This is the beginning of a long journey that you may have not expected to find yourself in, but we at IAO want to do the best we can to support you and your inclusion goals.
a quick look into our Faqs and additional resources
Resources To
Get You Started
What is the definition of 'inclusive education'?
IAO defines ‘inclusive education’ as the following: Inclusive education occurs when ALL students attend and are welcomed into their neighbourhood schools in age-appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn, contribute to and participate in all aspects of the life of the school...
Being a persuasive advocate for students with disabilities.
To successfully advocate, you need to be aware of the legal obligations of school boards. It also means understanding the abelist belief system most people continue to operate under, including most parents and guardians. Many, if not most, system administrators still believe segregated classrooms offer the best solution for students with disabilities. This is notwithstanding 50 years of research that demonstrates the opposite...
What is an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
Individual Education Plans, or IEPs, are prepared when a student is identified as “exceptional” in a school board. This identification is done through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee. IEPs contain instructional accommodations and learning goals. They may also contain accommodations for disability related needs...
a quick look into our Faqs and additional resources
Resources to Get You Started
What is the definition of 'inclusive education'?
IAO defines ‘inclusive education’ as the following: Inclusive education occurs when ALL students attend and are welcomed into their neighbourhood schools in age-appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn, contribute to and participate in all aspects of the life of the school...
Being a persuasive advocate for students with disabilities.
To successfully advocate, you need to be aware of the legal obligations of school boards. It also means understanding the abelist belief system most people continue to operate under, including most parents and guardians. Many, if not most, system administrators still believe segregated classrooms offer the best solution for students with disabilities. This is notwithstanding 50 years of research that demonstrates the opposite...
What is an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
Individual Education Plans, or IEPs, are prepared when a student is identified as “exceptional” in a school board. This identification is done through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee. IEPs contain instructional accommodations and learning goals. They may also contain accommodations for disability related needs...
