The purpose of this guide
Information
This document was published in 2017 and contains terminology and references that may be outdated and may not reflect current ministry policies. It remains available while it is undergoing a review to streamline information and improve usability.
The purpose of this document is to support school boards
Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12 provides comprehensive and current information about special education legislation, regulation, and policy, and is aligned with current Ministry of Education directions for special education programs and services.
Footnotes
- footnote[3] Back to paragraph The terms school board and board are used in this document to refer to district school boards and school authorities.
Updated: March 19, 2026
Published: August 31, 2022