How it works
From initial assessment to ongoing support, Empower takes your school through a proven four-phase engagement to build a compliant, effective special education program.
Phase 1: Assess
Weeks 1–2
- On-site review of current special education practices
- Staffing and resource audit
- Student population analysis (aggregate, non-identifying data)
- Gap analysis against Ontario special education standards
- Stakeholder interviews (administrators, educators, parents)
Phase 2: Design
Weeks 3–6
- Structured program framework aligned to Ontario framework
- IPRC and IEP process design
- Tiered support model (universal, targeted, intensive)
- Staffing and roles recommendation
- Professional development plan
- Parent/guardian engagement strategy
Phase 3: Implement
Weeks 7–16
- On-site specialist deployment
- Staff training and coaching
- Process rollout (identification, IEP development, reviews)
- Resource setup and space recommendations
- Phased implementation with milestone checkpoints
Phase 4: Support
Ongoing
- Quarterly program reviews and adjustments
- Continued professional development sessions
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Data-driven success metrics tracking
- Direct line to Empower specialists for ad-hoc support
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