Family Guides for Special Education Documents
YRDSB has developed the following Parent Guides:
- Special Education: A Communication Guide for Parents and Students
- A Parent/Guardian's Guide to Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
- The Individual Education Plan (IEP): A Guide for Parents
- A Family's Guide to Special Equipment Amount (SEA)
These guides are available in several additional languages.
YRDSB Waterfall Charts
- Understanding How Processing Affects Learning Chart (PDF)
- Understanding Learning Disabilities Chart - Math (PDF): How Processing Affects Mathematics Learning
Transition Planning Documents
- Transition Planning Resource Document is designed to assist parents and caregivers to understand and access community developmental supports and services in York Region.
- Elementary Transition Resource Document is designed to assist parents and caregivers to understand funding and community support services for children residing in York Region.
Phonological Awareness
What you will learn:
- What is Phonological Awareness?
- Shift from talking to writing
- Phonics vs. Phonological Awareness
Phonological Awareness Video (Viewing Time: 5:21 minutes)