Alternatives to Hiring a BC Special Education Advocate: 5 Options Compared
Can't afford a private special education advocate in British Columbia? Five alternatives compared — from free non-profits to BC-specific IEP guides.
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All articles about British Columbia IEP & Designation Blueprint.
BC IEP Guide vs. Hiring a Special Education Advocate: Which Is Worth It?
Comparing a BC-specific IEP guide to hiring a private special education advocate in British Columbia. Cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense.
Best IEP Resource for BC Parents Who Paid for a Private Assessment
You spent $3,000–$4,200 on a private psycho-educational assessment in BC. Here's how to make sure the school actually implements the recommendations.
Best IEP Tool for BC Parents of a Newly Designated Child
Your child just got a Ministry designation in BC. Here's the best resource for understanding what it means, what funding it triggers, and what to do next.
Compensatory Education in British Columbia: When Your Child Loses Ground Due to School Failures
BC has no formal compensatory education mechanism like US IDEA—but human rights law and Ombudsperson complaints can address lost educational time and services.
Functional Behaviour Assessment in British Columbia: What BC Schools Do (and Don't Do)
BC doesn't mandate FBAs the way US schools do. Here's how BC handles behavioral assessment, who conducts it, and what parents can request.
IEP for ADHD in British Columbia: What Your Child Actually Qualifies For
ADHD doesn't automatically qualify for an IEP or designation in BC. Here's what BC schools offer, what designations are possible, and what accommodations to request.
IEP for Anxiety in British Columbia: What Schools Can and Must Provide
Anxiety doesn't automatically qualify for a Ministry designation in BC—but students with anxiety are still entitled to documented accommodations. Here's how.
IEP for Autism in British Columbia: Category G, Funding, and What to Expect
ASD qualifies for Category G designation in BC—here's what that means for the IEP, EA support, MCFD Autism Funding, and what goals to push for.
BC IEP Goal Bank: Measurable Goals for BC's Competency-Based IEP Format
Sample IEP goals written for BC's CB-IEP format across reading, math, communication, regulation, and social skills—with measurement criteria included.
BC IEP Meeting Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Child's IEP Meeting
A practical checklist for BC parents preparing for an IEP meeting—what to bring, what to ask, what to refuse to sign, and what to do afterward.
IEP Progress Monitoring in British Columbia: How to Track Whether the Plan Is Working
BC IEPs require progress measurement, but most schools collect and share inadequate data. Here's how to monitor IEP progress and request better reporting.
BC IEP vs. 504 Plan vs. Other Supports: What Actually Exists in British Columbia
There are no 504 plans in BC. Here's what actually exists—IEPs, designations, adaptations vs. modifications—and which your child qualifies for.
Independent Educational Evaluation in British Columbia: Your Guide to Private Assessments
BC parents can request private psychoeducational assessments when district wait times stretch to 18 months. Here's how they work and what they cost.
Parent Rights in British Columbia Special Education: What the Law Actually Guarantees
BC parents have consultation rights, file access rights, and human rights protections—but not the US-style due process rights. Here's what you actually have.
Special Education Advocates and Lawyers in British Columbia: What They Do and When You Need One
When to hire a BC special education advocate vs. a human rights lawyer, what they cost, and what you can accomplish on your own first.
Transition IEP Goals in British Columbia: Planning for High School and Beyond
BC mandates transition planning from Grade 8 onward for students with IEPs. Here's what the IEP must include, the Dogwood vs. Evergreen decision, and post-secondary planning.
What Is an IEP in British Columbia? A Parent's Plain-English Guide
What an IEP actually is in BC, why it's not legally binding, and what that means for your child's support. BC-specific, not US IDEA advice.
How to Challenge EA Hour Reductions in BC Schools Without Hiring a Lawyer
Step-by-step guide for BC parents whose child's Educational Assistant hours were cut. Uses BC Human Rights Code, Moore decision, and School Act — no lawyer needed.