What is an IPRC?
An Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) meets to decide if a student is exceptional and what placement and program will best support the student. The committee is made up of educators who meet with you to talk about your child’s special education needs. If your child is 16 years of age or older, they are invited to take part in the meeting. The team works with you to decide how to best support your child. This meeting happens once a year to review the decision. It can also happen more often if changes are needed.
What role do Parents/Guardians play in the IPRC Meeting?
Parents/guardians know their child best. You are encouraged to share information, work with the school, and take part in planning for your child’s education. Students who are 16 years of age or older can also take part as important partners in planning their school program.
The committee will ask for your input and talk with you about the options available in the DSBN. You are encouraged to ask questions and ask for more information if needed. We want to make sure you understand the options and agree with the IPRC decision before moving forward.
The IPRC Committee will:
- Decide if your child should be identified as exceptional, based on the Ministry of Education’s definitions of exceptionalities.
- Decide on the best placement for your child, based on their strengths and needs. The committee will talk about your child’s strengths and needs when making IPRC decisions.
- Make the first decisions about exceptionality, placement, and program. The committee reviews these decisions every year.
- Move forward with the decision when the parent/guardian, or the student if they are 16 years of age or older, is comfortable with the recommendations.