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Transition from Centennial
Children who graduate from Centennial do so prepared to the best of their ability to step into their next school experience. Some children enter into the school system and go into an integrated kindergarten classroom, a developmental class, or a classroom in a segregated school who will meet their physical therapy needs. Other children complete their kindergarten years in a Montessori program or private school.
Whatever direction families chose to take it is vitally important that they do so in an informed way and prepare themselves to act as advocates for their child.
Knowledge is power. Find out what ISA funding is, what the IPRC process is all about, what an IEP is and when you can expect one for your child. Familiarize yourself with the Education Act, Bill 82, legislation and your rights under it.
The Toronto District School Board has a website that can be used by parents to educate themselves on the procedures, terminology, special education services, committees and associations that are a part of the education system.
Comhnadh Consulting offers an excellent website and consulting service that will help families understand their child’s rights and navigate their way through the education system and gives pointers on interacting with your child’s school.
Other websites of interest:
this site contains legislation and documents from the Ministry of Education. It has many useful documents that can be downloaded.
this site contains information for teachers, parents and professionals on a wide range of special education topics and offers links to other valuable sites.
the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto has a comprehensive Education section that is loaded with valuable information
the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders has a parent resource section and information from the Education Equality Task Force.