Parents play a vital role in the education of their children with special needs by working in partnership with educators and other service personnel. They are entitled to examine all records kept by the board pertaining to their child, in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of the School Act. Parents of students with special needs know a great deal about their children that can be helpful to school personnel in planning educational programs for them. Districts are therefore advised to involve parents in the planning, development and implementation of educational programs for their children. This collaboration should be sought in a timely and supportive way, and the input of parents respected and acknowledged.
Parents also have a responsibility to support the education of their children.
School staff need to be aware of any special factors which may place a special needs child or other children at risk. For children in care, boards should ensure that the guardian is receiving relevant information from the school.