361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
1700 Mazo Crescent Mississauga, ON Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Y8, Canada
5,776.6 km
5,700.1 km
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Waldorf
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5 to 10
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Dedicated gifted class
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$2,400 to $49,994
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"Shining Stars School est. September 2023, is a Ministry of Education Alternative School for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related difficulties, Kindergarten to Grade 5. Shining Stars School mission Children Can Succeed supports the notion by combining the most conducive learning environment and an academic plan that matches the child's developmental needs, our students can succeed! Each of our students receives 1:1 instruction from a Supervised Therapist and whose program is supervised by an RBA"
"Individualized Service Plans: Each student enrolled in Shining Stars School will have a tailored and individualized educational plan meeting their unique strengths and needs.
Smaller Class Sizes: Lower therapist-to-student ratios allow for more individualized and personalized attention, stronger bonds between therapist and student and a strong sense of community.
Focus on the Whole Child Learning: With an emphasis beyond academics, Shining Stars School nurtures and builds emotional well-being, independence, creativity and social skills.
Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment: Shining Stars School emphasizes and believes in inclusivity and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder should learn amongst others.
Strong Parental Involvement: Parents and caregivers are seen as crux to their child's learning journey and success, often viewed as the gatekeeper of their child's program , involvement and collaboration is a key component to each child's learning journey."
"At Shining Stars School, we are deeply committed to nurturing a learning environment rooted in respect and compassion. Our core mission and value Children Can Succeed guides every aspect of our community - from therapist to educators, to the way we teach to what we teach to how we connect with families. We never waiver on:
Student Individuality: Shining Stars School honours each child's unique learning style and strengths. Early on a preference assessment is used to understand and foster a strong bond with each of our students. A students' preferences and reinforcers are taken into account to build a strong rapport and trust. Shining Stars School believes this connection is at the heart of meaningful learning.
Lifelong Learning: Shining Stars School encourages learners to ask questions, take risks and be bold and curious and continue learning each day. Learning does not stop when they graduate from Shining Stars School. Learning is a phenomenon that continues."
"2023 - Shining Stars School Founded/First Permanent Campus Established: Shining Stars School opened its doors with the focus on the mission that children can succeed!
2023 - Community Partnerships: Shining Stars School believes in the importance of collaboration between previous schools and multi-disciplinary stakeholders. Information shared between partners is crux to ensuring consistency for learning goals.
2024 - Logo Changed: The recognition that Autism Spectrum Disorder is not a puzzle that needs to be fit perfectly into place rather each student's learning profile is unique and recognized.
2024 - Shining Stars School Recognized as a Leading Alternative School: Shining Stars School was recognized and selected by the Canadian Business Review Board as a leader in providing quality alternative education for children and youth with Autism.
2023/24 - Shining Stars School Introduces Year Round Education: Shining Stars School successfully implemented year round learning."
"At Shining Stars School, all learners are welcome. Some students thrive in our environment and the ideal learner for Shining Stars School is a student who:
Benefits from a Personalized Approach: Learners who would not benefit from a traditional and larger classroom environment and need individualized support - academically, socially and/or emotionally, thrive in Shining Stars School learning environment.
Learns Differently: Students who are neurodivergent or have learning differences such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia or Anxiety often find a smaller class size with 1:1 support better supports their learning needs.
Compassionate and Flexible Environment: Students who struggle with the overstimulation a traditional school provides, appreciate the greater level of flexibility and supportive team Shining Stars School provides.
Shining Stars School celebrates each learners' unique needs and each learner is supported, appreciated and celebrated."
"Some of the common misconceptions about Shining Stars School:
Myth: Shining Stars School is only applicable to children and youth who have Autism or other related learning need. While Shining Stars School supports students who need more personalized environments, the focus is one learning styles. Many of our students attend for remediation, enrichment and/or self-regulation and may be also enrolled in a traditional school alongside Shining Stars School.
Myth: Shining Stars School does not follow Ontario Curriculum Standards: The student's curricular program is dependent on the results of their intake assessment. Shining Stars School must follow and exceed academic expectations and ensures alignment with the Ontario Curriculum. Whether the student is a best fit for alternative, modified or accommodated curriculum, Ontario's curriculum is Shining Stars School guidepost."
"Parents and caregivers choose Shining Stars School because they want their child learning in an environment that personalizes learning. Parents value a setting where their child's learning style, pace and interests are honoured through individualized instruction. Smaller class sizes allow students to belong and feel recognized. Additionally, many parents see an alternative school as a fresh start.
Shining Stars School is an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) provider. This means families who are receiving OAP funding from the provincial government are eligible to use their child's funding for Shining Stars School. A Registered Behaviour Analyst would be allocated to provide monthly and periodic supervision ensuring your child is receiving the best possible outcomes of educational delivery.
Shining Stars School parents seek an environment that prioritizes emotional well-being and safety especially for learners who may be anxious, sensitive or neurodivergent."
"Shining Stars School prominent features include:
Each student receives 1:1 support from a Supervised Therapist . Our Supervised Therapists have a minimum of 1 year working directly with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our team members are passionate, supportive and understand the diverse needs of our student population. The Supervised Therapist works hand in hand with the Registered Behaviour Analyst team member with a shared focus and goals."
"1-Assessments: Shining Stars School ensures importance is placed on semi-annual assessments for students. Assessments help us understand which skills each child has mastered, skills the student requires more time to learn and drives an individualized and developmentally service plan into motion.
2-Non-Traditional Grading Systems: Shining Stars School emphasizes, through analytical procedures (raw data collection, upward data trends) mastery and progression. A one-size fits all curricula may be avoided.
3-Non-uniform Curriculum: Curriculum is individualized and specific to the child's assessment results as well as parental goals and expectations.
4-Non-competition: Shining Stars School promotes collaboration, respect and self-improvement among students as opposed to competition for grades or rankings."
"Shining Stars School founding principal, Rania Ghobrial, understands the needs of our students and the specialized approach to assisting students to succeed is student-centered, individualized and flexible and ensures active and hands-on learning."
"Increased inclusion of neurodivergent learners includes customizing our spaces to better support students with sensory sensitivities, need for kinetic movement or ADHD. This also includes creating multi-modal learning spaces such as a our alternative learning environments, movement areas and flexible and preferred seating.
Increased parental involvement through monthly and quarterly parent training workshops with a focus on topics specific to their child and needs. Such collaboration brings families to the forefront and encourages shared decision making.
Increased student choice for reading materials, learning formats and projects. Students can have greater autonomy and decision making in selecting learning materials specific to the course of study (i.e. novel for study, topics for projects, multi-modality for projects)"
"Shining Stars School plans to adapt the educational needs of our students in the future by:
-Encouraging students to be front and center in designing their Individual Academic and Behavioural Plan, learning goals and pathways.
-Incorporating and ensure curricular program includes a full-time mental health professional with a focus on building emotional regulation, mindfulness and resilience.
-Embedding community based and outdoor programming to connect to real world learning (e.g. building financial literacy, blending an internship with curricular instruction.
-Continuation of ongoing parental and multidisciplinary team collaboration."
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361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
1700 Mazo Crescent Mississauga, ON Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Y8, Canada