Within 30 school days after placement, the principal must make sure the plan is completed and a copy sent to a parent.
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The 30 school day clock Under Ontario Regulation 181/98, a student identified as exceptional by an IPRC is entitled to an IEP. Within 30 school days after placement, the principal must make sure the plan is completed and a copy sent to a parent. Count school days, not calendar days. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/iep-guide
Download English captions (WebVTT)Within 30 school days after placement, the principal must make sure the plan is completed and a copy sent to a parent. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 33 seconds.
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Under Ontario Regulation 181/98, an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) can place a student in a special education program. Once that placement starts, the principal has 30 school days to make sure an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is completed. Ministry policy (PPM 140) also lets boards write IEPs for students who have not been formally identified by an IPRC
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