Developmentally Delayed Program Reflection Paper

10dale:
Many of us Rosedalians don’t know what goes on behind the scenes of the Developmentally Delayed (DD) Program so on Tuesday, April 11th, I went downstairs to find out what went into organizing and managing Rosedale’s DD class.
In my quest to find information I spoke with Ms. Bussue, the classroom’s teacher, and she introduced me to the basics of the program she runs with the help of Ms. Banfield, the programs Educational Assistant (EA).
While Ms. Bussue and Ms. Banfield oversee the program they are occasionally assisted by a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or a peer tutor.
In the TDSB there are programs for students who are developmentally and/or physically delayed, ranging from elementary to secondary school. These programs are structured to address the particular educational needs of the student enrolled and

Ms. Bussue understands that, like with any student, not everyone has a perfect home life so she takes it upon herself to help build their self esteem as best she can in the classroom.
The program also works to widen the students social circle in three ways: by having them mingle with Rosedale students in the Bridges club at least two times a month, participate in social time on Fridays in class, and also by giving them the opportunity to be mentored by the students at Branksome Hall, an all private girls school located near Sherbourne.
Not even halfway through our interview I had a clear perception of who Ms. Bussue was and that was a woman who is very invested in making sure her students are able to succeed on their own; a teacher who wants the best for them. While my introduction to the class was brief I found that my interview was able to shed light on the work and effort put into the program run by Ms. Bussue and Ms. Banfield here at Rosedale Heights School of the