Ed-Vance Program

Registration Information

Quad 1 Registration Information for classes starting in September 2010  

The Ed-Vance Program at Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre and Secondary School will be accepting new students for Quad 1 classes, Septmber 2010 to November 2010. Students who are interested in joining our Ed-Vance Program MUST attend an information session, and bring a copy of their most recent transcript (credit counselling summary), along with 2 letters of reference.

The information session dates for September 2010 classes are:

Monday, August 30 at 10:45am

and

Tuesday, August 31 at 10:45am

After the information session students will be given an interview date and time. 

What is Ed-Vance?

Ed-Vance is an intensive and highly personal full-time program. It builds your self-confidence as it develops your academic skills.  If your goal is to graduate and enter the workforce, or you want to pursue college or university opportunities, Yorkdale is the place for you.  We offer a wide range of subjects: Science, English, Business, Social Studies, Math, Physical Education, Career Studies, Technology and Art, and balance a strong emphasis on literacy with the development of Essential Skills. In addition, special Co-operative Education placements provide real-world tests of your abilities and maturity.

Ed-Vance Requirements

• Students between 18 and 20 years old
• Students should have a minimum of 5 credits
• Students should have grade 9 English
• Students who have been away from school for at least one semester
• Students who are committed and serious about learning

38 Orfus Rd
North York, ON
M6A 1L6
Phone: 416-395-3350
Fax: 416-395-4456

(click for directions)

Why should you choose Yorkdale’s Ed-Vance Program?

• We are a program of 150 students who have the opportunity to complete their diploma 
• You can earn credits fast - up to 12 credits in just one year!
• Take advantage of PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) and have the opportunity to earn credits for knowledge and skills acquired outside of the classroom.  See below for more information about PLAR
• There is a meal program with food served daily at no cost to our Ed-Vance students
• Free lunch time sports, including basketball, soccer, and volleyball
• Field trips which promote socialization (Zoo, Science Centre, etc.) click here
• Teachers are dedicated and caring
• A guidance counselor and a youth worker provide ongoing support
  

If you need support with your education and career direction, we can help.

How do you sign up?

• Attend an Information Session
• Sign up for an interview
• Attend the interview with all required documentation

To learn more about how to apply to our Ed-Vance Program click here

Students who are interested in joining the Ed-Vance Program at Yorkdale MUST attend the information session.   After the information session students will be given an interview date and time.  Students who arrive late for the information session will not be given an interview.

We welcome new students in September, November, February, and April. 

PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)

PLAR is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby students may obtain credits for prior learning.  Prior learning includes the knowledge and skills that students have acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside secondary school.  Students may have their knowledge and skills evaluated against the expectations outlined in provincial curriculum policy documents in order to earn credits towards their secondary school diploma.

What is PLAR?

• PLAR is a process whereby students may obtain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma for knowledge and skills that they have acquired outside of the classroom
• Students may challenge and earn up to 4 credits for prior learning
• Students prior learning is assessed and evaluated to determine whether they have met the provincial curriculum expectations in a specific course

How do I apply for PLAR?

• Students must be accepted into the Ed-Vance program
• As an Ed-Vance student at Yorkdale, you may challenge a grade 10, 11, or 12 course that is currently being taught in TDSB schools
• Students are responsible for initiating the challenge process, and for satisfying all of the performance requirements associated with the specific course challenged
• Students must submit reasonable evidence of demonstration of the provincial subject curriculum expectations, along with the challenge application, as proof that they are qualified to challenge for credits in a specific course

Course Options

Examples of some of the course offerings in the Ed-Vance Program at Yorkdale click here

The Ed-Vance Program demands commitment and seeks serious applicants only.  Enrolment is limited.

For more information call 416-395-6505 and ask for Ed-Vance!  Or email us at edvance@yorkdale.net