Adventures in IPRC

There are at least 3 people on the committee. One must be a superintendent or principal. Others may include, SERT, Teacher, Parent, Agency Representative, Interpreter.
An IPRC will not be created without the written request of a parent or guardian.

Identification

The IPRC decides if a child should be identified as exceptional.

The IPRC identifies the areas of the student’s exceptionality.

Categories of Exceptionalities

• Behaviour
• Communication
• Intellectual
• Physical
• Multiple (two or more of the above)

They decide an appropriate placement for the student.

They review the identification and placement every school year.

Placement

1. A regular class with indirect support from classroom teacher.

2. A regular class with resource assistance like an Education Assistant.

3. A regular class with withdrawal assistance.

4. A special education class with partial integration into mainstream classes.

5. A full-time special education class for the entire day.

Your role as teacher

Conduct assessments and observations.

Be familiar with the IEP and OSR.

Work with the SERT.

Continue communication with parents.