Prairie Spirit School Division

Student Services

	Prairie Spirit School Division is committed to fostering inclusion for all people and stands by the Philosophy of Inclusion as developed by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth*. “Inclusion is a way of thinking and acting that allows every individual to feel accepted, valued and safe. An inclusive community consciously evolves to meet the changing needs of its members. Through recognition and support, an inclusive community provides meaningful involvement and equal access to the benefits of citizenship. In Manitoba we embrace inclusion as a means of enhancing the well-being of every member of the community. By working together, we strengthen our capacity to provide the foundation for a richer future for all of us.”
	Student Services Student Services in Prairie Spirit School Division are coordinated by the Student Services Administrator. These services are provided to students who require a wide range of support beyond the regular classroom program. Personnel with specialized training and experience who provide services to students may include: Resource Teacher Guidance Counsellors Speech-Language Pathologists School Psychologists School Social Workers Reading Recovery™ Teachers Occupational Therapists Physio-Therapists Educational Assistants Please click to see our Student Services Brochure or Student Services IEP Brochure for more detailed information.
	Resource Teacher Handbook Prairie Spirit School Division has compiled a Resource Teacher Handbook outlining procedural guidelines for matters related to students with special needs. Link to Resource Teacher Handbook when it is ready to be added Link to Educational Assistants Handbook
	Regional Health Authorities and Other Service Providers Prairie Spirit School Division is served by two regional health authorities; Assiniboine Regional Health Authority and the Central Regional Health Authority, and multiple municipalities. Service provision by Health, Family Services & Housing, Child Welfare Agencies, and other service providers varies according to the boundaries of the service provider. Services affected may include: Public Health Mental Health Children’s Special Services Child Welfare Agencies which may include but not be limited to: Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba Child & Family Services of Central Manitoba Dakota Ojibwa Child & Family Services Metis Child & Family Services Prairie Spirit School Division is a partner in *Promise Years* ("PROMISE Years Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Program For Pre-school and School Age Children" brochure and "PROMISE Years Speech/Language Program" brochure) in the Assiniboine RHA and the *Children’s Therapy Initiative* in Central RHA to provide therapy services to children from birth to age 21. Services included in these partnerships: Occupational Therapy Physio Therapy Audiology Pre-School Speech-Language Please click to visit the Promise Years and Children’s Therapy Initiatives Brochures.
	Medical Needs - URIS Students having medical needs that require intervention are identified and referred through the Unified Referral and Intake System (URIS). Referral forms are available through the local schools and are completed upon registration and as medical conditions change or needs arise.