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Huron-Perth Catholic school board takes new approach for special needs teachers to tailor their methods and expectations depending on the student. "One of the ways to do this is for teachers to become more comfortable with and more at ease with differentiated learning," explained Dutrizac. "The precision part of it is really learning what the student requires . . . Where we're going is we're digging deeper in • helping the teachers learn more about the learners." The second element of the strategy, completed this year, was the creation of a team of six elementary teachers from various schools who will eventually take on the task of spreading the concept to other teachers. Once the so-named Precision Technology Team goes into action, the teachers will leave their own classrooms one day out of every three weeks to assist their counterparts. "The team will provide hands-on support, to assist teachers with implementing strategies for the effective use of assistive/instructive technology and quality differentiated instruction," states an information bulletin about the board's Precision Teaching Project. Other elements of the project include training for educational assistants and resource teachers, and tuition support for Huron-Perth teachers interested in upgrading "Differentiated learning" and "precision teaching" are the catchphrases of the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board's updated approach to serving students with special needs, and trustees took part in a discussion about the strategy at their meeting Monday, Nov. 27. The strategy was developed in response to an Ontario Education Ministry initiative entitled "Education for All." According to Huron-Perth education superintendent Martha Dutrizac, that 2005 initiative committed the funds necessary to allow school boards to put supports in place to meet all students' needs in an inclusive classroom environment. "(The Education for All) document upholds the belief that all students are valued, celebrated and can achieve high standards given sufficient time and support," stated a report to trustees at the Nov. 27 meeting. The first element of the Catholic board's effort towards this goal was a presentation last year to elementary teachers by author Carmel Crevola. Crevola is an expert in the "precision teaching" concept, which aims to enable NH increases fee for beaver trapping Jim and Irene Lamont received word on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that Jim's brother, George who lives in Moosonthin, Sask. had passed away. He was 85 years old. He leaves his wife, Helen and two daughters, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Many will remember him on his many trips to Ontario when he and Helen came to visit Jim and Irene. He served in the Second World War and was in Holland at the time it was liberated. He and Helen made a trip to Holland for the celebration in 1995. The community extends sincere sympathy to Jim, Irene and family. UCW hears about Italian customs Continued from page 12 Mrs. Bosman read about the prophecies that had been made, the story of Advent in Germany and Italy and the start of the custom of the Advent wreath. The Advent candles were lit by Mabel Wheeler, and she told of the Italian custom of leaving fruit out and singing songs at Advent. Mrs. Bosman told the story of Christmas in Poland and Norway, and the placing of animals around the nativity scene. Barbara Anderson placed bird food and birds out to symbolize a custom in Norway. Laura Johnston then told the origins of Silent Night and how Joseph Mohr came to write that hymn. Mary, Joseph and Baby were placed in the nativity scene during the singing of that hymn. Norma Moore read the story of The Huron Carol of Canada. Father Jean de Brebeauf, and Jesuit missionary had written the hymn which was also sung. The custom of lighting candles in Ireland, was read and Mrs. Anderson lit several candles around the room. Muriel Coultes told of the story of the visit of the Magi, and about their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The symbol of bringing gifts was carried out by the group as they presented their gifts to the Christmas Bureau, as well as their offerings. Barbara Anderson closed the program with a reading about Bethlehem. This was followed by prayer. Several scriptures were read, and several well-known Christmas hymns were sung during the various readings. The next meeting will be held in February at the home of Norma Moore with Group 1, lunch; Group 2, program; and Group 3, worship. A quiz was worked on following the Benediction and Grace. and Nancy Folkard, Donna Shaw and Mrs. Coultes served lunch. A social time followed. By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen By Bonnie Gropp The Citizen The fee for trapping beavers on North Huron municipal drains will increase from $25 to $60. Director of public works Ralph Campbell made the recommendation to council at the Dec. 4 meeting. "It's not really a cost to the municipality, but only affects upstream owners where beavers are trapped," he said. Councillor James Campbell was their own qualifications to include courses in Special Education. Precision teaching and differentiated learning were also topics of discussion earlier in the Nov. 27 meeting, when trustees heard a report from six elementary principals who participated in a professional exchange to the United Kingdom borough of Wigan in June and July, 2006. The principals gave high marks to the British system for emphasizing differentiated learning. One trip participant spoke of seeing an instructor use four different methods of teaching the same concept, all at the same time in the same classroom, with different students succeeding through different methods. They also had praise for the widely adhered-to practice of encouraging individual students to set individual goals for their day's lessons as well as for their entire school year. The report of their trip wasn't entirely rosy, though: the !principals reported seeing almost all special needs students segregated into specialized schools, with little or no socialization with students who are more successful learners in a traditional classroom environment. After comparing with the facilities in the UK, they also expressed gratitude for the quality of Ontario's school buildings, libraries and computer technology systems. concerned that there weren't many qualified trappers who would do the job for $60. He felt that if it gets busy the few that would work for that amount might not be available when needed. Campbell said that this is the first year they have ever had to trap beavers so he didn't think demand would be arr issue. Councillor , Archie MacGowan suggested going ahead with the $60 fee. "We can always up it if we need to."