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 BRA0091Baha'i Faith, Baha'i Community of Mississauga (The)   905-565-5594 Baha'i Faith in Mississauga holds classes for children and junior youth focusing on moral development and virtues training * holds regular devotional gatherings and informal discussion groups * study circles exploring such topics as prayers, meditation, spirituality, developing divine attributes, life after death * these sessions are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds * member of Peel Peace Campaign, Peel Multicultural Council, Interfaith * Baha'i Faith in Canada collaborates with national and provincial level organizations on issues such as the environment, human rights, rights of the children, drug abuse, education, healing, racism, literacy and the equality of women and men * encourages unity among all religious groups and cultural backgrounds.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0122Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School, District Alternative Program 2495 Credit Valley Road 
Mississauga, ON L5M 4G8		 905-412-1000 District Alternative Secondary programs are designed for students who require a non-traditional approach to learning with varied program delivery options and for whom the regular secondary setting has not led to successful completion of credits and for students who require a flexible learning landscape to balance personal schedules. 
 
The primary focus is to prepare students to return to community school, to integrate into the world of work or to successfully transition to post-secondary institutions. 
 
Students are eligible to participate in an outdoor experiential excursion such as Outward Bound Canada that provides opportunity to learn, reflect and challenge the self in body, mind and spirit.		   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0118Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, Caledon Schools 40 Matheson Blvd W 
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C5		 School Board 905-890-1221 Click on web site link to view list of schools in the Town of Caledon.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0125Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board 40 Matheson Blvd W 
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C5		 905-890-1221 Provides elementary and secondary school education according to the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education and the policy set up by the Board. Provides religious education at elementary and secondary school levels. Special additional programs include psychology and speech therapy, special education classes, ESL (English As A Second Language) and FSL (French As A Second Language) classes, continuing education, computers and family life education. 
 
CONTINUING EDUCATION 
905-891-9263 
Offers a variety of programs for adults including: computer courses; credit courses; general interest courses; English As A Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) classes; Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation courses; citizenship courses in international languages and many others. 
 
DUFFERIN-PEEL ADULT LEARNING CENTRES 
These centres provide opportunities for adults to enhance their employability skills. The focus is on computer training, personal life and job skills, and secondary credit courses for the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). ESL classes offered also have an employability focus. Offered at the following addresses: 
 
ST GABRIEL ADULT LEARNING CENTRE (MALTON) 
3750 Brandon Gate Dr, Mississauga 
905-362-0701; fax 905-362-0706 
 
BRIAN J FLEMING CATHOLIC ADULT LEARNING CENTRE 
870 Queen St W, Port Credit (NOT Streetsville) 
Lakeshore Rd W & Mississauga Rd 
905-891-3034; fax 905-8981-6602 
 
SPECIAL EDUCATION 
Offers a continuum of educational programs for students with special needs, as well as assessment, short-term counselling and referral services to school-age children and their families, as well as home/school consultation and support. 
 
TRANSPORTATION 
905-890-0708 ext 23220 
Questions regarding transportation for both school boards in Peel Region are handled by the following offices: 
 
South - 905-890-6362 ext. 24970 
Central - 905-890-0614 ext. 24973 
North - 905-890-6000 ext. 24976 
 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0119Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Brampton Schools 40 Matheson Blvd W 
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C5		 School Board 905-890-1221 Click on web site link to view list of schools in the City of Brampton.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0120Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Mississauga Schools 40 Matheson Blvd W 
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C5		 School Board 905-890-1221 Click on web site link to view list of schools in the City of Mississauga.   Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0116Islamic Private Board of Education (Ont), Al-Iman School Al-Iman School 
253 Summerlea Rd, Units 1-4 
Brampton, ON L6T 5A8		 905-799-9231 Full time religious private school (Islamic) JK-Gr 8. Weekend religious education programs. Summer school religious and academic (JK-Grade 8). 
Tutorial services are available for a wide range of subjects.		 *Mon-Fri 9am-4pm * Sat & Sun 9am-2pm 
Tutorial Services - Weekends, some evenings		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0152Isna Elementary School 1525 Sherway Dr 
Mississauga, ON L4X 1C5		 905-272-4303 Follows provincial guidelines for core subjects. Curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic studies. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordCDR0153Isna High School 2200 South Sheridan Way 
Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4		 905-403-8406 ext 300 Follows provincial guidelines for core subjects. Curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic studies. * Mon-Thu 8 am-3 pm  
* Fri 8 am-2:30 pm		 Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0154Muslim Community Services, Brampton Civic Centre 
150 Central Park Dr, Ste 304 
Brampton, ON L6T 2T9		 Brampton North Office 905-790-1910 
Brampton South Office 905-790-8482 
Mississauga Office 905-828-2001		 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support: A program to assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-7:00 pm Add Record Add Record
Map RecordMAL0181Muslim Community Services, Mississauga 4120 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 43 
Mississauga, ON L5L 5S9		 Mississauga West 905-828-2001 
 Muslim Community Services (MCS)  
 
Is a not-for-profit multi-service agency, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, focusing on the needs of immigrants, newcomers, refugees and other community members through direct service provision in a manner that facilitates access to community and social support functions * agency helps to reduce individual's isolation, minimize barriers, strengthen community and thus work towards community integration * services offered include:  
Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) that provides basic language training in one of the Canada's official languages to adults immigrants after their arrival in Canada so that they may acquire the necessary language skills to integrate into Canadian society * offers English classes including Literacy and LINC Levels 1-7 at the Brampton and Mississauga locations * childcare for eligible participants is available at both sites. Violence Against Women Program provides holistic approach towards family violence * while dealing with women who are victims of abuse. It takes into consideration the related issues of low education, lack of information, low self-esteem, financial dependency, and emotional, psychological and social problems of the entire family, especially children * developed with sensitivity for the cultural needs of women in Peel Region * includes crisis counselling, creating safety plan, emotional support, and information and referral * women are served one-on-one basis or in group setting* The program also helps children who have witnessed abuse in their homes * program will provide early intervention * safe place for women and children to discuss the violence they have experienced * healing process and support * initiative is a joint venture of many organizations in the Region of Peel.  
Newcomer Settlement Program - intake * assessment * form filling * referrals * support groups * supportive counselling * life skills workshops and seminars on topics that will help access services, integration * with the help of Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).  
Employment Support Programto assist the unemployed or under-employed with job search support * labour market information * job referral * work trials or placements * seminars on employment issues * training information with the help of BMC * Support Groups, monthly meetings for women and seniors to dialogue, solving their problems through peer support, networking, information sharing and time for themselves * group meetings increases awareness on services, resources available for women and empower them to deal with day-to-day realities, develop higher self-esteem, confidence and language skills for the labour market*  
Income Tax Clinic; annual free tax clinic conducted by volunteer professionals accountants and team from the Revenue Canada, Certified General Accountants (CGA) to assist low-income individuals, seniors, families, social assistance recipients and newcomers to prepare income tax returns.		 Offices Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm Add Record Add Record