Lakehead School Board has worked in consultation with parents, teachers and the community to develop a comprehensive Special Education Plan.  If you have questions about policies, procedures and practices regarding exceptional students, you will want to explore this document.

Section 1 Lakehead District School Board Consultation Process

Section 2 General Model for Special Education

• Mission Statement
• Aims of Education
• Special Education Service Delivery Model
• Education Act, Charter of Rights & Ontario Human Rights Code

Section 3 Roles and Responsibilities

• Ministry of Education
• School Board
• Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
• Principals and Teachers
• Parents/Guardians
• Students

Section 4 Early Identification Process and Intervention Strategies

• Guiding Principles for Early Learning
• Early Identification Procedures
• Teacher’s Role in Early Learning
• Parent’s Role in Early Learning
• The Referral Process
• Programs that Support Intervention

Section 5 The Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) Process and Appeals

• The IPRC Process/Procedure
• The Referral Process
• The Appeal Process
• Special Education Tribunals
• Special Education Guide for Parents & Students
• Sample IPRC Format for Principals
• Identification, Placement, and Review Committee Forms

Section 6 Educational and Other Assessments

• Purpose of Assessment
• Types of Assessments
• What do Assessments Involve?
• How are Assessments Used?
• Protocols for Sharing Information
• Assessment Tools
• Authorization Form

Section 7 Specialized Health Support Services in School Setting

• Summary of Services Provided to the School Board
• Board Procedures
• Community Care Access Centre Referrals
• Eligibility
• Case Conference/Written Care Plan
• Evaluation
• Plan for Continuation of Services or Discharge
• Model of Provision of School Health Support Services

Section 8 Ministry of Education Categories & Definitions of Exceptionalities

• Ministry Categories and Definitions of Exceptionalities

Section 9 Special Education Placements Provided by the Board

• Ontario’s Approach to Special Education
• Special Education Programs in Lakehead District School Board
• An Overview of the Ministry of Education Categories of Exceptionalities
• Lakehead District School Board Programs

Section 10 Individual Education Plan (IEP)

• Current Regulatory and Policy Context for IEPs
• What is an IEP?
• Reasons for Developing an IEP
• Implementation Plan
• Dispute Resolution
• The IEP Process
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Checklist of Standards for IEP

Section 11 Provincial and Demonstration Schools in Ontario

• Programs and Services offered by Provincial and Demonstration Schools
• Admission Procedures
• Lakehead District School Board and Provincial Demonstration School

Section 12 Special Education Staff

• Elementary and Secondary Special Education Staff
• Role Descriptions

Section 13 Staff Development

• Goals of Staff Development
• Input and Priorities
• Partnerships
• Communication
• Budget Allocation
• Staff Development Overview

Section 14 Equipment

• How the Board Determines if a Student Requires Individual Equipment
• Examples of Eligible Needs
• SEA Claims Guide

Section 15  Accessibility of School Buildings

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Compliance

Section 16 Transportation

• Lakehead District School Board Policies and Procedures
• Transportation of Exceptional Students
• Safety Criteria for Bus Operators
• School Bus Transportation Safety Initiatives

Section 17 Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

• What is SEAC?
• When does SEAC meet and who can attend?
• How does SEAC Help Parents?
• What are the Roles and Responsibilities of SEAC?
• Who is SEAC?
• How do I get Involved with SEAC?
• How do I become a member of SEAC?
• How to contact SEAC for more Information

Section 18 Coordination of Services with other Ministries and Agencies (Transitions)

• Elementary/Secondary Transition Planning Process
• Grade 8 Students with IEPs form

Section 19 Glossary

Section 20 Application and Referral Information

• Special Need Programs
• Day Treatment Program
• Transitions Program
• Speech/Language Services
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work/Attendance

Section 21 Effective Behaviour Supports

• Effective Behaviour Supports
• Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Safety Plan