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Read Ontario’s policy on province-wide standards that school boards must meet when developing their special education plans in Part B of Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Resource Guide (2017).
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.
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The OHRC’s Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities provides practical guidance on the legal rights and responsibilities set out in the Code as they relate to the ground of disability in the context of education.
Physical disability: A condition of such severe physical limitation or deficiency as to require special assistance in learning situations to provide the opportunity for educational achievement equivalent to that of students without exceptionalities who are of the same age or development level.
the basis for a number of recommendations to improve special education policy, implementation, and delivery: • Ensure that education policy is inclusive, in accodance with inter-national covenants. • Provide teachers more resources and support. • Provide adequate support to students with disabilities and their fam -
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Special education programs and services are tailored to meet students’ individual needs. These programs support students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and more. By law, all school boards must provide special education programs and/or services for students with special education needs.
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Advisory Committees on Special Education A17. Other Legislation Relevant to the Education of Students with Special Education Needs A18. Other Legislation Relevant to the Education of Students with Special Education Needs A18. Key Ministry Policy and Resource Documents Pertaining to Students with Special Education Needs A20