The ERU runs four to five programs each year ranging from four weeks to a full term in duration. Each program falls under the title of complex needs, personal hygiene,domestic or life management. Groups are based on the level of existing independence exhibited by participating students, age, family priority and iep class goals. Along with individual goals students get the opportunity to indirectly work on many other areas including self-determination, confidence, patience and socialization.
Students are consistently tested throughout the programs including pre and post scoring, weekly task analysis and goal attainment to ensure a thorough report is obtained at programs end. Students are require to complete homework tasks each week which may include some small aspect of individual goals.
It is essential families understand that it is an educational facility and NOT a respite facility. Commitment and involvement is required from each family that has a student participate to ensure skills are transitioned and students reach the best possible individual outcomes. All scoring and reports are loaded onto the school system for class and future ERU program requirements.
Four staff members are associated with the program working afternoon and night shifts, with two staff members on at all times with a maximum of eight students per program. Programs operate Monday afternoon until Friday morning before students return home for the weekend. Specialist Library and Learning Resource Centre.
