/Moderate Programming
TRAIL Kids provides support for young children ages 3.8 – 6 years who meet criteria for Mild/Moderate funding for Alberta Education.
Your child will be assigned an Assistant who will work with your child in small groups while at preschool. He or she will receive support from one or more therapists and the coordinator. An Individualized Program Plan will be developed, implemented and updated throughout the school year.
- Your child will be assigned an Assistant who will work with your child in small groups while at preschool.
- He or she will receive support from one or more therapists and the coordinator.
- An Individualized Program Plan will be developed, implemented and updated throughout the school year.
Family Oriented Programming Sessions (FOPS)
FOPS are used to encourage parent involvement and to enable parents to learn strategies related to their child's educationally relevant goals. FOPS sessions are provided under the direction of a certified teacher/ program coordinator and are planned by members of the programming team.
Preschool Screening
Children are screened and assessed to determine whether they are eligible to receive support for developmental areas deemed important to success in school.