Please note that the opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario, nor the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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The education system in Ontario is based on the belief that students are best served through an inclusionary model. This means that, rather than a placement in specialized programs, the first choice is to have students with special education needs placed in a typical classroom with various types of learning support. To fully support their learning, these students may require changes to their program through an Individual Education Plan, or IEP.
This video defines an IEP and walks you through the 5 stages of creating an IEP: gathering information, setting the direction, developing, implementing, and reviewing and updating.
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