9. Why create a new program when schools already do transition planning?

The School Leavers Program does not replace other supports a student may receive, such as transition planning efforts with a Student Planning Team. Students in the School Leavers Program will have the opportunity to work with the Local Area Coordinator who will support their transition from school to community. This new approach will help to more effectively and intentionally strengthen the bridge between the public education system and the programming and services offered through the Disability Support Program (DSP). 

The School Leavers Program was developed in response to the findings of the Human Rights Review and Remedy for the Findings of Systemic Discrimination Against Nova Scotians with Disabilities, also known as the Remedy. It states, “intentional efforts targeting school leavers can prevent crisis and out of community placement while creating local community pathways. More information about The Remedy can be found here: https://www.dsp-transformation.ca/