As Ranch Ehrlo’s 50^th anniversary approaches, there’s no better time to highlight some of our top-notch programming. First up are our education programs. We’re proud of our diverse education services which offer resources to students who have not traditionally had success in the classroom and vocational programs for clients with mental and cognitive disabilities.

Most youth coming to Ranch Ehrlo have had little success in school. Frustration and failure have often led to anger or withdrawal.

To meet this challenge, the agency provides structured educational environments within Ranch-operated Schaller, Hansen, and Ellen Gunn education centres located on our three campuses. The agency also has a Transition Program in Regina which prepares youth to transition from their intake classroom toward a mainstream placement.

Each school provides an environment for academic assessment, modified programming, and behaviour stabilization in preparation for future educational placements.

As students progress and their behaviours change, they are moved to classrooms in city schools under the supervision of a teacher and an educational assistant employed by the Ranch. This provides an opportunity for students to adjust to what will be required in a regular school. The only difference in these classrooms is that the number of students is kept small in order to provide more individual attention to each student.

We also offer learning and vocational programs for clients with developmental and cognitive disabilities. The Learning Centre is a special education program designed to meet the needs of young adults who have complex developmental and sensory needs.

Ranch Ehrlo’s Community Vocational Education and Alternative Vocational Education programs provide a variety of work training experience and skill development designed to assist those with mental and cognitive disabilities.

All of our programs are holistic and have been developed to focus on all aspects of life, and are based on four cornerstones: clinical treatment, education, work, and recreation.

Read more about how our educational program work and how we measure success.