Changes in BC's Inclusive Education: A focus on IEP's Virtual 1-hour POPARD Family School Liaison Workshop
October 20, 2026(12-1pm) (PST)
This workshop provides an overview of recent changes to B.C.’s Inclusive Education Manual, focusing on updates to Ministry designations and Individual Education Plan (IEP) guidelines. Participants will explore B.C.’s three Core Competencies—Communication, Thinking, and Personal and Social—and how they inform Competency-Based IEP goals and supports. The session will also provide practical strategies for parents to collaborate with schools in developing meaningful, student-centred IEPs.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify key changes to B.C.’s Inclusive Education policies and designation processes for students with ASD.
Identify important considerations regarding privately completed ASD assessments.
Understand the purpose and key components of a Competency-Based IEP.
Identify ways parents can participate in IEP development and review.
Connect their child’s strengths, needs, interests, and goals to B.C.’s three Core Competencies.
Develop questions and strategies to support collaborative IEP planning with their child’s school.
About this Workshop:
Presented via Zoom (the Zoom link will be in your confirmation email - if you don't see a confirmation email, check your junk/spam folder)
Audience: This training is primarily intended for parents and families of students who are on the Autism spectrum, however educators and other professionals may attend
This FREE 1-hour workshop will include 45 minutes of content and 15 minutes of Q&A
Presenter: Veena Birring Hayer (email Veena directly if you have any questions: fsl@autismoutreach.ca)
When October 20, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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