IEPs define what goals and standards students are expected to achieve, and what supports, adaptations, or modifications are required to enable them to meet those goals. Students with special educational needs are expected to achieve some, most, or all provincial curriculum outcomes with special support. Standards Standards for all students, including students with special needs, are developed with high but appropriate expectations for student achievement. For gifted students, goals established in IEPs will often exceed the grade or age level. The ministry selects a range of learning resources with all students in mind.
Teachers then select appropriate resources to meet the needs of their particular students.
As well, Braille and taped-book format versions of selected resources are available. IEPs identify those resources which best support the learning needs of children.