This document was last revised in 2000 and, while may still be useful in a general sense, should not be depended on for the most up-to-date information concerning ministry policy.

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Students with Special Needs

Where a student with special needs is expected to achieve or surpass the learning outcomes set out in the provincial curriculum, regular grading practices and reporting procedures will be followed. However, instructional and assessment methods for some students with special needs may differ, and this will be reflected in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Students working on the outcomes of the prescribed curriculum with adaptations to instructional materials or the learning environment will receive regular grading.

Where it is determined that a student is not capable of achieving the learning outcomes set out in the provincial curriculum and substantial modification to the learning outcomes is necessary because of the student's special needs, specific individual goals and objectives will be established for the student in his or her IEP. In this case, letter grades are not appropriate, and structured written comments will be used to report on the level of the student's success in achieving these modified goals and objectives.