FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the registration process?
Step 1: Contact the AAADD Coordinator to schedule a visit/information session.
Step 2: Tour AAADD facilities to obtain the detailed information of our services
Step 3: Complete the application form, if interested in AAADD

2. Do students have to be assessed to be accepted in AAADD?
In order to determine if AAADD corresponds to the student’s needs, an assessment will be completed in literacy and numeracy. Assessments are conducted in the summer months following the registration.

3. What documents are needed for me to apply?
Students must provide a copy of their last school report card (IEP) as well as a psychological assessment (if available).

4. How long can I be in AAADD?
Students can attend AAADD courses for a maximum of four years. A fifth year may be available for students who switch from evening to day courses subject to capacity and demand. Here are the different options:

5. What are the school year dates?
AAADD runs 40 weeks per year, beginning at the end of August and running through to the end of June. Students also benefit from a Christmas and a March break.

6. What is the AAADD class schedule?
Day students attend classes Monday to Friday for half of the day, either in the morning or the afternoon. They have a choice of signing up for in person learning at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe campus, or remote/online learning. Evening students can attend classes either Tuesday and/or Wednesday night (offered in person only).

7. How many students per class?
Twelve. Our students must be able to work in a ratio of one to twelve.

8. Does AAADD have a waiting list?
Yes, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the coordinator as soon as possible, even before the completion of high school.

9. How does the waiting list work?
On a yearly basis, class openings become available for both day and evening classes. Evening students, have priority for day class offerings, any other openings are offered to people on the wait list.

10. What happens if I am on the waiting list and turn down an offer to start in AAADD?
Should AAADD offer you to start and you turn it down, it is possible to remain on the waiting list and maintain your order of priority.

11. Do AAADD students get a report cards and a portfolio?

Report cards are completed twice a year, once at the end of the fall semester (December) and again at the end of the spring semester (June). At that same time, students obtain their portfolio which includes all of the work they have done in class. Parents wanting/needing more frequent feedback can contact us.

12. What level of schooling does the education material correspond to?
In English and math, students work at their own level and their own pace. The math material ranges from level 1 to level 4 and in English material ranges from level 1 to level 7.

13. What support do students get while in AAADD?
AAADD students must have a level of independence which allows integration into full college activities. Students must also be able to work in a 1 to 12 ratio.

14. Does AAADD have a trial period?
The first semester serves as a trial period. It provides an opportunity to determine if AAADD is “the right match” for the individual. Students will be evaluated based on attendance, punctuality, motivation, behaviour and progress. Upon meeting all requirements, the student will advance to the next semester.

15. What do students obtain upon completing AAADD?
Upon finishing 4 years of day classes, students receive a Certificate of Completion. A Certificate of Attendance is given to students leaving earlier.

16. What about confidentiality?
AAADD students are considered as adults and as such, the college needs a student signed permission to release any information to parents/guardians or other.

17. Can AAADD students access college services?
Students can benefit from the use of various college services such as: the Observatory, the Cafeteria, the Fitness Zone, Counselling, and Health Services.

18. Are AAADD student’s part-time or full-time students?
AAADD students are part-time students.

19. Can AAADD student apply for OSAP?
No.

20. Is the college accessible?
Algonquin College and AAADD classrooms are accessible to students with limited mobility; however, students must be able to function independently in AAADD classes.

21. Does AAADD provide transportation?
No, the OC Transpo Baseline station is located on the campus and a Para Transpo stop is located in the same building as AAADD classes. Para Transpo phone number is 613-244-7272.

22. Does AAADD have a Student Council?
Yes, a new student council is elected yearly. Their mandate is to help with fundraising activities, and planning and organizing activities and outings for day students.

23. Does AAADD have Alumni services
Yes, the Circle of Friends Event held yearly in May, welcomes current and alumni students.

24. How do I attain a T4A receipts?
The T4A are for students who received funds through the AAADD Special Bursary (“Other income”). This will be mailed to you from Algonquin College.

25. How do I attain a T2202A?
AAADD courses are not postsecondary courses (they are continuing education courses) so an official tuition tax receipt (T2202A) is not issued.

26. Can I use Passport Funding to pay for tuition?
Yes. Passport Funding will cover AAADD tuition because AAADD students are not eligible for OSAP, however, it must be stated on your passport application that OSAP is NOT applicable to AAADD students.