The Ministry of Education and Training supports integration whenever possible, but requires school boards to maintain a range of special education placements. Within the Peel board, more and more of our special education students remain in the regular classroom. This trend is consistent with our philosophy of providing service for students in their neighbourhood school whenever possible. The Peel board believes in offering parents and children a wide variety of options and alternatives. We work with parents and children to tailor the learning program that is suited to each child.
Schools can also assist families by providing interpreters, including sign language interpreters.
Busing The Peel board provides busing for students with significant physical or developmental challenges. We also bus students in contained special education classes, if the distance requirements are met. For more information about the busing policy, speak with your principal. Members of the community, and particularly parents of children who are receiving special education programs and services are invited to provide input into the board's special education plan. This may be done through the board's SEAC at any point throughout the year prior to April as the ministry requires the plan to be submitted by May 15.