What should I do if my child is experiencing learning difficulties?
Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss your concerns.

Your child’s teacher may recommend strategies to implement at home and at 
school to address the concerns.

If needed, the administrator of the school can facilitate discussion with 
all of your child’s teachers, including the special education teacher.

As needed, the special education teacher, school counselor and/or school 
psychologist will complete assessments to determine the most appropriate 
programming for your child.

If required, the district program specialist for student support services 
can facilitate a meeting with the school team to discuss programming


What should I do if I feel my child needs to see a school counsellor?
School counselors are allocated to school boards on a student ratio of 1-
500.

You can call your child’s school to set up an appointment with the 
counsellor.

1. What are the Pathways?

What are the Pathways?

Pathway 1 refers to the provincial curriculum for a course or 
subject. The majority of students in the province follow Pathway 
1 for most subject areas. 

Pathway 2 follows the provincial curriculum, but the student 
receives accommodations or supports to meet the required outcomes 
for each course/subject. The curriculum may be presented and/or 
evaluated in a slightly different manner for students receiving 
Pathway 2. 

Pathway 3 refers to modifying the provincial curriculum. The 
general intent of the course remains the same, but some outcomes 
are: 

changed; and/or 
removed; or 
added. 
Parents and students should clearly understand the implications 
of Pathway 3 modifications on graduation and post secondary 
options.

Pathway 4 refers to an individualized alternate course or 
program. The intent of an academic/non-academic alternate course 
or program is to develop specific skills and/or knowledge. 

Parents and students should clearly understand the implications 
of Pathway 4 courses on graduation and post secondary options.

Pathway 5 refers to a program which does not follow the 
provincial curriculum. The main focus of the Pathway 5 Functional 
Curriculum is the development of daily living skills such as 
personal care, social skills, money identification and 
management, communication skills, food preparation, recreation 
and leisure.

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