Special Education Policy Manual - Gov

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

A Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

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BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Special Education Services: A Manual of

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

? BC Ministry of Education

Box 9887 Stn Prov Govt

4th Floor, 620 Superior Street

Victoria British Columbia Canada

V8W 9T6

S P ECIAL E DUCA TI ON S E RVI CES : A M A NUA L OF P OL I CIES , P RO CE DURE S A ND G UIDE LI NES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii

Using this Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iv

Glossary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- v

A. Policy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Special Education Policy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

B. Roles and Responsibilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

B.1 Ministry of Education: Special Education --------------------------------------------------------------- 6

B.2 School Districts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

B.3 Schools ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

B.4 Parents --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

B.5 Students ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

C. Developing an Individual Education Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

C.1 An Overview of the Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

C.2 Identification & Assessment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13

C.3 Planning ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

C.4 Program Support & Implementation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

C.5 Evaluation of Student Learning -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

C.6 Reporting Student Progress ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20

C.7 Students with Different Cultural or Linguistic Backgrounds -------------------------------------- 21

D. Special Considerations: Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

D.1 Learning Assistance Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

D.2 Counselling in Schools ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26

D.3 School Psychology Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

D.4 Speech-Language Pathology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31

D.5 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy------------------------------------------------------------------ 33

D.6 Hospital Education Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35

D.7 Homebound Education Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37

D.8 Distributed Learning ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

D.9 Funding Special Education Services - Update ------------------------------------------------------ 39

E. Special Needs Categories --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

E.1 Considerations for Reporting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

E.2 Intellectual Disabilities ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

E.3 Learning Disabilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47

E.4 Gifted ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

E.5 Behavioural Needs or Mental Illness ------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

E.6 Physically Dependent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63

E.7 DeafBlind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67

E.8 Physical Disabilities or Chronic Health Impairments ----------------------------------------------- 70

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E.9 Visual Impairments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74

E.10 Deaf or Hard of Hearing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79

E.11 Autism Spectrum Disorder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 85

F. Provincial Resource Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91

F.1 Provincial Resource Programs- PRPs ----------------------------------------------------------------- 91

F.2 Eligibility for PRP Status ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91

F.3 Procedures for Designation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 92

F.4 List of Programs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93

G. Quick Reference - Internet Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 97

H. Appendices ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

H.1 Accessible School Facilities Planning ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

H.2 Access to Equipment, Technology & Services -------------------------------------------------------- 2

H.3 Adjudication: Provincial Examinations ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11

H.4 Appeals: Resolution of Conflicts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

H.5 Classification of Educational and Psychological Tests (Levels A-C)--------------------------- 13

H.6 Distributed Learning for Students with Special Needs--------------------------------------------- 16

H.7 Full Day Kindergarten -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

H.8 Inter-Ministry Protocols - Provision of support Services -------------------------------------------18

H.9 Removal Health Safety ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- 20

H.10 Steps for Protection against Germs and Disease--------------------------------------------------21

H.11 Integrated Services & Case Management --------------------------------------------------------- 23

H.12 Children & Youth with Special Needs (CYSN) Framework for Action------------------------ 23

H.13 Relevant Governing Legislation: School Act - Ministerial Orders ----------------------------- 25

H.14 Student Records: Use and Management------------------------------------------------------------ 26

H.15 Summary: Distributed Learning Policy --------------------------------------------------------------- 27

H.16 Summary: Funding Special Needs Policy ----------------------------------------------------------- 31

H.17 Transition Planning --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

H.18 Transportation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36

H.19 Work Experience ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37

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I NT RO DUCTI O N

Introduction

This resource conveys policies, procedures, and guidelines that support the delivery of

special education services in British Columbia's public schools. It was originally published in

1995, following an extensive provincial Special Education Review (1993-94).

The purpose of this manual is to provide a single point of reference regarding legislation,

ministry policy and guidelines to assist school boards in developing programs and services

that enable students with special needs to meet the goals of education. The manual also

contains procedural information to assist in accessing programs and services provided at the

provincial level. It is intended primarily for the use of principals, school-based teams and

special educational professionals, but may also prove of interest to other professionals

within the education, social service or health care communities, to parents and to members

of the public at large.

In preparing this manual in 1995, the Ministry of Education received valuable advice from a

Special Education Advisory Committee, school district representatives, groups of specialist

teachers and administrators, and associations throughout British Columbia. The ministry

acknowledges the contributions of these many individuals and groups.

Please direct any queries or comments to:

Ministry of Education

Learning Supports

PO Box 9887 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Postal Code: V8W 9T6

Email Contact: EDUC.LearningSupports@gov.bc.ca

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