Teen Education and Motherhood program (TEAM)
The TEAM program is for students between 14 and 20 in grades 9-12 who are pregnant or who have a child. The TEAM Program:
- individualizes the academic program to meet the student’s needs
- focuses on parenting skills
- supports teen mothers through a variety of workshops presented by the Peel Public Health Nurse
- requires students to fulfill the literacy requirement and 40 hours of Community Involvement to earn a high school diploma
- requires students to arrange for child care when their child is three months of age or older
Who can attend the TEAM program?
This program is open to students:
- who are pregnant or currently have children
- who attend or previously attended a Peel Board school
- who typically require at least three credits to graduate
- with average to above average academic potential
- who are willing to attend the program and meet program requirements
The purpose of the TEAM program is to:
- provide a supportive learning environment to encourage the students to complete their education
- provide a transition for students wishing to return to their home school, pursue post-secondary education, or seek employment
- provide opportunities to learn positive parenting skills
- provide opportunities for women to support each other
- facilitate contact between students and community service providers
Admission Process
Students must be referred to the TEAM program through their home school. Contact your home school for more information.