Individual Education Plan (IEP)

INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN

You are connected to Academic Resource because you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The IEP is an important document because it outlines how you learn best and what accommodations you are entitled to. Become familiar with your IEP, especially your learning strengths and accommodations.

IEPs ARE UPDATED within the FIRST 30 DAYS OF SCHOOL.

Students and parents will be given opportunities to contribute to the IEP writing process via the IEP Consultation Form. Please look for this form in the mail.

ACCOMMODATIONS

An accommodation is the process of changing, for individual students, the way the curriculum is delivered to you in ways that are appropriate to your identified learning needs. These may be in the form of individualized teaching and assessment strategies, human supports, and/or individualized equipment.

Accommodations allow the student to participate in learning without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

Accommodations listed on the IEP are categorized as follows:

INSTRUCTIONAL: adjustments in teaching strategies including styles of presentations, methods of organization, or use of technology.

ENVIRONMENTAL: changes or supports in the physical environment, such as preferential seating or special lighting.

ASSESSMENT: adjustments in the methods required for the student to demonstrate learning such as allowing additional time to complete tests or assignments or permitting oral responses to tests.

How do my teachers access my IEP?

All IEPs are electronic and on a secure website. Teachers are provided with an Academic Resource Student List. It is expected that teachers then access their students' IEPs online and ensure they are providing the appropriate accommodations.

What if I'm not receiving the appropriate accommodations?

This will require you to advocate for yourself and your needs. Teachers are required to provide you with IEP accommodations. I

would recommend you first approach your teacher to outline your concerns. If you are uncomfortable approaching your

teacher please email/connect with your Academic Resource teacher as they can advocate for you.

Parent-Teacher Protocol: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/ForParents

I have a new assessment, what's next?

That is great news! The more information about your learning profile, the better. Please contact Maari Lowe by email. You will be asked to send the new assessment to the school. IEPs will be updated with new assessments.