Please note: all applications submitted after September 22nd will be considered for Winter enrollment

Why choose the Next Steps After Highschool Program?

Students often experience difficulties associated with career exploration and supports during their High-School years, and having a diagnosed Learning Disability while searching for a career that eliminates barriers can be difficult. The Next Steps program is a highly interactive course designed to assist in the transition to either a Post-Secondary Education or a Career; all while developing the skills to navigate life with a Learning Disability. The aim of this program is to ensure students are able to thrive once they’ve graduated high school and creating opportunities for students to feel excited and motivated to approach this new chapter.

Program Description

Designed specifically for students with Learning Disabilities and their supports, Next Steps  is a program intended to assist students in their transition from high-school to their desired goals for the future. Students will have the opportunity to set career-specific goals, establish self-advocacy techniques, and gain the skills and resources needed to successfully transition from high-school. Rather than a lecture based program, Next Steps is workshop based that will combine community partnerships and individuals with lived experience of LD/ADHD that are leading successful careers to encourage and uplift students.

Parents, guardians and supports are offered a separate weekly session for understanding the resources available and how to best support the student through this period of change. Upon completion of the 10 weeks, students should feel more confident in their decisions for their future and how to reach the goals they set out for themselves.

Application Details

Dates

Students:
October 14 – December 9 Parents:
TBD

Time

Students:

Saturday – 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Parents:

Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Burlington*

 

*Subject to change

Parent sessions are VIRTUAL via MS Teams

Required documents: Please upload any appropriate documentation (IEP/Psych-Ed/Medical Professional notes to Keela form created.

Fees

 

Thanks to RBC for supporting our Next Steps To High School Program

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Program Cancellation Policy

50% of the registration fee will be refunded for any program cancellation received 2 weeks prior to the first class.

Please contact us for any cancellation questions at [email protected]

Many of our programs have limited space available as we aim to provide a low student to teacher ratio; unfortunately space cannot be held for any student until payment is received.

We reserve the right to cancel program sessions if minimum numbers are not reached.

Join Us Today!

We are a registered charitable organization that does not receive any government funding to support our initiatives. Your gift will help us to ensure we can continue providing our programs and services to support those who are impacted by Learning Disabilities in Halton and Hamilton.

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