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Draft Glossary
Demonstration Schools. Schools operated by the Ministry of Education that provide special residential education programs for students with learning disabilities.
differentiated instruction (DI). A method of teaching that attempts to adapt instruction to suit the differing strengths and needs, interests, learning styles, and readiness to learn of individual students.
equity. A condition or state of fair, inclusive, and respectful treatment of all people. Equity does not mean treating people the same without regard for individual differences.
exceptional pupil (student). As defined in the Education Act, “a pupil whose behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities are such that he or she is considered to need placement in a special education program by a committee [the IPRC], established under subparagraph iii of paragraph 5 of subsection 11 (1), of the board....”.
exceptionalities. The Education Act sets out five categories of exceptiona- lities in the definition of an exceptional pupil including: behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical, and multiple. These broad categories are designed to address the wide range of conditions that will affect a student’s learning needs. For more information see the Categories of Exceptionalities section in Part A of this guide.
government-approved care and/or treatment, custody, and correctional (CTCC) facilities. Facilities in which school boards offer educational programs for students who cannot attend local schools because of their need for care, treatment, and/or rehabilitation. The education programs provided in these settings are based on a formal agreement between
a school board and a CTCC facility. The school board provides the educational programming and the facility provides the care, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services.
health assessment (or medical assessment). An assessment carried out by a medical doctor or other licensed health professional (such as an audiologist or ophthalmologist). A health assessment may be included as a part of the assessment package for a referral to an IPRC. Informed parental consent must be obtained before the assessment can be done.
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