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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
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