Photo of the front entrance of the APSEA office

Photo of the front entrance of the APSEA office

Intro to APSEA

Course Provider:

APSEA

Course Type:

closed
Photo of the front entrance of the APSEA office

The Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) provides educational programs and services for children and youth in Atlantic Canada who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deafblind, blind or visually impaired.

If you are an educator in Atlantic Canada or a parent/caregiver seeking educational support services, this course is a great introduction to APSEA and its history, services, staff, and resources. 

ELIGIBILITY: This course is available exclusively to APSEA staff and eligible educators within Atlantic Canada. Users who sign in with a recognized @apsea.ca or Atlantic Canadian school board email address will be automatically enrolled.

Course Content

Getting Started
Learning Objectives
Unit 1 – Introduction to APSEA
Introduction
History of Deaf and Blind Schools in Atlantic Canada
Mission and Vision
APSEA Structure
Programs/Services and Eligibility
Unit 2: Responsive Teaching and Learning
Developmental Skills Inventory/Expanded Core Curriculum
Working with Educational Teams & Community of Care Partners
Responsive Teaching and Learning
Responsive Teaching and Learning (continued)
APSEA Programs and Services
Tiered System of Support
How Programs and Services are Offered
Atlantic Provincial Connections
Families & Community Partners
Eligibility for EIS Services
Course Wrap-Up
Knowledge Check