Special Education

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The Special Education Advisory Committee shall be established and shall function in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Act, Regulation 464/97, section 2.4 and relevant Ontario Regulations. The committee's purpose is to make recommendations to the Board in respect to any matter affecting the establishment and development of special education programs and services in respect of exceptional pupils of the Board.

An exceptional student is one whose behavioural, communicational, intellectual, physical, or multiple exceptionalities are such that he or she requires placement in a special education program (Learning Centre/Resource Room Support or Special Class Placement).  A pupil is designated as exceptional by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) established by the School Board.

Who serves on SEAC?

SEAC is largely made up of parents, many of whom represent a local association that is concerned with children with special needs.  Also serving on SEAC are members of the Board of Trustees, and in an advisory capacity, members of the school board's administrative staff.

What happens at SEAC meetings?

SEAC meetings usually include a variety of agenda items.  Discussion may focus on evaluation of ongoing programs, proposed changes to current special education services or development of new procedures.  SEAC also has input with respect to the allocation of special education finances.

When are meetings held?

SEAC meets once each month from September to June, at 12:00 p.m., via videoconfernece from a number of sites.  

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)