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PPM 156: Transition Planning
Ontario school boards must ensure every student with an IEP has an up-to-date transition plan.
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PPM 156: Transition Planning Ontario school boards must ensure every student with an IEP has an up-to-date transition plan. Source: Policy/Program Memorandum 156 The rule applies whether or not an IPRC identified the student as exceptional. At the board’s discretion, a plan may also be developed for a student who receives special education programs or services but does not have an IEP. Source: Policy/Program Memorandum 156 IEP 14 AGE Regulation 181/98 separately requires postsecondary planning from age 14 for exceptional students, except those identified solely as gifted. Source: Ontario Regulation 181/98 If a student with an IEP has no plan for a key transition, ask the school how it is meeting PPM 156. Ask the school Source: Policy/Program Memorandum 156 Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/ppm-156-transition-planning Sources: Policy/Program Memorandum 156 (2013); Ontario Regulation 181/98. Verified 2026-10-23.
Download English captions (WebVTT)Ontario school boards must ensure every student with an IEP has an up-to-date transition plan. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 37 seconds.
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