How to Request School Supports in Ontario
Identification, IPRC, IEP, and SEA — the Ontario pathway, decoded.
Who this is for
- Ontario parents new to the special education system
- Parents trying to get their child formally identified
- Parents navigating IPRC for the first time
What's inside
- The Ontario special education pathway, start to finish
- How to formally request an IEP in writing
- What IPRC really is — and when to ask for one
- SEA claims (Special Equipment Amount) explained
- Working with the SERT and the principal
- School board appeal pathways if you're stuck
- Know exactly which Ontario process you're in
- Put requests in writing the right way
- Stop being told 'that's not how it works'
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Common questions
Is this playbook really free?+
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Is it Canadian-specific?+
Yes. Every playbook is written for Canadian families. We reference Canadian terminology (IEP, IPRC, SEA, designations) — not U.S. concepts like 504 plans or IDEA.
Do I need to be in Ontario?+
No. While we have especially deep Ontario expertise, the strategies, scripts, and rights frameworks apply across Canada. Province-specific notes are flagged where they matter.
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