A concerning trend has come to light regarding the treatment of special needs students in the Anglophone East School District. It appears that the HR department is actively circumventing agreements that were made by The Human Rights Commission and Lawyers in favour of these children. This raises serious concerns among parents, advocates, and the community.
All students deserve the support they need to succeed in their academic journey, especially those with severe autism. It’s disheartening when schools fail to provide the necessary accommodations, making students and families feel lost. When every other avenue has been explored, filing a human rights complaint may be the final step to getting the help that they deserve.
If a student with dyslexia is not provided with additional time to complete reading and English assignments, they may struggle to keep up with their classmates and fall behind in their studies. Some have even been manipulated into taking courses that do not meet their needs solely for the benefit of others. Similarly, if a student with autism is not given access to a dedicated trained EA. They may have difficulty managing their behavior and engaging in classroom activities. This results in a parent having to spend more time picking up their child from school. This will prevent some parents from working.
Dragging Their Feet
The Human Resource complaint process is supposed to be a mechanism for addressing issues of discrimination, harassment, or other violations against students or staff. However, it seems that in the case of the Anglophone East School District, the HR department in some cases is using this process as a means to block special needs students from accessing the support they are entitled to, by implementing an administrative block to prevent a student working with their compatible EA.
How HR circumvents decisions and negatively impacts special needs kids is by delaying the process. When an HR complaint is filed, there are supposed to be strict timelines for resolution. However, it has been reported that HR is dragging its feet, causing unnecessary delays and creating additional stress for the families caught in the backlash. This tactic not only prolongs the suffering of the students and in some cases prevents a special needs student from graduating, but also discourages others from coming forward with their valid Human Rights complaints due to concerns about retaliation.
The Impact on Special Needs Students
The School District’s HR department’s behavior can have a big impact. Students with special needs already have a tough time in school. When their rights are not respected, it makes things even harder for them. By cutting off their access to vital support like dedicated EAs, these students can’t reach their full potential.
Additionally, the message being sent to these students is one of disregard and disrespect. By dismissing their parent’s concerns and dragging out the resolution process. HR is essentially telling these students that their opinions don’t matter. This can have lasting negative effects on their confidence and mental well-being.
What Can be Done to Address This Issue?
Action needs to be taken to address this troubling behaviour of the Anglophone East School District’s HR department. Parents, advocates, and concerned community members can come together to demand accountability and transparency. By shining a light on these practices and advocating for change. We can ensure that special needs students are given the respect and support they deserve.
Decisions made against special needs kids’ best interests are deeply concerning. Steps must be taken to rectify this situation and ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, are treated with dignity and respect and can be supported with accommodations that meet their needs and not what is convenient for the district. By standing up for the rights of these vulnerable children, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for everyone.
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