Link Roundup: The Individual Education Plan (IEP)

This article is courtesy of Peel Autism Resource and originally appeared here

** Please note that this is specific to Ontario, Canada. The IEP process in the US is a little different and may be more comparable to the IPRC process here. **

First of all, what is an IEP?

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a written plan for a student’s learning needs who may or may not be formally identified as “exceptional” by the IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee). The IEP outlines special education programming with accommodations and/or modifications of curriculum. The plan may also include alternative programming and transition plans. An IEP is considered a “working document”, as it is revised and changed throughout the year in response to the student’s progress and needs.

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Ministry Resources

• Individual Education Plans

• Special Education in Ontario Kindergarten to Grade 12 – Policy and Resource Guide

• Special Education Laws and Policies

Websites

• Easter Seals Kids at School

• Sample Individual Education Plans

• Teachers' Gateway to Special Education

Articles/Documents

• School Resource Collection - from Autism Ontario

• A Parent’s Guide to The Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRCs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) - slide presentation from CTN

• A Parent's Guide to Special Education in Ontario - from LDAO

• Accommodations, Modifications, and Alternative Skill Areas 

• A Hand-Holding Guide to IEPs - from Today's Parent

• Understanding IEPs and IPRCs in Ontario Schools: A Guide for Parents

Other

• Are IEPs Legal Documents in Canada? - Jenn Scharf

• Individual Education Plans: The Basics and Transition and Safety Plans – Autism Ontario webinar

• People are NOT Supports! Understanding the difference between supports, strategies, and resources - Five Moore Minutes

• A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to the IEP Process - NOTE: This is from an American website. It mentions that the IEP process is federally protected. That is NOT the case in Canada where education is a provincial responsibility. You will have to adapt the information provided to meet your needs  

• Neurodiversity-Affirming autism and ADHD IEP goals: A Practical Guide - The Expert Ally

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