Principals must make sure ABA methods are written into the student's IEP where appropriate.
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Education PPM 140: ABA in Ontario Schools PPM 140 (2007) says every Ontario school board must offer autistic students programs using ABA methods where appropriate PPM 140 Principals must make sure ABA methods are written into the student's IEP where appropriate. PPM 140 School-Based ABA Naturalistic strategies embedded in the school day Visual schedules and token economies Social skills groups and structured transitions data on progress must be collected and analysed on an ongoing basis. PPM 140 PPM 140 does not require one-to-one therapy, a set number of hours or a particular provider. PPM 140 Write to the School (Reference PPM 140) written request the principal and special education coordinator Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/ppm-140-aba-schools Verified 2026-11-03
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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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