General Assembly on Adapted Education by AMASQ
- May 22
- 1 min read
The Coalition Jeunes+ participated in the first General Assembly on Adapted Education, organized by AMASQ (Alliance des milieux adaptés de scolarisation au Québec).
Some key figures on the current situation were presented:
In Quebec, 1 in 5 young people has a non-linear educational path.
Between 2001 and 2023, the number of students with disabilities or learning/adaptation difficulties (HDAA) more than doubled, rising from 10.8% to 22.8%.
16.3% of students leave secondary school without a diploma or qualification (40% for those with an identified difficulty code).
The following recurring and widely shared points emerged from the assembly :
A holistic approach is essential and requires multisectoral coordination that takes into account the interconnectedness of life domains as well as the impact of socioeconomic conditions.
It is crucial to strengthen the sense of competence and self-determination of learners, parents, and professionals.
Communication and partnerships must promote the recognition of expertise and improve service coordination, while also strengthening the role of parents.
Educational pathways and services must be flexible, tailored to individual needs, and adapted to students’ learning rhythms.
The Coalition Jeunes+ supports a holistic approach, which is essential to addressing the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness. Although most of these young people have experienced school dropout, they still wish to continue their education but face multiple barriers, such as financial difficulties, limited access to social housing, and rigid training programs. In this context, school becomes a crucial place not only for learning but also for preventing homelessness and social disaffiliation, by offering flexible pathways adapted to the specific needs of these young people.
