If a student has been identified as needing an individual program plan before
entry to school, the team may wish to start the process at step 3, “Referral to
Program Planning Team,” to avoid delay.
Parents are expected to be involved at the beginning of the process.
Classroom teachers, parents, students and outside agency personnel and
resource teachers are all possible initiators at this stage. The principal should
be aware of any communication concerning students at this stage.