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Draft Introduction ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, physical and intellectual ability,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
Ontario has come far in closing gaps for many learners, yet more work needs to be done for those students who struggle most. Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Resource Guide (2017) is designed to aid those committed to helping children in Kindergarten and students from Grades 1 to 12 achieve their full potential in life.
This document has benefited from feedback and input from a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
The Purpose of This Guide
The purpose of this document is to support school boards3 and schools in their effective delivery of programs and services for students with special education needs.
Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12 provides comprehensive and current information about special education legislation, regulation, and policy, and is aligned with current Ministry of Education directions for special education programs and services.
Intended Audience
This document is intended primarily for the use of administrators,
special education professionals, teachers, and special education advisory committees (SEACs). It is intended for educators at all publicly funded elementary and secondary English-language schools in Ontario. Parents4 of students with special education needs may also find this document useful.
3. The terms school board and board are used in this document to refer to district school boards and school authorities.
4. In this document, parent(s) refers to both parent(s) and guardian(s). It may also be taken to include caregivers or close family members who are responsible for raising the child.
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