Special support

Surveying the learning skills, studies supporting learning skills and the special support

Surveying the learning skills

At the beginning of the studies, you are given tests measuring your study skills (reading and writing, mathematics). In this phase, you should think about what is easy for you in studying and where you might need help. You should discuss these learning-related thoughts and questions with your coaching teacher or a special needs teacher.

Studies supporting learning skills

Studies supporting learning skills are aimed to facilitate the prerequisites for success in studies. Studies are only possible for vocational upper secondary qualification students. These studies do not accumulate competency points for the qualification.

These studies can be used to support, for example, the development of Finnish language skills or general study skills. Studies are planned with individual goals and are part of your PCDP. The learning environments of these studies vary from school facilities to different workshop environments.

Special support

During your studies, you have the right to receive special support if needed. You can get special support, for example, due to learning difficulties, illness or some other personal reason. Support is planned individually for you and documented in your PCDP. Support is usually given regularly throughout the studies. You can study in the same group with other students, but if necessary, support is offered in small groups or as individual guidance. Support is provided by special needs teachers together with vocational teachers and subject teachers.


Special needs teachers in Riveria

Joensuu Jukolankatu
  • Mining, land and infrastructure construction
  • Land surveying

Esko Komulainen

Teacher, full-time

Mining, land and infrastructure construction

+358 50 452 6242


  • Logistics
  • Forestry

Reetta Kuittinen

Special needs teacher

Industry and bioeconomy

+358 50 430 3430

Joensuu Niittylahti

Merja Mäenpää

Lecturer

Education and guidance

+358 50 431 9098

Joensuu Niskala
  • Food production, restaurant and catering
  • Tourism

Päivi Sirkkiä

Special needs teacher

Service provision

+358 50 433 7659


  • Education and guidance

Merja Mäenpää

Lecturer

Education and guidance

+358 50 431 9098

Kati Männynsalo

teacher, full-time

Education and guidance

+358 50 573 2090


  • TUVA – instruction preparing for vocational upper secondary education

Liisa Honkanen

Special needs teacher

Well-being and health

+358 50 467 7675

Joensuu Peltola
  • Vehicle technology
  • Agriculture

Hanna Mäntynen

Special needs teacher

Industry and bioeconomy

+358 50 598 9090


  • Food production, restaurant and catering
  • Property services
  • Electricity, process and automation industry
  • Safety
  • Information and telecommunications technology

Tiina Reinikainen

Special needs teacher

Construction

+358 50 452 5712


  • Hairdressing and beauty care
  • Culture
Eeva Suomalainen

Eeva Suomalainen

Special needs teacher

Well-being and health

+358 50 577 7607


  • Machine and production technology
  • Machine, metal and plastic industry
Tuula Saari-Järvelin

Tuula Saari-Järvelin

Special needs teacher / coordinator

Industry and bioeconomy

+358 50 534 8160


  • Laboratory technology
  • Building maintenance technology
  • Information and communication technology
Riitta Paajanen

Riitta Paajanen

Special needs teacher

Construction

+358 50 310 0843


  • Business and entrepreneurship

Tiina Liuski

Special needs teacher

Service provision

+358 50 463 0230


  • Social and health care

Erja Vipuveräjä

Special needs teacher

Well-being and health

+358 50 577 7618


  • Construction, wood processing and surface treatment technology
Jussi Mutanen

Jussi Mutanen

Special needs teacher

Construction, wood processing and surface treatment technology

+358 50 564 1015


  • TUVA – instruction preparing for vocational upper secondary education

Liisa Honkanen

Special needs teacher

Well-being and health

+358 50 467 7675


Kitee

Tero Mäkinen

Special needs teacher

Construction

+358 50 516 2290

Lieksa
Irene Martiskainen

Irene Martiskainen

Special needs teacher

Service provision

+358 50 342 4026

Nurmes
Marjut Sihvonen

Marjut Sihvonen

Special needs teacher

Industry and bioeconomy

+358 50 533 7297

Outokumpu
Tarja Ruuska

Tarja Ruuska

Special needs teacher

Well-being and health

+358 50 530 2846

Valtimo
Marjut Sihvonen

Marjut Sihvonen

Special needs teacher

Industry and bioeconomy

+358 50 533 7297