Family Guides for Special Education Documents
YRDSB has developed the following Parent Guides:
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Special Education: A Communication Guide for Parents and Students
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A Parent/Guardian's Guide to Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
These guides are available in several additional languages.

YRDSB Learning Disabilities Waterfall Charts
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Understanding Learning Disabilities (PDF): How Processing Affects Learning
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Understanding Learning Disabilities - Math (PDF): How Processing Affects Mathematics Learning
Transition Planning Documents
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Transition Planning Resource Document is designed to assist parents and caregivers to understand and access community developmental supports and services in York Region.
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Elementary Transition Resource Document is designed to assist parents and caregivers to understand funding and community support services for children residing in York Region.
Phonological Awareness
What you will learn:
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What is Phonological Awareness?
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Shift from talking to writing
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Phonics vs. Phonological Awareness
