YAC - Know Your Rights

Attend a Public or Catholic School, the same type of school that you attended prior to living with CAS. If you attended a different type of school speak with your caregiver and worker. Be supported in resources and accommodation planning at school including using things such as a quiet space, additional test time, etc. as identified within an IEP meeting which you may participate in (if you choose). Ask for testing and assessments to help with your learning needs, learning style and future employment opportunities. (i.e. psycho-educational assessment for learning or vocational assessment for career planning). Learn about post-secondary education, trades and other avenues of education beyond High School, including funding available to you (pending status in care). EDUCATION THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS This includes examples like..... You have a right to...

Ask for additional education supports such as a tutor, textbooks and educational material to support your learnings, this includes access to technology.

Be supported in your dreams and future aspirations by your care team,

no matter what your dream is.

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