Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan celebrates grad class of 2026

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Formerly known as a General Educational Development (GED), the program is now called a Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC). For some people, it’s the only form of a high school graduation they can get. For others, it’s a required credential they need to advance in their career. 

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For whatever reason a person would need a CAEC, the instructors at LDAS try to tailor their approach as best they can to each individual. In some cases, a student can dedicate a couple of months to earn theirs, while another person can spread their classes out over a few years while still maintaining their career. 

“We really try to build a relationship with one another. (One of our students) for example, she wasn’t comfortable in a high school setup, so that’s why she didn’t finish high school. Then when she shared that during our first interview, I was like, ‘I’ll make sure that you will feel welcome and you will feel that you belong in LDAS’.” 

There are branches of the LDAS in other cities such as Saskatoon and Regina, but they don’t host the usual graduation ceremonies like the one in Prince Albert. In fact, members of the Saskatoon branch were in attendance to celebrate Prince Albert’s graduates. 

Acdal said that a big reason Prince Albert’s branch takes the time to celebrate their graduates is because of the close bonds they form with their students. 

“I think that’s something that the instructors and the administration here in PA makes it special for us because we wanted them to celebrate their success, right? For the past years, it has been a great journey for most of our students, so we try to make this day special, even if it’s like a short program. We want them to feel that there are a part of us.” 

Only five of the 12 graduating students were present for Thursday’s graduation ceremony as the other seven graduates have already used their CAECs to enter the workforce. 

Aside from adult education, the LDAS also perform psych assessments for children and parents to help identify learning disabilities, tutoring, and ADHD coaching.

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nick.nielsen@pattisonmedia.com