private

Shining Stars School

1700 Mazo Crescent Mississauga, ON Canada, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1Y8

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 5
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Rania Ghobrial
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $25,000 – $49,994 /year

Admissions process

Families are encouraged to schedule a school tour. No formal diagnosis is required for enrollment. Skills-based assessments are available for parents interested in understanding their child's needs.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Waldorf
Class size: Tuition
Accreditation: Shining Stars School received Ministry of Education approval in 2023 and offers a Ministry of Education accredited curriculum. · Shining Stars Support Services is an accredited OAP provider.

Course descriptions

Kindergarten, ages 4–5

Developmentally appropriate learning focused on curiosity, communication, critical thinking and inclusive participation.

Elementary, ages 6–11 / Grades 1–5

Individualized modified, alternative or accommodated curriculum options designed from assessment and family input, supporting cognitive, emotional, social and physical development.

ABA and natural-environment teaching

The school describes one-to-one behavioral supports integrated with an inclusive classroom, including communication, self-regulation and co-regulation goals. It says a formal diagnosis is not required; families may request a skills-based assessment.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Autism Spectrum Disorder and related learning difficulties. · Applied Behaviour Analysis. · Individualized academic, behavioural, communication, social, and daily living skills development.

Learning support

Individualized and group instructional supports for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder · developmental disabilities · ADHD · and Asperger’s Disorder · following ABA principles. Programs include ABA · speech-language therapy · and occupational therapy. · One-on-one therapy and group instructional support. · Individual Academic and Behavioural Plans informed by assessments of learning, language, academic, and functional living skills. · BCBA oversight and collaboration with families. · Communication support, including augmentative and alternative communication. · Skills-based assessments available to families seeking to understand their child's needs.

Student life

Sports

Exercise and fitness programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Clubs and extracurricular activities: No current school-club list was found on the official school page. Do not confuse its clinical support/therapy services with school clubs.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor activities: No current outdoor-education curriculum or field-trip program was listed on the reviewed official school page.

About the school

Shining Stars School is an alternative school in Mississauga, Ontario, serving children ages 4–11 with diverse learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and related difficulties. It offers individualized, inclusive programming from Kindergarten to Grade 5.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located in Clarkson
Mississauga
Ontario.

What makes the school distinct

Integrates Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with an inclusive school curriculum.
Individualized and differentiated programs developed with a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst team and family input.
Combines one-on-one therapy with Natural Environmental Teaching.
No formal diagnosis is required for enrollment.