The mission and vision of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Educational Programs in Care, Treatment and Correctional Facilities is that all students, including those with social, emotional, behavioural, and/or physical challenges are valued and have the right to be active participants in a positive, safe, caring and supportive educational environment.
Educational Programs in Care, Treatment and Correctional Facilities (also referred to as Section 23 Programs) is a unique teaching/learning mosaic providing a wide spectrum of individualized services to facilitate successful re-entry into the community.
Educational Programs in Care, Treatment and Correctional Facilities are funded by the Ministry of Education to allow school boards to deliver educational services to young people who are unable to attend regular community schools because they are either in care facilities (ie., hospitals), treatment facilities (i.e., children’s mental health centres) or correction/custody facilities (ie., detention centres, open custody group homes).
These programs require formal agreements between the Board and the partnering community agencies and must be approved annually by the Ministry of Education. Student admission to and demission from these programs is at the discretion of the partnering agency.
Academic programs follow Ministry of Education guidelines but are delivered in a flexible and often individualized manner.
Whenever possible, they are co-ordinated and integrated with the facility’s management and treatment programs. They are designed to maximize the educational outcomes for all Care, Treatment and Correctional Facilities students.
Instruction is offered from the primary grades to high school completion. The shared partnership goal is to help all students develop both the personal skills and academic knowledge and skills needed to successfully re-enter a community school or go on to post secondary education, job training, or employment.
A multi-disciplinary approach is ensured through collaboration with facility staff, community professionals, the student’s home school and of course, parents/guardians or caregivers.
Care/Treatment Corrections Programs Department
Steve Oulahen
Principal of Care/Treatment Corrections Programs Department
Sonya Martin
Assistant to the Principal of Care/Treatment Corrections Program Department
905.318.1883 ext. 221
