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TDSB provides Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Educational Assistant (EA) support based on a needs assessment, the IPRC process for formal identification, access to the Learning Disability Support Teacher and Autism Outreach programs, and Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) consultations. TDSB serves approximately 246,000 students across 583 schools, making it Canada's largest school board.
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Individual Education Plan (IEP) outlining goals and accommodations.
Request an IEP meeting in writing to the principal and the school's SERT. The IEP must be developed within 30 school days of a student being identified as exceptional (via IPRC) or for students with diagnosed exceptionalities.
The IPRC is a formal process under the Ontario Education Act. It identifies whether a student is exceptional in a particular category (including autism), determines appropriate placement, and reviews the placement at least annually.
Step 1: Write to the principal requesting a formal response.
Individual Education Plan (IEP) outlining goals and accommodations.
Educational Assistant (EA) support based on a needs assessment.
IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) for formal identification.
Access to Learning Disability Support Teacher (LDST) and Autism Outreach programs.
Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) consultations.
Request an IEP meeting in writing to the principal and the school's SERT. The IEP must be developed within 30 school days of a student being identified as exceptional (via IPRC) or for students with diagnosed exceptionalities.
The IEP must include present levels of achievement, annual program goals, specific expectations, accommodations or modifications, and transition planning. Parents must be consulted in development.
Email special.education@tdsb.on.ca if the school does not respond.
The IPRC is a formal process under the Ontario Education Act. It identifies whether a student is exceptional in a particular category (including autism), determines appropriate placement, and reviews the placement at least annually.
Parents have the right to attend the IPRC meeting, bring a support person, receive the IPRC statement in writing, and appeal an IPRC decision to a Special Education Appeal Board within 30 days.
Step 1: Write to the principal requesting a formal response.
Step 2: Contact the area Superintendent of Special Education (TDSB has regional superintendents).
Step 3: Contact SEAC — the Special Education Advisory Committee is the formal parent advocacy body within TDSB and includes parent representatives.
Step 4: File a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal if disability-based discrimination is occurring.
Step 5: Seek an Independent Facilitation through TDSB or the Ontario Ministry of Education. Keep all communications in writing and dated.
TDSB
special.education@tdsb.on.ca — Special Education contact
Ontario Education Act
IEP and IPRC requirements
PPM 140
Policy/Program Memorandum 140 — ABA-informed practice in Ontario schools
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