- A branch of Sturgeon Public Schools
- SHINE office is located within Gibbons School
- Started as a pilot project in 2010
- Specialized support provided by the S.H.I.N.E. Beyond Limits (SHINE) Team to compliment learning and functioning in the home/community
- Team provides support for the family and the child
- Services are provided in home or in the community
- Service delivery is flexible and may include:
- in person or virtual support,
- direct or consultation,
- connecting and/or partnering with other resources/services/programs.
About
S.H.I.N.E Beyond Limits Supporting Hope and Independence in Natural Environments.☀️
Introduction
Did you know that Sturgeon Public School’s S.H.I.N.E Beyond Limits is a service provider for FSCD? (Family Support for Children with Disabilities)
There are two types of services that SPS S.H.I.N.E. Beyond Limits offers:
· Behavioural/Development Supports (BDS)
· Specialized Services (SS)
FSCD Partnership for Family Centered Services
Families of children in pre-kindergarten to grade 12 with extraordinary needs, can apply for DS services for their family and child through application through FSCD.
This is non-educational programming and geared to support skill development, participation, and functioning in meaningful day- to-day activities and experiences that will assist in both their life and educational journey.
Who Can Apply for Services?
Parent/legal guardian of child with extraordinary needs:
· Who is under 18 years of age
· With a diagnosed disability
*diagnosis for a disability that is due to a developmental, physical, sensory, mental or neurological condition or impairment, and/or health condition that significantly impacts their daily living activities such as eating, grooming, walking, interacting with others, playing, and problem solving (FSCD Disability Criteria)
Find out more about FSCD: FSCD
Population
Families of children between the ages 2-18 with extraordinary needs, that have been approved for funding by FSCD.
Administration
Coordinator - Helen Lawrence
Helen.Lawrence@sturgeon.ab.ca
780-934-0609
Mission
S.H.I.N.E Beyond Limits empowers and builds capacity through family centered services that create hope and possibilities. ☀️