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Learning Resource

At SMUS, we strive to meet the needs of our learners.  We offer an excellent learning resource program at all three campuses. The learning resource program consists of educators – most of whom have master’s degrees specializing in special education – with specific training in areas of remediation, enrichment, collaboration, educational coaching and assistive technology.

We work closely with families, teachers and directors to provide support for the students in our program. We strive to meet the needs of all our learners by offering the following:

  • programming and accommodations for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • collaboration with teachers in the areas of curriculum, assessment, adaptations, differentiation and learning strategies
  • training in, and access to, assistive technology
  • an effective balance between remediation and in-class assistance (Junior and Middle Schools), with an increased focus on compensatory strategies and self-advocacy as students progress through the school
  • a focus on schoolwide outreach, including a wide range of Middle and Senior School seminars on learning strategies, and supports for learning and organizational skills
  • close collaboration with teachers, administrators, counsellors and psychologists to support students with academics, executive functioning, and social and emotional well-being
  • assistance during key transitions: Junior School to Middle School, Middle School to Senior School, and Senior School to post-secondary.

Contact Information for Parents

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  • Phone (Reception):  250-519-7293

 

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Learning Resource Staff

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Kirsten De Launiere

Administrative Assistant, Learning Resource

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Claire de Rosenroll

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School

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Darlene DeMerchant

Learning Resource Teacher, Middle School

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Adrian French

Social Studies Teacher, Senior School,
Faculty Representative, SMUS Society Board of Governors

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Curt Jensen

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School

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Laura Miller

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School

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Lara Whalen

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School

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Katie Whyte

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School

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Anne Young

Learning Resource Advisor, Senior School
Interim Head of Learning Resource

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St. Michaels University School is an independent day and boarding school of 1,000 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Victoria, BC, Canada.

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Victoria, BC, Canada, V8P 4P5

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