Ontario. Ministry of Education

Site: Milton

Service: Trillium Demonstration School

Record #: MIL0891
Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-878-2851 ext 320
Fax 905-878-4278
E-Mail desiree.smith@ontario.ca
Website tri.pdsbnet.ca
Contact Form tri.pdsbnet.ca/contact_us
Primary Contact Desiree Smith, Principal; Phone: 905-878-2851 ext 340

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provincial ministry responsible for policies and legislation regarding elementary and secondary education

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Established 1979
Funding Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A residential demonstration school for students with severe learning disabilities that also provides in-service teacher education and consultative services to school boards 

Main Services:

School program

  • an intensive and specialized program focusing on cognitive/language development for students with severe learning disabilities at elementary and secondary levels
  • goals and objectives are set in all courses and there is a variety of credit courses offered in the secondary program
  • assistive technology strategies are emphasized
  • initial consultations initiated by student's home school 

Residence program (Mon-Fri)

  • a structured program including individual and group counselling, instruction in social skills and recreational activities for students with severe learning disabilities 

In-service program

  • designed for Ontario educators only
  • one day workshops offered on learning disabilities and related topics that vary annually (see website in September for new list)
  • one day visiting teacher programs allowing teachers to tour school and classes  

Resources Services program

  • designed for Ontario school boards to assist them in developing programs for students with learning disabilities 
  • educational assessments for students who are potential candidates for Trillium program 

The Trillium Demonstration School serves as a catchment area inclusive of southern, central and mid-northern Ontario

Hours

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Identified students with learning challenges
Application

Student's home school or home school board to contact Trillium Resource Services department to request consultation, assessment, and/or application package

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Trillium Demonstration School, Building H
347 Ontario St S
Milton, ON L9T 3X9
Intersection Ontario St S and Derry Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities
Service Categories Educational Therapy ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Learning Disabilities ; Public Special Schools ~ Learning Disabilities