Special Education
Parent's Guide to Individual Education Planning
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| Mission Statement: Ministry of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights 1993 - 6 - 1 (B.C. Reg. 190/93) |
CONTENTS
Definitions of some terms used in this guide
- Individual Education Plan
- Educational Program
- Learning Outcomes
- Adaptations
- Modifications
I. Introduction : The Individual Learner's Potential
- The Student with Special Needs
- Identifying Special Needs
- What Do IEPs Include?
- Making Transitions Easier
III. The IEP: Step By Step, Who's Involved?
- Talking with the Teacher
- Involving Others
- The School-Based Team
- The IEP Team
- The School-Based/IEP Teams: Roles and Responsibilities
IV. The Parent's Role in Planning the IEP
- What Are Parents' Rights and Responsibilities in their Children's Education?
- How Can Parents Support IEP Planning?
V. The Parent's Role in Making The IEP Work
- How Can Parents Prepare for a School-Based or IEP Team Meeting?
- What Are the Key Issues in an IEP Meeting from a Parent's Perspective?
- How Can Parents Help their Children in the IEP Process?
- How Can Parents Help the School Support their Children?
VI. How Learning Is Assessed, Evaluated, and Reported
- What Kind Of Reports Can Parents Expect from the School?
- What About Credentials in the Graduation Years?
- How Do Special Needs and IEPs Apply to Provincial Examinations?
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