The TDSB’s Special Education and Inclusion Department is excited to share their Guides for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers video series!
These videos provide an overview of our Guides to Special Education, designed to help families understand the programs, services, and supports available to students.
From learning about Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to navigating the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process, these resources are here to support you every step of the way.
We encourage you to explore the full guides on the Special Education and Inclusion website, where you’ll also find additional Special Education resources for families.
Guide to Special Education and Inclusion
This guide provides information about programs and services for students with special education needs, including procedures involved in identifying a student as exceptional and in deciding on program placement.
Guide to The Referral Process
This guide will help you better understand the Referral Process for special education programs and services in the TDSB. Should you require additional information about the process, please contact your child’s teacher or principal.
Guide to Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs)
This guide explains the role of and processes involving Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs), outlines your rights as a parent and describes how your partnership is key to ensuring the appropriate decisions are made for your child.
Guide to Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
This guide explains what an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is, outlines your rights as a parent and describes how your partnership is key to ensuring the appropriate programming (assessment and instruction) decisions are made for your child.
Guide to Special Education Program Recommendation Committee (SEPRC)
This guide explains the process used by TDSB to address its duty to accommodate students who have complex physical/medical/safety needs and/or complex disabilities/special education needs.
Guide to Speech-Language Pathology Services
This guide outlines the role of Speech-Language pathologists (SLPs) in supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.
Guide to Psychological Services
This guide outlines the role of Psychology Services in supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.
Guide to Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Services
This guide outlines the role of Occupational and Physiotherapy Services supporting students, detailing the types of services offered, eligibility criteria, and the processes for assessment, intervention, and collaboration with educators and families.