Specialized Services

Specialized Services - An Overview

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All students in Grand Erie have the ability to learn, communicate and hold an active role in their learning. We respect, honour and value the diversity of each student, and as educators are actively working to create accessible and inclusive learning environments where all students can LEAD, LEARN and INSPIRE. Grand Erie’s Special Education Plan provides the Ministry of Education, public and staff with information about special education programs, services and supports within the board to support student learning. If you did not find what you are looking for, have feedback for changes or improvement or would like to learn more – please provide input to us!

Specialized Services Guiding Principles:

It is the policy of Grand Erie  that Specialized Services within the Board are guided by the following principles:

• All students can succeed. Success looks different for different students.
• Education is differentiated for students, and provided for students in the whole class, in groups, and very rarely on a one-to-one basis.
• Students learn differently and have different educational goals. Educators respond to these differences when planning and delivering programs.
• The goal for all schools is to create environments that consider and include the learning needs of all students.
• Resources are provided to support students to become independent in reaching their educational goals.
• The classroom teacher and early childhood educator are the primary support for all students in school. Human resource supports such as learning resource teachers, educational assistants and other support staff work as a support to the classroom teacher and early childhood educator to address the needs of the students.
• Students are educated in their community schools if this is the more enabling environment for their learning. Self contained classroom placements are available if regular class placement cannot meet the needs of students.
• Fairness is not sameness. Students are provided with resources and supports that will assist them to become independent in reaching their educational goals.

Note: See Board Policy P1 Special Education Guiding Principles for further information.
 

Special Education Resources:

• Special Education Plan 2023-24
• Parent/Caregiver/Community Member Concern Resolution Chart
• Glossary of Terms
• Hearing and Vision Assessments
• Ministry of Education Provincial and Demonstration Schools
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Special Education and the Identification Placement Review Committee (IPRC)
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Special Education and the Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Special Education in Ontario - Kindergarten to Grade 12 - Policy and Resource Guide (Draft)
• Special Education Programs and Services Insert
• PPM 149: Protocol for partnerships with external agencies for provision of services by regulated health professionals, regulated social service professionals, and paraprofessionals

Remote Learning Tip Sheets for Students with Special Education Needs:

• Remote Learning for Students with Special Education Needs - Student Tip Sheet (English)
• Remote Learning for Students with Special Education Needs - Parent Tip Sheet (English)
• Remote Learning for Students with Special Education Needs - Student Tip Sheet (French)
• Remote Learning for Students with Special Education Needs - Parent Tip Sheet (French)

NOTE: The Parent/Caregiver Guides to Special Education represent a summary of information, provided in Ontario Regulation 181/98, and should be read in conjunction with this Regulation. If any discrepancy exists between these documents and the Regulation, the information in Regulation 181/98 applies.