The Vancouver Learning Centre
is the "Village" it takes
to get the very best outcome
for each learner.

The VLC is not a school but a Specialist Learning Centre. The VLC delivers a team-based process. A teaching captain is assigned to oversee the program delivery and to be the main contact with the parents who then become an integrated part of the team. Schools can then be involved as appropriate.

In the case of home schooling, the curriculum, homework tasks, testing, and the program to earn credentials and provide oversight to the curriculum is up to the distance education school. This becomes the learner’s school and the VLC will work collaboratively with the school’s contact person and will actively address all IEPs or special needs developed by that school.

Whether the student attends on site at VLC and remains as part of a class or works with a distance education school, the VLC becomes the specialist provider of one to one teaching based on the special needs of the learner in collaboration with the learner’s parents and the contact person assigned by the school.

The Vancouver Learning Centre
is the "Village" it takes
to get the very best outcome
for each learner.

Children develop skills at various rates. While most young learners are bright, curious, and eager to learn, some display accelerated development, often remarkable even when accompanied by learning disabilities or conditions like autism. Recognizing and nurturing this early development is essential, as it often signals exceptional potential. Without adequate support, these children may experience distress or anxiety.

For children aged 3-5 who learn outside a structured classroom environment, there is often an opportunity to progress at their own pace. These children may acquire skills beyond those of their kindergarten peers, explore interests passionately, and develop a readiness to thrive in school. However, when children accustomed to learning freely enter a traditional classroom, they may face challenges adjusting to standardized instruction. For them, topics may feel repetitive or unengaging, potentially dampening their enthusiasm for learning and even for school.

Signs to look for:

  • Advanced Development in Young Children
  • Advanced language skills or fluency in multiple language
  • Proficiency in foundational skills, such as reading, writing, or math
  • Intense curiosity or passion for learning in specific areas
  • Interest in puzzles, complex systems, or problem-solving
  • Talent in music, arts, or sports
  • Exceptional personal awareness, emotional intelligence, or social skills

When young children display remarkable abilities, recognizing and nurturing this early development is essential.

Parents Advisory

Note: For children 6 to 12 seeGiftedness, Advanced Achievement. Children develop skills at various rates. While most young learners are bright, curious, and eager to learn, some display accelerated...

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