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Guides for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers

On this page you will find a number of guides which contain information about the supports, programs and services available for students with disabilities and special education needs in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø (³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø). If after reading a guide you require additional information, please reach out to the principal of your child’s school/your neighborhood school.


This guide provides information about programs and services for students with special education needs, including procedures involved in identifying a student as exceptional and in deciding on program placement.

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This guide will help you better understand the Referral Process for special education programs and services in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. Should you require additional information about the process, please contact your child’s teacher or principal.

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This guide explains the role of and processes involving Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs), outlines your rights as a parent and describes how your partnership is key to ensuring the appropriate decisions are made for your child.

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This guide explains what an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is, outlines your rights as a parent and describes how your partnership is key to ensuring the appropriate programming (assessment and instruction) decisions are made for your child.

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This guide explains the process used by ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø to address its duty to accommodate students who have complex physical/medical/safety needs and/or complex disabilities/special education needs.

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This guide outlines the role of Speech-Language pathologists (SLPs) in supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.

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This guide outlines the role of Psychology Services in supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.

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This guide outlines the role of Occupational and Physiotherapy Services supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.