🧭 Navigating the Education System
Feeling Lost in the School System? Find Your Way
🗺 Your roadmap to understanding and advocating for your child’s education in Ontario
A 1-hr virtual workshop empowering caregivers with understanding of essential processes and tools to help your child succeed in school.
Navigating the education system with a child with autism can feel overwhelming and confusing. You may worry that your child's needs won't be met or that their potential will be overlooked. This virtual education series is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to become a strong advocate for your child. We’ll break down complex topics into clear, actionable strategies, so you can build a collaborative relationship with your school team and ensure your child receives the support they deserve.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Placement: Understand the IPRC process and the five different placement options for your child.
✅ IEPs: Learn how to develop a strong, strengths-based Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that includes SMART goals for your child.
✅ Your Rights: Know your child's legal rights within the education system, including how to appeal a school board's decision.
✅ Advocacy: Get practical tips on how to effectively communicate with school staff and confidently advocate for your child's needs.
✅ Support: Discover how to ensure your child's behavioural safety plan focuses on teaching skills, not just reacting to behaviours.
Who Should Join?
👨👩👦 Caregivers who want to be active partners in their child's education and ensure they are set up for success at school.
Eligibility
✅ Must be a caregiver of a child or teen with autism.
✅ The individual must be registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and have a valid OAP registration number.
💻 Access to an internet connection and a device with a camera/microphone for virtual meetings.
🏡 A private space for participating in virtual sessions (if possible).
Why Attend
Set yourself up for success. Go into your child’s school prepared and ready to set them up for success
🗺️ Feel Empowered: Stop feeling overwhelmed and start navigating the system with confidence.
💬 Learn the Lingo: Learn how to speak the school board's "language" to better articulate your child's needs.
🛠️ Resources: You will receive practical resources like tracking sheet templates and tip sheets for the IPRC and IEP processes.
💰 Cost: It’s FREE for OAP families
🧑🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA
