Special Education


Students With Intellectual Disabilities
A Resource Guide for Teachers


Appendix 4: Sample Questions to Discuss at the School-based Team Meeting/Planning Meeting

  • Who will be the coordinator of the Individual Education Plan?
  • What, if any, preparation time will be pro- vided for planning?
  • Will the student be integrated into my class full time?
  • Is there a teacher in the district who has a student with similar needs with whom I could meet?
  • Are the procedures in place for emergency evacuation, if assistance is required for this student/
  • Who are the Child's alternate contacts if the parent or guardian is not reachable?
  • Is this student on medication? Who is respon- sible for the administration?
  • Does the student have seizures? If so, how should I handle them?
  • What transportation arrangements have to be, or have been, established?
  • If there is an early dismissal, how does this student get home?
  • Does the student have an assistant? Part time or full time?
  • Who else can help me with this student?
  • What other people/agencies are involved with this child?
  • Are there any community arrangements that will impact on this child's program?
  • Is the student able to use the washroom in- dependently?
  • Can the student manage dressing and lunch routines independently?
  • Does the student need special supervision at recess and lunch/
  • If the door is left open, will the student be safe?
  • Are there other behaviours that I need to be aware of?
  • Is there special equipment (e.g., augmenta- tive communication ) for this student?
  • Is preferential seating recommended for this student?
  • Are there any changes to facilities required in the classroom/school?
  • What adaptations to instruction/materials should I make?
  • Who will support me in these modifications and adaptations?
  • What modifications do I need to make to the curriculum I teach?
  • What should I keep in mind concerning as- sessment and reporting on this student?
  • What assessments have already been done, and what is the process for getting an assess- ment done if there has not been one?
  • What support materials can I access to assist me with this student?