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IPRC Process and Procedures
Parents and Students
School Principals
The IPRC:
• decides whether to identify a student as exceptional or not
• applies, for exceptional students, category and definition of identified exceptionalities in accordance with ministry list of categories and definitions of exceptionality
• describes strengths and needs of student
• decides placement of student (must decide upon placement in regular class if satisfied that such a placement meets student’s needs and is consistent with parental preferences). If the IPRC decides on placement in special education class, IPRC must set out the reasons for this recommendation in its decision
• sends written notice of decision to parent, student (if 16 or older), principal, director of education
The parent and student (if 16 or older) receive written statement of decision from IPRC chair
The principal:
• receives written statement of decision from IPRC chair
• understands the elements of the statement of decision
• appreciates difference between recommendations and decisions made by IPRC
• may begin work on IEP
• may review decision with
parent and student (if 16 or older)
If parent requests follow-up meeting, second IPRC meeting to be convened as soon as possible
The parent may, within 15
days of receiving statement
of decision, request a second meeting with IPRC to discuss the decision further; or, within 30 days of receiving statement of decision, file a notice of appeal with board
The principal arranges for follow-up meeting with IPRC as soon as possible, on request
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