Inherent in these beliefs is the recognition that all students, regardless of exceptionality, are entitled to education in the most enabling environment. The exceptional student is a unique child of God and has a right to be part of the mainstream of education, to the extent to which it is practical and beneficial. We urge you to bring your energy, enthusiasm and generosity to the task of building a Catholic community within your school and to shaping the vision of Catholic education. Students are identified according to the categories and definitions of exceptionalities provided by the Ministry of Education and Training. Special education services are defined in the Education Act as the facilities and resources, including support personnel and equipment, necessary for developing and implementing a special education program.
All children learn differently.
Program modifications may be incorporated into a formalized IEP which focuses on the child's strengths as well as areas of need. The IEP is developed by the school, in consultation with the parent. The IEP must be completed within 30 days after a student has been placed in the program. The principal will provide the parent with a copy. An IPRC is composed of at least three persons, one of whom must be a principal or supervisory officer of the Board.