Alberta teachers say they aren’t equipped to help students with complex needs | Unpublished
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Author: Dave McGinn
Publication Date: October 10, 2025 - 20:09

Alberta teachers say they aren’t equipped to help students with complex needs

October 10, 2025

Tamara Kovitch’s 10-year-old daughter used to see a speech language pathologist at school three times a week to help with her dyslexia and dysgraphia, a neurological condition that affects writing ability.

Now, because of budget cuts, the pathologist only comes once every three weeks, she said. Her seven-year-old son has ADHD and also needs extra support – despite his teacher’s best efforts, he often struggles academically.



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