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Learning Groups Teaching of our core subjects in the elementary school is done in small Learning Groups of between three and six students.  Students are assessed and assigned to their groups according to their ability levels in each subject. This allows students with uneven learning profiles to have their needs met in all subject areas, whether they are above grade level, at grade level, or lower than grade level. Secondary students are in small classes of three to eight students and both credit and non-credit courses are available. Click here to read more.
Direct Instruction Brighton features the Direct Instruction (DI) methodology as a cornerstone of our reading curriculum. Direct Instruction is a structured, carefully sequenced approach that teaches to content mastery. Frequent assessments monitor progress and ensure that students do not move on until they have mastered each lesson. Click here to read more.
Secondary Program Brighton School has an exciting and innovative Secondary program designed to be flexible and to meet the needs of students who have different academic goals. It is a 5-7 year program with an emphasis on developing independence and transitioning to the workplace, using the Ontario Skills Passport as a guide. Both credit and non-credit courses are offered. Click here to read more.  
Assistive Technology Assistive Technology is available to all students at Brighton School. Our Assistive Technologies include Co:Writer 6, which has word prediction software and a sophisticated graphic organizer.  Click here to read more.

Welcome to Brighton
We have what you've been looking for. A warm, vibrant school community that understands kids with learning challenges.  Learning Groups that have only 3 - 6 students in each group.  Caring, qualified, trained and experienced Special Ed teachers who individualize learning to meet each student’s needs.  An evidence based, best-practices curriculum that gets results.  A focus on remediation, but also on 'strengthening strengths' so our students understand that while they have challenges, they also have gifts and abilities that make them shine.

Our 'Balanced Day' schedule with two well-spaced 45 minutes breaks (instead of short 15 minute recesses) helps keep our students at a consistent energy and attention level throughout the day. Co-curricular clubs each day that allow students to experience a wide variety of different sports and arts activities, and are designed to build skills, friendships, teamwork and self-confidence.  A social skills program. In-house tutoring, Speech and OT services. After school clubs. Dances.  A large, bright gymnasium.  A stage.  A great playground.  A parking lot.  An After Care program.  Great students and parents.  Come and visit us to experience Brighton for yourself!


Who is Brighton For?
Brighton is for students in both elementary and high school who learn best in small groups; have an uneven academic profile; have an LD (Learning Disability) diagnosis; or have difficulty with attention, anxiety, motivation, memory, language, reasoning, spatial or sequential ordering or graphomotor functions.

Start Where the Kids Are!
Sounds simple, but most schools expect students to modify themselves for the curriculum. Children with academic challenges need help in closing the gap between where they are and where they need to be. At Brighton, both content and instructional approaches are tailored to address personal learning gaps.

 

 

 

Open Houses

Learning Disability School
 
To arrange a personal admissions meeting and tour, please call our Admissions Department at: 416-932-8273, ext. 2, or email us at: contactus@brightonschool.ca.  We do accept students throughout the year, space permitting.

Summer Tutoring

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Summer Tutoring at Brighton

Brighton summer tutoring is back! This is designed for both Brighton and non-Brighton students who wish to maintain skills at their current levels during the summer break; need extra help in a specific area of the curriculum; or require a "refresher" before coming back to school.  You can find the registration form here.

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Thanks for our volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation
Garden Party

May 23; 7:00 - 9:00
All Brighton parents invited!
Please RSVP

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Brighton Spirit Day!
May 31; 1:30 - 3:30
Wear your house colours

  Walk for Autism 2013
Brighton Teachers are walking for Autism research on Sunday, June 14. Please help support Autism Speaks, and sponsor our teachers by following this link and searching for "Team Brighton."  

Calendar of Events

MAY DATES
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Wednesday, May 15
Pizza Lunch

Friday, May 17
School closes at 12:45 for Victoria Day weekend

Monday, May 20
School Closed Victoria Day


Thursday, May 23, 7-9:00
Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party

Tuesday, May 28
Girl's club

Friday, May 31
Spirit Day, wear your school colours!
 

JUNE DATES
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Monday, June 3
#1 Dress Day/Last week for Term 3 after school clubs 

Wednesday, June 5
Brighton Parent Committee Meeting 

Thursday, June 13
Pizza Lunch and School Picnic

Friday, June 14
10:00 Closing Ceremony

School closes at 12:00 for summer