ROLES OF PIE STUDENTS, HOME FACILITATORS & STAFF

Role of the PIE Student

• when appropriate, participate in the development of Student Learning Plans (SLPs)
• request help from home facilitators (parents/caregivers) and/or their teacher when they need it
• work to the best of their ability to demonstrate their learning in all of their required areas of study 
• learn what makes them love learning

Role of the Parents/Caregivers - The Home Facilitator

• take on the leadership in facilitating and planning the day-to-day delivery of the the curriculum collaboratively decided upon in the initial planning meeting with your learner's teacher(s)
• participate in, and approve of, the documentation of the curriculum materials and learning strategies chosen, for each school year, in the learner's SLP
• request help from staff if problems with progress or materials arise for the learner
• maintain regular contact with staff to continually support learner progress
• participate in assessment conferences and/or provide portfolios of student work for assessment
• most importantly, celebrate the learner's successes

Role of the PIE Teacher

• collaborate with parents/caregivers and, when appropriate, students to develop SLPs
• conduct learner assessments
• organize and direct activities and field trips
• assess learner progress in meeting required learning standards
• assist parents/caregivers when problems with progress or materials arise
• maintain regular contact with enroled families and provide continuous support and encouragement

Role of the PIE Inclusive Education Teachers 

• collaborate with parents, students, and teachers to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities and diverse abilities who have inclusive education designations
• arrange support for learners (i.e. learning assistance, counselling, school psychology, speech-language pathology, and physiotherapy/occupational therapy) to help them meet the goals and objectives outlined in their IEPs
• collaborate with PIE administrators to provide necessary resources for each learner throughout the year
• support teachers and families of learners with disabilities and diverse abilities with challenges, changes, needs
• perform standardized achievement assessments, as required, for students referred to the inclusive education department
• maintain regular contact with enroled families and provide continuous support and encouragement

Role of PIE Admin:

• act as liaisons between enroled families and the school district
• advise families and PIE teachers on the development of SLPs
• organize and direct activities and field trips
• oversee the provision of invigilated online course quizzes and tests and make arrangements for student participation in provincial assessments
• approve and supervise delivery of curricular materials and online courses
• provide families with information via email and newsletters
• answer questions or concerns about PIE