Individual Program Plans (IPP)

What is an IPP?

• A planning document which helps monitor student growth and success
• Designed and developed to meet the specific needs of individual learners
• A collaboratively created document
• A communication document
• A summary of goals, objectives, strategies and accommodations aimed at enhancing student learning
• An ongoing document which is updated at regular intervals

Who needs an IPP?

• All students with an Alberta Education code require an IPP
• Students without codes may be placed on an IPP when significant changes are being made to their program across a wide range of subject areas, which differ from the regular instruction.

Whose job is it?

• The principal is responsible for ensuring that the IPP is developed, monitored, evaluated, and communicated.
• All staff directly involved with the student’s learning contribute to the creation of the IPP
• In Edmonton Catholic Schools, it is recommended that the classroom teacher be responsible for coordinating the IPP process (Goals, objectives, strategies and accommodations)

What is the parent’s role?

• Parents are important members of the learning team. Parents are the initial teacher for their children and witness them in a variety of social and learning situations beyond the school setting. As a result, parents can often share unique insights and perspectives about their child’s strengths and needs which provide an invaluable basis for the IPP process and school programming.
• The most effective services are provided to students when the home and school work together as a team to provide a positive learning experience. Parents play a critical role in their child’s education by choosing to actively engage and participate in the IPP process through the following:
  • maintain open communication with teachers and the school
  • maintain a positive and supportive attitude about school and learning, homework, and school activities
  • be prepared to share information about their child’s strengths and needs
  • be willing to discuss their educational and social goals for their child
  • share medical information and health procedures
  • give written and informed consent for any specialized assessments

Sample Information Sharing Forms

• Alberta Education's Family Goal Setting
• Alberta Education's Student Goal Setting