In Manitoba, all students have the right to appropriate educational programming as outlined in Manitoba Regulation 155/2005.

For most students, Appropriate Educational Programming means access to the provincial curriculum. Some students may need additional supports to participate fully in classroom learning, while a smaller number may require highly individualized learning outcomes, either in addition to or in place of the provincial curriculum.

Appropriate Educational Programming is a collaborative process through which school communities design learning environments and provide the necessary resources and services to support the lifelong learning, social, and emotional needs of every student.

School principals are responsible for ensuring appropriate programming for all students in their schools. As part of this responsibility, each principal must designate a case manager to coordinate the development, implementation, and review of each Student-Specific Plan (SSP).

For more detailed information, please explore the provincial documents from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning by following the links provided below.

The Addressing Student Diversity visual framework helps educators understand how programming and supports are organized for all students in Manitoba schools. It illustrates how inclusive education operates along a continuum of supports: from universally designed learning environments that meet the needs of all students, to more intensive and individualized programming for a smaller number of students with complex learning needs.

This framework reminds educators that inclusion begins with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and responsive classroom practices, and expands through adaptations, modifications, and, when necessary, individualized programming. Each level ensures that students receive the right type and intensity of support to promote participation, engagement, and success in school.