An advocate, if invited by the parents/guardian to provide support or speak on their behalf. IPRC Annual Reviews A school-based IPRC holds an annual review for each exceptional student in order to determine if the exceptionality, placement, support; and/or, services are still needed. Parents/guardians can also request a review any time after a student has been in a special education program for three months. It is expected that the student’s progress, strengths and needs will be discussed within the context of the IEP, where parental permission has been provided. The most recent Provincial Report Card and any other professional; and/or, educational assessments such as classroom observation are given consideration. Resolving IPRC Concerns In situations where there is misunderstanding or disagreement, every effort is made to clarify information and resolve issues: Parents/guardians can consult with the school principal; and/or, special education staff to clarify decisions of the IPRC. The centrally assigned principal of special education can provide information on procedures and protocols. Parent(s)/guardian(s) may ask to have the IPRC reconvened, to present new information or to clarify the IPRC findings. If issues are not resolved, the parent(s)/guardian(s) can proceed at any time with a formal appeal. The appeal process is outlined in the Guide to Special Education for Parents/Guardians, which is provided to parents as part of the IPRC process. For more information about special education, please visit the TDSB website at
An advocate, if invited by the parents/guardian to provide support or speak on their behalf. IPRC Annual Reviews A school-based IPRC holds an annual review for each exceptional student in order to determine if the exceptionality, placement, support; and/or, services are still needed. Parents/guardians can also request a review any time after a student has been in a special education program for three months. It is expected that the student’s progress, strengths and needs will be discussed within the context of the IEP, where parental permission has been provided. The most recent Provincial Report Card and any other professional; and/or, educational assessments such as classroom observation are given consideration. Resolving IPRC Concerns In situations where there is misunderstanding or disagreement, every effort is made to clarify information and resolve issues: Parents/guardians can consult with the school principal; and/or, special education staff to clarify decisions of the IPRC. The centrally assigned principal of special education can provide information on procedures and protocols. Parent(s)/guardian(s) may ask to have the IPRC reconvened, to present new information or to clarify the IPRC findings. If issues are not resolved, the parent(s)/guardian(s) can proceed at any time with a formal appeal. The appeal process is outlined in the Guide to Special Education for Parents/Guardians, which is provided to parents as part of the IPRC process. For more information about special education, please visit the TDSB website at
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