Best IEP Resource for Families Who Moved to PEI From Another Province
Moved to PEI from Ontario, Alberta, or BC? Your child's IEP won't transfer automatically. Here's what works and what doesn't on Prince Edward Island.
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All articles about Prince Edward Island IEP & Support Plan Blueprint.
PEI IEP Guide vs Hiring a Special Education Advocate: Which Gets Better Results?
Comparing a PEI-specific IEP guide against hiring PEIACL or LDAPEI advocates. When each option works, what they cost, and who should choose what.
How to Get IEP Accommodations on PEI Without a Formal Diagnosis
PEI's assessment waitlist stretches past 3 years. Here's how to secure classroom accommodations and an IEP while your child waits for a formal diagnosis.
Before and After School Care for Children with Special Needs in PEI: What Families Face
Why accessible childcare for special needs children in PEI is so difficult to find, what families are entitled to, and practical strategies for navigating the gaps.
Best IEP Preparation Tool for Rural PEI Families
Rural PEI families face split Resource Teachers, limited specialists, and island social pressure. Here's what actually helps with IEP advocacy in Kings County and West Prince.
Alternatives to Wrightslaw for Canadian Parents on Prince Edward Island
Wrightslaw's advocacy tactics are powerful but cite US law that doesn't exist on PEI. Here are resources that actually work under PEI's Education Act.
APSEA and HEAR: School Support for Blind, Visually Impaired, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing Students in PEI
How APSEA and HEAR PEI provide itinerant teaching, FM systems, and assistive technology for students with vision or hearing needs in PEI schools.
UPEI and Holland College Disability Services: What PEI Students with IEPs Need to Know
How disability accommodations work at UPEI and Holland College, what documentation is required, and how to plan the transition from a high school IEP.
Sensory Processing Disorder in PEI Schools: Getting the Right Support Without a Formal Diagnosis
How PEI schools can support students with sensory processing difficulties, what OT assessments involve, and how to get sensory accommodations written into an IEP.
What the PEI Education Act Actually Says About Special Education
How the PEI Education Act governs special education, what Minister's Directive 2025-08 means for IEPs, and the legal framework parents need to know.
PEI Disability Tax Credit, RDSP, and Medical Expense Claims for Special Needs Families
How PEI families can use the Disability Tax Credit, Medical Expense Tax Credit, and RDSP to recover costs of private assessments and special education expenses.
Due Process in PEI Special Education: How Formal Appeals Actually Work
PEI has no IDEA 'due process hearing.' Learn what Section 86 appeals are, when to file one, and how the PEI Human Rights Commission handles education disputes.
What Is an IEP in Prince Edward Island? A Parent's Plain-Language Guide
Learn what an IEP means in PEI schools, how it differs from US plans, what must be in it, and how to make it work for your child under the Education Act.
Who Does What in PEI Special Education: Staff Roles Explained
Resource teachers, inclusive education consultants, student well-being teams, and PSB student services in PEI — what each role does and who to contact.
Seclusion Rooms and Restraint in PEI Schools: What Parents Need to Know
What PEI law says about seclusion, restraint, and school suspensions for students with disabilities — and what parents can do when it happens.
PEI Gifted Education Policy: What the Province Actually Offers (and What It Doesn't)
PEI has no mandatory gifted identification process and discourages grade-skipping. Here is what parents of gifted students in PEI can actually do.
Parent Rights in PEI Special Education: What the Law Actually Gives You
Know your legal rights as a parent in PEI's special education system — consent, IEP participation, record access, appeals, and the Human Rights Commission.
PEI Behaviour Intervention Plans: What They Are and How to Get One for Your Child
What a Behaviour Intervention Plan looks like in PEI schools, how it differs from an FBA, and what parents can do when a BIP is missing or not being followed.
PEI Autism Coordination Act: School-Age Services and the $6,600 Funding Explained
How PEI's Autism Coordination Act works for school-age children, what the $6,600 annual funding covers, and how autism consultants support students in school.
Assistive Technology in PEI Schools: C-Pens, AAC Devices, and How to Get Them on the IEP
What assistive technology PEI schools provide, how C-Pens and AAC devices work in the classroom, and how to ensure AT is written into your child's IEP.
PEI Alternative Education Programs: What They Are and Who They Are For
How PEI's Alternative Education Sites and Virtual Alternative Education Program work, who qualifies, and how placement is decided for students with complex needs.
504 Plan vs IEP in PEI: Why the US Comparison Doesn't Apply (and What Does)
There is no 504 plan in Prince Edward Island. Learn what PEI actually uses instead, how it compares to an IEP, and how to get the right support for your child.
Special Education Evaluation in PEI: What Gets Assessed and How to Read the Results
Understand what a PEI special education evaluation covers, how to interpret a psychoeducational report, and how to use assessment results to strengthen your child's IEP.
Transition IEP Goals in PEI: Planning for Life After High School
Learn how Transition Action Plans work in PEI high schools, what transition IEP goals should cover, and how to plan for post-secondary education, work, and community living.
Special Education Advocates in PEI: Who Can Help and When You Need Them
Find out who acts as a special education advocate in PEI, when to bring one to an IEP meeting, and what options exist if the school refuses to cooperate.
Private Psychologist Assessment Options in PEI: PAPEI Directory and IWK Referrals
How to find a private psychologist in PEI through the PAPEI directory, what assessments cost, and when a referral to IWK Halifax is needed.
Getting a Private Psychoeducational Assessment in PEI: What It Costs and How It Works
PEI's public assessment waitlist stretches years. Learn what a private psychoeducational evaluation costs in PEI, what it covers, and how to use the results at school.
PEI IEP Meeting Checklist: What to Bring, Ask, and Do Before You Sign
A practical pre-meeting checklist for PEI parents attending an IEP meeting — documents to bring, questions to ask, and red flags to watch for before signing.
IEP Goal Bank for PEI: Writing Measurable Goals Under the PEI Education Framework
A practical reference of measurable IEP goal examples for PEI students, covering literacy, math, behaviour, communication, and transition planning under MD 2025-08.
IEP for Autism in PEI: How the Autism Coordination Act Changes Everything
Learn how PEI's Autism Coordination Act affects school support for students with ASD, what autism-specific IEP goals look like, and how to access Autism Consultant services.
IEP for Anxiety in PEI Schools: When Anxiety Qualifies for Formal Support
Learn when anxiety warrants an IEP in PEI, what accommodations schools can provide, how the 504 plan comparison works in Canada, and how to advocate for your child.
IEP for ADHD in PEI: What Accommodations Your Child Is Entitled To
Learn what an IEP for ADHD looks like in PEI schools, which accommodations actually work, why 504 plans don't exist in Canada, and how to request meaningful support.
Functional Behavior Assessment in PEI Schools: What It Is and When to Ask for One
Learn how functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans work in PEI schools, who conducts them, and how to request one for your child.
The IEP Process in PEI: From First Request to Signed Plan
A step-by-step guide to the IEP process in Prince Edward Island — how to request an evaluation, what happens at each stage, and how to prepare before the meeting.