Connections
The Connections Program is a system program designed to meet the needs of elementary school aged students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Students with ASD may have difficulty with communication, social relationships, emotion regulation, or learning. Although some students with ASD achieve at grade level, many have uneven or delayed achievement. Flexible and responsive instruction is guided by an Instructional Support Plan (ISP), and builds on individual strengths, interests, and needs. The Connections program follows the Alberta Education Program of Studies, with adaptations and modifications as necessary. Students are supported through a positive structured classroom environment with predictable routines.
PALS
Pine Street Elementary offers early intervention programming through the Division's Play and Learn at School (PALS) program.
Play and Learn at School (PALS) is a Division program that supports children with mild, moderate or severe disabilities/delays who are between the ages of two years, eight months and four years, seven months—by September 1 annually. This program helps these students reach emotional, social, intellectual and physical developmental milestones.
PALS classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There are no PALS classes on Wednesdays.
PALS Registration 2025-26
Is there a preschooler in your life experiencing developmental delays or challenges with speech-language or motor-skill development—big or small? If so, our pre-kindergarten program—Play And Learn at School (PALS)—could help.
Applications are now open for free speech-language assessments for those interested in registering in the PALS program this fall. The assessment helps determine if PALS is appropriate for your child.
If you know a preschooler born in 2021 or 2022 who might benefit from the PALS program, contact the Supports for Students team through the program request form or by phone to inquire about 2025-26 pre-kindergarten programming.