Our staff is committed to communicating with parents and caregivers. Please use the below as a guide to some of the Frequently Asked Questions we get, but know we’re always open to answering any questions you have.<\/p>\n
Generally, district email is set up with the staff member\u2019s first initial followed by their last name: jdoe@sd40.bc.ca.<\/em><\/p>\n Parents can connect with their school Principal to ask questions or discuss concerns.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n At any time, you can contact your child\u2019s Classroom Teacher and\/or the Learning Support Teacher.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n
\n QUESTION<\/strong><\/td>\n ANSWER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n If I have a question or a concern, who should I contact?<\/strong><\/td>\n If you have a question or concern about your child\u2019s educational program, you should talk to the Classroom Teacher and or the Learning Support Teacher.<\/p>\n \n When will I be invited to an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting?<\/strong><\/td>\n The Learning Support Teacher who is case managing your child\u2019s program will invite you in the fall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n My child is non-verbal. How can I find out how their day went?<\/strong><\/td>\n A daily communication system can be set up with school staff so you will know how your child\u2019s day went.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n How does the school communicate to staff about my child\u2019s special needs?<\/strong><\/td>\n The Learning Support Teacher who case manages your child\u2019s educational program shares this information with the teachers and any support staff who work with your child on a \u201cneed to know basis\u201d (e.g., Educational Assistant, Child & Youth Care Worker). This information sharing is done respecting student privacy and confidentiality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Is the documentation on my child kept confidential?<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes. All confidential documents (e.g., medical documents related to any diagnosis, formal assessment results, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) <\/em>and any other documents) are placed in a specialized file that is part of the student\u2019s regular file. This file is kept in a secure location. A parent may request that specific student information be placed in a sealed envelope within the student\u2019s file.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n How do I know what accommodations and services are provided for my child?<\/strong><\/td>\n The Individual Education Plan <\/em>(IEP) meeting is the best time to ensure that you fully understand the accommodations and services being provided to your child.<\/p>\n \n When can I expect to be invited to an Expanded School-Based Team Meeting?<\/strong><\/td>\n The school invites parents to an Expanded School-Based Team meeting when the expertise of a wider group of people is needed to support your child\u2019s educational program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Parent Guide to Inclusive Education, Navigation<\/span><\/h4>\n