A planning tool which helps to guide and document student growth and success
Designed and developed to meet the specific needs of individual learners
A collaboratively created document
A communication document
An ongoing document which is updated at regular intervals
IPP - A summary of goals, strategies and accommodations aimed at enhancing student learning
Who needs an IPP?
All students identified as having special education needs require an IPP
Students without codes may be placed on an IPP when significant changes are being made to their program in one or more subject areas.
Whose job is it?
The principal is responsible for ensuring that the IPP is developed, updated, reviewed and communicated
All staff directly involved with the student’s learning may contribute to the creation of the IPP.
What is the parent’s role?
Parents are important members of the learning team. Parents are the primary teacher(s) for their children and see them in a variety of social and learning situations beyond the school setting. As a result, parents can often share valuable insights and perspectives about their child’s strengths and needs which provide important information for the IPP process and school programming.
The most effective services are provided to students when the home and school work together as a team to provide a positive learning experience. Parents play a critical role in their child’s education by choosing to actively engage and participate in the IPP process through the following:
maintain open communication with teachers and the school
maintain a positive and supportive attitude about school and learning, homework, and school activities
be prepared to share information about their child’s strengths and needs
be willing to discuss their educational and social goals for their child
share medical information and health procedures
give written and informed consent for any specialized assessments
Sample Information Sharing Forms from Alberta Education
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The Cobb County School District is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
