John McCrae Public School

565 Fred McLaren Blvd.

Markham, ON L6E 1N7
Telephone: 905-294-9122
Fax: 905-294-8196
Email: john.mccrae.ps@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
September 15, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In anticipation of the upcoming IPRC meeting where the school will identify your child as exceptional, we would like your
added input. At the meeting we will identify the placement, service, and your childs strengths and needs.
An Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed for each student requiring Special Education Services. The IEP identifies the
childs strengths, needs and long range goals as well as specific academic expectations. As part of the partnership with parents,
teachers and students, the Special Education teachers require your input to help develop your childs IEP.
Please complete the attached form and return it to the school on or before the IPRC date. If you wish to discuss your thoughts
before returning the form, please contact the undersigned at 905-294-9122.
Some examples are provided to assist you.

Strengths
Uses their school planner without assistance
Positive attitude
Conscientious
Seeks help when needed
Enjoys sharing ideas with adults
Enjoys art activities/sports/music/working with hands
Co-operative
Leadership skills
Literacy skills
Numeracy skills
Athletic ability
Artistic ability
Needs
To gain self-confidence
To develop spelling skills
To develop writing skills
To improve reading comprehension skills
To improve numeracy skills
To improve organizational skills
To develop social skills
Long Range Goal
To interact effectively with students and adults in the classroom
To follow rules and routines
To develop confidence in reading
To further develop sight vocabulary
To develop self-editing skills
To meet academic potential.
Thank you for your assistance and continued support.
Sincerely,
Lori Hall
Principal

Lindsey Rhamey
Vice Principal

Katharine Chiang
Special Education Teacher

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Interests:
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Medical Concerns:
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Parents Signature: ____________________________________
Teachers Signature: ___________________________________