To place a student in a special education classroom, a decision is required through an Identification, Placement & Review Committee (IPRC). The IPRC is established under the Education Act regulations. For more information about the IPRC process, see this link.
Generally, prior to recommending a placement of a student in a special education classroom, the Board should have made extensive efforts to accommodate a child in the regular classroom. It must be in the best interests of the student to place them in a segregated classroom. Before considering a segregated classroom placement, the IPRC must first consider whether placement in a regular class, with appropriate special education programs and services, would meet the student’s needs and be consistent with the parent’s preferences. Where placement in a special education class is deemed most appropriate, the IPRC must provide written reasons for its decision.
