Calgary Board of Education
CBE Supports for Students with Diverse Needs
In Alberta, educating students with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings is the first placement option considered by school authorities (Alberta Education, 2020). The Calgary Board of Education provides flexible programming that is responsive to the learning and wellness needs of all students. Students with diverse learning needs receive additional supports from a variety of multi-disciplinary team members, based on each student’s unique strengths and areas in need of support. CBE offers specialized supports for students in areas including: Blind and Visually Impaired; Complex Learning, Social Emotional, and Medical Needs; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Giftedness; Learning Disabilities; and Mental Health & Wellness.
Ages: 6-17
Emily Follensbee School - For Children with Complex Disabilities
The students at CBE's Emily Follensbee School present with multiple, complex learning needs including those with cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, medical/health needs, and augmentative/alternate communication needs. Students aged 2 years 8 months to 13-years-old may attend the school. Students at Emily Follensbee School are registered through a referred placement process by the CBE Inclusive Learning team, your local community school and/or private operator program (eg. GRIT, Renfrew, etc.)
Ages: 2-13
Christine Meikle School for Youth with Developmental, Medical, Social, Emotional and Learning Needs
Christine Meikle School is a unique setting within the Calgary Board of Education. We currently serve approximately 133 students in grades 6 through 12 with a wide range of developmental, medical, social, emotional and learning needs. Our facility features two secure, accessible playgrounds, power lifts, spacious hygiene rooms, time release doors, a secure courtyard and warm water therapy pool. As our school is a Unique Setting within the Calgary Board of Education, parents or guardians are not able to register their child for Christine Meikle School independently - please contact your child's current school administrators or learning support team to discuss.
Ages: 12-17
Specialized Transportation for Students
Specialized transportation (small yellow school bus) is available to students who: attend their designated school for their specialized program, system class, or unique setting, and are assigned to specialized transportation as their mode; or students with mobility challenges who have been assigned to specialized transportation. Families register for specialized transportation using MyCBE, every school year.
Ages: 5-12
About this Organization
As the largest school district in Western Canada, we offer a depth and breadth of programs and supports to meet the unique learning needs and interests of an increasingly diverse population. We focus on personalizing the learning experience so that each student is engaged, inspired and learning to their full potential.
