Supports for Students with Exceptionalities Program (SSEP)

This program is designed to support First Nation schools to provide students high-quality, inclusive education services.

FNESC and the First Nations Schools Association are committed to supporting efforts to address the needs of all learners and our Supporting Students with Exceptionalities Program sponsors related programs and services by First Nation schools.

The majority of the funding available for SSEP is allocated directly to First Nation schools to support local programming, and a portion of the SEP funding is available through a proposal process to address extraordinary student needs. Grants are also provided to support schools in accessing services of Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. The funding for school based initiatives is complemented by collective initiatives to create economies of scale and increase access to expertise ad resources.

Services

  • First Nation schools in BC can access advice and programming support from SSEP Specialists, who are available to help schools consider strategies and interventions for students with suspected or diagnosed exceptionalities. The specialists can also connect schools with relevant service providers.

  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) coaches are available to provide in-person or virtual assistance with the development and implementation of IEPs, and related professional development opportunities are organized annually.

  • Additionally, SSEP Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapist staff can share advice and consult with school staff about relevant strategies and interventions.

Program Resources

BC First Nation Schools can find Workplan and Reporting, Second Level Service and Additional Funding Grant details in the First Nation School Portal.