SEAC'S MANDATE

Under Ontario's Education Act, every exceptional pupil is entitled to special education programs and services which meet his or her needs. In York Region the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) plays a vital role in ensuring that exceptional pupils receive appropriate educational services.

The SEAC may make recommendations to the Board concerning the establishment and development of special education programs and services. It provides specific information, advice and assistance to parents/guardians whose children may require additional support.

Following is a list of the York Region Special Education Advisory Committee organizations and their current representatives:

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

The York Region District School Board invites all parents and interested members of the public to observe the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meetings.

The Committee meets at the Education Centre, in Aurora, 60 Wellington Street West, on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

If you would like more Information about the Special Education Advisory Committee or special education programs and services in York Region, please call the following personnel:

SPECIAL EDUCATION IS COMMITTED TO:

• the most enabling environments for all exceptional pupils;
• a continuum of service delivery options in response to pupil needs;
• the provision of extensive resource staff to support the development of quality programs for exceptional pupils;
• the integration of all exceptional pupils;
• supporting preventative approach in programming for all pupils;
• collaborative planning between special education resource and regular staff; and,
• monitoring and establishing partnerships.