Zareinu Educational Centre of Metropolitan Toronto

Our School

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Zareinu has an excellent reputation as the only centre of its kind in Ontario. Parents find all the therapies and special education services that students require under one roof. Rich in Jewish teachings and traditions, we offer children the opportunity to learn about their heritage and background. It is our mission to ensure that each and every child has the opportunity to live up to her/his full potential.

What's New?

School Newsletter - Winter 2012 | February 8, 2012

School Newsletter Winter 2012

School Newsletter - Fall 2011 | September 23, 2011

Zareinu School Newsletter Fall 2011

Programs

Our teachers, therapists and consulting specialists are experts in their respective disciplines. Our team is present every step of the way:

When a child takes his/her first steps.
Communicates his/her first words.
Reaches for that important hug.
Needs encouragement and support.

Our experienced and dedicated team includes:
• Speech & Language Pathologists
• Child Care & Youth Workers
• Consulting Pediatrician
• Special Education Teachers
• Occupational Therapists
• Music Therapists
• Teaching Assistants
• Social Workers
• Physiotherapists
• A Developmental Psychologist
• Autism Treatment Specialist
• Infant Interventionist
• Hebrew Reading Specialist
• Personal Support Workers
• Communication Disorders Assistants
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physiotherapy Assistant

Our Programs
Infant Intervention (Birth – 2 yrs)
Research demonstrates the benefits and value of early intervention, making the Infant Intervention program at Zareinu crucial to the development of babies with special needs. Designed for babies and parents, this unique program includes activities and therapies directed by Zareinu’s Infant Interventionist. Two mornings per week parents participate with their child to learn and aid in developmental skills through ongoing assessments, consultations and therapies. Parents also receive emotional support during this early stage to help them adjust to their child’s needs both at school and at home. The children receive attention from Zareinu’s team of Occupational, Physio and Music Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Social Workers.

Licensed Preschool (2 yrs – 5 yrs)
Directed by Early Childhood Educators, this class offers a 2:1 ratio of students to staff, ensuring that every child is provided with intensive individual and group therapies and programs. Our Jewish curriculum teaches about the holidays, customs and traditions. Individualized math and pre-reading programs are available, as well as a preschool team of Therapists, Life Skill Teachers and Teaching Assistants.

Mild Intellectual Disability Classes (Primary Grades 1 – 3 and Junior/Intermediate Grades 4 - 8)
In this program students are offered a half day Jewish Studies Program and a half day General Studies Program, both of which are offered in a therapeutic environment consisting of speech, occupational, music and physio therapies. The research supported TEACCH curriculum serves as the core which defines the flow of the school day. As appropriate students are integrated in regular classroom with staff support.

Moderate Intellectual Disabilities (Ages 6-12)
This program is aimed at students with significant developmental and physical disabilities. Students receive 1:1 support and an adapted curriculum to optimize communication, cognitive and motor skills with a strong emphasis on teaching adaptive and daily living skills.

Program for Children with Autism (Grades 1 - 8)
Zareinu's ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) class implements Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in combination with other research-supported therapies to improve the bright future for these students. Highly qualified special education teachers and trained behavious therapist focus on helping the children become more participatory and responsive in school and at home. Clinical psychologists provide consultation on a regularly scheduled basis, to ensure that the highest level of therapy and support is maintained for each child. Acquisition of functional skills and promoting meaningful communication are among our foremost goals for these students.

Secondary School (Ages 14 - 18 yrs)
The Zareinu High School offers a modified Hebrew and General Studics curriculum. The program concentrates on the activities and experiences of Jewish Life and learning as well as the attainment of functional and academic skills. Highly-trained, special education professionals, as well as speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists, work to establish and attain individual and group goals. Students are involved in practical and pre-vocational activities. Opportunities for work placements may also be provided. Attaining independent living skills are stressed, with the objective of readying students for the next phase of their life.

Specialized Community Programs (Project Outreach)
Zareinu's team of specialists reach out to schools, synagogues and organizations in the GTA. The team conducts interactive activities to sensitize and educate children and adults about learning and behavioural challenges. Project Outreach stresses the importance of inclusion Students from public and private schools are invited to volunteer at Zareinu , to facilitate the development of strong community ties for the children of Zareinu. Workshops are intended to increase the understanding of children towards their peers and to sensitize participants to the obstacles faced by the special needs population.

Y.E.D.A. (Youth Evaluation and Development Associates)
Y.E.D.A. is an initiative dedicated to providing professional, effective and evidence-based therapeutic services to children throughout the GTA. Working with partner schools, Zareinu's experienced speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and behavioural specialists develop goal-based treatment plans for over 100 students annually.

