Overview

CTEP and ECPP are distinct programs that are each part of the complex supports allocation in the Special Education Fund.

This page explains the programs, their funding and reporting requirements and how school boards can manage ECPP program changes or closures. You can also find information about funding and reporting for previous ECPP years.

Care and Treatment Education Programs (CTEP)

CTEP provides education programs for students who cannot attend school because they need care and/or treatment for needs such as:

  • highly complex needs
  • physical or mental health needs
  • severe behavioural needs

Funding for CTEP includes:

  • Base amount — Each school board receives its 2025–26 CTEP Base amount as set out in the 2025–26 Core Ed regulation, adjusted for 2026–27 labour-related increases.
  • Per-pupil amount — $3.70 × average daily enrolment (ADE)

All 72 school boards receive CTEP funding. This ensures equitable access and addresses unmet needs.

Further details are available in Directives for Care and Treatment Education Programs (CTEP) 2026–27 (PDF).

Reporting requirements

For the 2026-2027 school year, boards must submit their CTEP report back  by September 30, 2027.

CTEP report back (PDF)

Education and Community Partnership Programs (ECPP)

ECPP funding supports students who:

  • have been court-ordered into a youth justice secure or open custody/detention facility
  • are in an adult custodial facility serving youth
  • attend the Syl Apps Youth Centre
  • attend the provincial Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) program

Further details are available in Directives for Education and Community Partnership Programs (ECPP) 2026–27 (PDF).

Reporting requirements

For the 2026–2027 school year, boards must submit their ECPP report back by September 30, 2027.

ECPP report back (PDF)

Manage ECPP program changes or closures

Use these forms if your school board needs to update or close its ECPP.

Archives

This site includes material from the last 5 years. You can find older documents on Archive‑It, which stores past versions of the Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch site.