Special Education
Parent's Guide to Individual Education Planning
"The purpose of the British Columbia school system is to enable learners to develop their individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy, democratic and pluralistic society and a prosperous and sustainable economy." |
| 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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