School Forms

Parent Handbook for Preschool 2011-2012

Parent Handbook 2011-2012


	Our School What's New? \| Programs \| School Forms \| Contact Us Zareinu has an excellent reputation as the only centre of its kind in Ontario. Parents find all the therapies and special education services that students require under one roof. Rich in Jewish teachings and traditions, we offer children the opportunity to learn about their heritage and background. It is our mission to ensure that each and every child has the opportunity to live up to her/his full potential. What's New? School Newsletter - Winter 2012 \| February 8, 2012 School Newsletter Winter 2012 School Newsletter - Fall 2011 \| September 23, 2011 Zareinu School Newsletter Fall 2011 Programs Our teachers, therapists and consulting specialists are experts in their respective disciplines. Our team is present every step of the way: When a child takes his/her first steps. Communicates his/her first words. Reaches for that important hug. Needs encouragement and support. Our experienced and dedicated team includes: • Speech & Language Pathologists • Child Care & Youth Workers • Consulting Pediatrician • Special Education Teachers • Occupational Therapists • Music Therapists • Teaching Assistants • Social Workers • Physiotherapists • A Developmental Psychologist • Autism Treatment Specialist • Infant Interventionist • Hebrew Reading Specialist • Personal Support Workers • Communication Disorders Assistants • Occupational Therapy Assistants • Physiotherapy Assistant Our Programs Infant Intervention (Birth – 2 yrs) Research demonstrates the benefits and value of early intervention, making the Infant Intervention program at Zareinu crucial to the development of babies with special needs. Designed for babies and parents, this unique program includes activities and therapies directed by Zareinu’s Infant Interventionist. Two mornings per week parents participate with their child to learn and aid in developmental skills through ongoing assessments, consultations and therapies. Parents also receive emotional support during this early stage to help them adjust to their child’s needs both at school and at home. The children receive attention from Zareinu’s team of Occupational, Physio and Music Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Social Workers. Licensed Preschool (2 yrs – 5 yrs) Directed by Early Childhood Educators, this class offers a 2:1 ratio of students to staff, ensuring that every child is provided with intensive individual and group therapies and programs. Our Jewish curriculum teaches about the holidays, customs and traditions. Individualized math and pre-reading programs are available, as well as a preschool team of Therapists, Life Skill Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Mild Intellectual Disability Classes (Primary Grades 1 – 3 and Junior/Intermediate Grades 4 - 8) In this program students are offered a half day Jewish Studies Program and a half day General Studies Program, both of which are offered in a therapeutic environment consisting of speech, occupational, music and physio therapies. The research supported TEACCH curriculum serves as the core which defines the flow of the school day. As appropriate students are integrated in regular classroom with staff support. Moderate Intellectual Disabilities (Ages 6-12) This program is aimed at students with significant developmental and physical disabilities. Students receive 1:1 support and an adapted curriculum to optimize communication, cognitive and motor skills with a strong emphasis on teaching adaptive and daily living skills. Program for Children with Autism (Grades 1 - 8) Zareinu's ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) class implements Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in combination with other research-supported therapies to improve the bright future for these students. Highly qualified special education teachers and trained behavious therapist focus on helping the children become more participatory and responsive in school and at home. Clinical psychologists provide consultation on a regularly scheduled basis, to ensure that the highest level of therapy and support is maintained for each child. Acquisition of functional skills and promoting meaningful communication are among our foremost goals for these students. Secondary School (Ages 14 - 18 yrs) The Zareinu High School offers a modified Hebrew and General Studics curriculum. The program concentrates on the activities and experiences of Jewish Life and learning as well as the attainment of functional and academic skills. Highly-trained, special education professionals, as well as speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists, work to establish and attain individual and group goals. Students are involved in practical and pre-vocational activities. Opportunities for work placements may also be provided. Attaining independent living skills are stressed, with the objective of readying students for the next phase of their life. Specialized Community Programs (Project Outreach) Zareinu's team of specialists reach out to schools, synagogues and organizations in the GTA. The team conducts interactive activities to sensitize and educate children and adults about learning and behavioural challenges. Project Outreach stresses the importance of inclusion Students from public and private schools are invited to volunteer at Zareinu , to facilitate the development of strong community ties for the children of Zareinu. Workshops are intended to increase the understanding of children towards their peers and to sensitize participants to the obstacles faced by the special needs population. Y.E.D.A. (Youth Evaluation and Development Associates) Y.E.D.A. is an initiative dedicated to providing professional, effective and evidence-based therapeutic services to children throughout the GTA. Working with partner schools, Zareinu's experienced speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and behavioural specialists develop goal-based treatment plans for over 100 students annually. School Forms Parent Handbook for Preschool 2011-2012 Parent Handbook 2011-2012