This document supersedes Special Education: A Guide for Educators (2001). It also supersedes the following policy and resource documents that have been released by the Ministry of Education to support educators in the implementation of effective programs and/or services for students with special education needs:

  • Standards for School Boards' Special Education Plans (2000)
  • Individual Education Plans: Standards for Development, Program Planning, and Implementation (2000)
  • Transition Planning: A Resource Guide (2002)
  • The Individual Education Plan (IEP): A Resource Guide (2004)

Note that while this document supersedes the two standards documents - Standards for School Boards' Special Education Plans and Individual Education Plans: Standards for Development, Program Planning, and Implementation – the standards described in both documents remain unchanged and are reflected in this guide.