All About Tessa

Twice a year at Sagonaska, home school boards and families are invited to attend review/transition meetings to see first-hand the progress our students are making, learn more about the supports and strategies that are being used, and hear the students advocate for what needs to be in place when they return to their home schools, in order for them to be successful.  Our students spend a lot of time preparing pamphlets, videos, presentations, etc. to share with everyone at the meetings, in order to capture their strengths and needs as learners.  Schools and families are always impressed at how well our students can articulate their needs and advocate for themselves.  As a result, we have had several requests for students to present to groups of teachers or educators about what it is like to have a Learning Disability and how teachers can accommodate their needs.  Tessa, one of our second year students, created this video to share with a group of in-school resource teachers at her home school board, Hastings Prince Edward District School Board.  She also answered questions about life at Sagonaska and responded to inquiries about the different programs she uses on both her mobile device and her SEA laptop.  We are so proud of what Tessa has accomplished and how well she can advocate for herself.  Check out her video and feel free to ask questions through the comment section of the blog.