Policy Statement
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is committed to supporting support providers in their role during K-9.
Definitions
Learning Consultant (LC) – is a B.C. certified teacher. The LC provides educational leadership and is responsible for planning, directing, assessing, and reporting on the learner’s educational program. This is done in cooperation and collaboration with the grade K-9 learner, and with input, where appropriate, from the parent/guardian, support provider(s) and/or other learning team member(s).
Support Provider – is a third party service provider contracted by SDLF to provide specific services in support of progress on goals outlined by the LC on a learner’s Individual Education Plan, if applicable.
Policy
SelfDesign Learning Foundation will put guidelines in place for support providers as they implement, in collaboration with the educator(s) and parent(s)/guardian(s), the goals stated in a learner’s Individual Learning Plan (IEP).
Protocol
Support providers will:
- Promote learner success through clear expectations, prompt responses, and weekly communication and feedback with the LC, parent(s)/guardian(s), and learner.
- Support the LC by providing feedback on learning in relation to goals, objectives, and provincial learning outcomes as required.
- Model, guide, and encourage legal, ethical, and safe behaviour related to technology use.
- Recognize that educators have professional training and expertise and are responsible for planning, directing, assessing, and reporting on the learner’s educational program.
- Maintain records of learning progress and make available to the educator(s) on an ongoing basis.
- Suggest learning plan changes to the educator(s), including the use of field trips and events.
Related Documents
- K-9 Role of the Learning Consultant Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Learner Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Parent/Guardian Policy.