# Seed Lite

Seed Lite is a small taste of the Seed program. It is an ADST module available for Grades 4-8 students in LS and IE and is a great way for a student, family, and teacher to experience the additional support for student success that is at the heart of Seed.

<p class="callout info">[Click here](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/inclusive-education-program/page/seed-grades-5-9) to learn more about the vision and overview of the Seed program.</p>

Seed Lite students use tools such as Google Workspace, Read&amp;Write, and Grammarly that allow for natural integration of differentiation in student work. Sample topics include:

- Digital Citizenship
- Maximizing Your Learning Style
- Pixton
- Hour of Code
- Google Earth
- Brush Ninja and Google Slides

#### 2026 Schedule

Classes are held on Zoom on Wednesdays at 9:00-9:45am on the following dates:

- January 28
- February 4, 11, 18, 25
- March 4, 11
- April 1, 8, 15

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#### Required Technology

- Laptop (PC or Mac recommended; Chromebooks may have limited functions)
- Webcam and microphone
- High-speed internet

#### Application Process

The Seed Lite Application must be filled out by an IE RA, LSC or IE Case Manager.<span style="font-weight: 400;"> Please communicate with them. If you desire to communicate with Mr. Gibson (Seed Lite teacher) to learn more details and see if this is a good fit for your student, please email to set up an appointment at </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><bgibson@onlineschool.ca></span>

<p class="callout info">The application deadline is **Thursday, January 22, 2026** at **4:00pm**.</p>

Seed Lite students are required to have Google Workspace, Grammarly, and Read&amp;Write. Parents can fill out the Universal Supports Form.

<span style="font-weight: 400;"> [Universal Supports Form](https://forms.kccnet.ca/view.php?id=668436 "UNIVERSAL SUPPORTS FORM")</span>

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Once approved for the program, students will have the course added in Encom, and your teacher will email further information, including links to the synchronous classes.

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<p class="callout info">If you have any questions, please reach out to Seed Program Administrator [Steve Bastian](mailto:sbastian@onlineschool.ca).</p>