Check that you have completed or received the following:

• IPRC Referral & Initial Steps:
  • Was your child referred to the IPRC by you or the Principal?
  • Have you reviewed the resources and information on the DSAO EducAide website?
  • Did you receive the Board’s Guide to Special Education?
• IPRC Meeting Preparation & Attendance:
  • Did you receive notice of the IPRC meeting at least 10 days in advance?
  • Did you attend the IPRC meeting?
• IEP Development & Parental Involvement:
  • Were you consulted during the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
  • Were your child’s strengths and needs clearly listed?
  • Were you informed of all possible placement recommendations, including:
    • Regular class with indirect support
    • Regular class with resource assistance
    • Regular class with withdrawal assistance
    • Special education class with partial integration
    • Full-time special education class
  • Were you informed of special education services available through the Board, local community agencies, or other outside agencies?
• IEP Approval & Appeal Process:
  • Did you sign the IEP?
  • If you did not sign the IEP, did you notify the Board of your intention to appeal?
  • Did you send a letter of appeal to the Board within 15 days of the IEP meeting?
• Additional Support & Advocacy:
  • Did you contact the EducAide Hotline for assistance?
  • Did you select a representative to sit on the Board of Appeal on your behalf?