Below you will find the table of contents with links to the major topics within the Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines PDF.
Introduction to this Manual ( PDF) |
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Introduction |
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Glossary |
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Special Education Policy |
B. Roles and Responsibilities ( PDF) |
B.1 |
Ministry of Education |
B.2 |
School Districts |
B.3 |
Schools |
B.4 |
Parents |
B.5 |
Students |
C. Developing an Individual Education Plan ( PDF) |
C.1 |
An Overview of the Process |
C.2 |
Identification/Assessment |
C.3 |
Planning |
C.4 |
Program Support & Implementation |
C.5 |
Evaluation of Student Learning |
C.6 |
Reporting Student Progress |
C.7 |
Students with Different Cultural or Linguistic Backgrounds |
D. Special Considerations: Services ( PDF) |
D.1 |
Learning Assistance Services |
D.2 |
Counselling in Schools |
D.3 |
School Psychology Services |
D.4 |
Speech-Language Pathology |
D.5 |
Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy |
D.6 |
Hospital Education Services |
D.7 |
Homebound Education Services |
D.8 |
Distributed Learning |
D.9 |
Funding Special Education Services - Update |
E. Special Needs Categories ( PDF) |
E.1 |
Considerations for Reporting |
E.2 |
Intellectual Disabilities |
E.3 |
Learning Disabilities |
E.4 |
Gifted |
E.5 |
Behavioural Needs or Mental Illness |
E.6 |
Physically Dependent |
E.7 |
DeafBlind |
E.8 |
Physical Disabilities or Chronic Health Impairments |
E.9 |
Visual Impairments |
E.10 |
Deaf or Hard of Hearing |
E.11 |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
F. Provincial Resource Programs ( PDF) |
F.1 |
Provincial Resource Programs - PRPs |
F.2 |
Eligibility for PRP Status |
F.3 |
Procedures for Designation |
F.4 |
List of Programs |
G. Quick Reference - Internet Resources ( PDF) |
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H.1 |
Accessible School Facilities Planning |
H.2 |
Access to Equipment, Technology and Services |
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- Auditory Training Equipment (ATE) |
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- Cochlear Implantation Support |
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- Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI) |
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- Braille Instructional Program (PRCVI) |
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- Special Education Technology-BC (SET-BC) |
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- Provincial Outreach Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
H.3 |
Adjudication: Provincial Examinations |
H.4 |
Appeals: Resolution of Conflicts |
H.5 |
Classification of Educational and Psychological Tests (Levels A-C) |
H.6 |
Distributed Learning for Students with Special Needs |
H.7 |
Full Day Kindergarten |
H.8 |
In-School Nursing Support Services for Special Needs |
H.9 |
Integrated Services & Case Management |
H.10 |
Relevant Governing Legislation: School Act - Ministerial Orders |
H.11 |
Student Records: Use and Management |
H.12 |
Summary: Distributed Learning Policy |
H.13 |
Summary: Funding Special Needs Policy |
H.14 |
Transition Planning |
H.15 |
Transportation |
H.16 |
Work Experience |
