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A Guide to Individualized Education Plans
As we are in the midst of “IEP Season”, IAO is pleased to provide families with access to this guide, prepared by our volunteer, Guneetjoj Randhawa. This document is in

Unpacking the Auditor General’s Special Education Audit: Part III
PART III: The Recommendations and the Ministry’s Response Introduction Earlier this year, Ontario’s Auditor General released a report on special education in Ontario. Ontario’s special education system can be described

Unpacking the Auditor General’s Special Education Report: Part II
Part II: The Findings Introduction Earlier this year, Ontario’s Auditor General released a report on special education in Ontario. Ontario’s special education system can be described as one of the

Unpacking the Auditor General’s Special Education Audit: Part I
Part I: Special Education in Ontario, the Funding Model, Why an Audit was Necessary, and How the Audit was conducted Introduction Earlier this year, Ontario’s Auditor General released a report

IAO Advocacy and the Auditor General’s Report on Special Education
We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is looking forward to a fresh start with the upcoming school year. On the heels of the Auditor General’s Special Education

Back to School Inclusion Guide
Returning to school can bring excitement, uncertainty, and many moving pieces—especially when a child relies on individualized support. This guide is designed to support families and educators as children with

Inclusion Without Support Is Not Inclusion: What One Ontario Court Decision and TDSB’s Own Data Reveal About Systemic Failure
We often talk about inclusion as though proximity is proof of equity. Put disabled students in mainstream classrooms. Integrate them. Give them access to the same physical space as everyone

Announcing our AGM: June 13th. All are welcome!
IAO’s annual meeting is fast approaching. Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am – online Click here for more information and to register. The board will update you on our activities of the last