About the program
Grand Erie believes every student has individual learning needs, and when those needs are met, the student can experience success. Some students have exceptional learning needs and may require special programs and services.
A student with exceptional needs is a learner whose behaviour, communication, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities are such that he/she is considered to need special education programs as defined in the Education Act.
- SEAC is an advisory committee mandated through the Education Act as a standing committee of each school board.
- The committee reports to the school board and makes recommendations to the board regarding special education program and services.
The SEAC of Grand Erie is comprised of
- representatives of up to 12 local chapters of associations which further the interests of people with exceptional needs
- one person representing the interests of Native Students
- board personnel
- parents and other
The Special Education Advisory Committee is provided with the opportunities to:
- participate in the board’s annual Special Education Plan
- participate in the board’s annual budget process
- review the financial statements of the board
- make recommendations to the board regarding special education programs and service
A special education advisory committee of a board may make recommendations to the board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the board.
SEAC meetings are held on a monthly basis, with a minimum of ten meetings per school year. The meetings are held either in person or virtually, and are open to the public.
SEAC is a committee that represents the interests of all children with exceptional needs. Although specific children and issues are not discussed at SEAC, broad issues affecting services across the school board can be raised for discussion.SEAC representatives have a good knowledge of specialized services and programs of the school board, and can help parents to navigate through the school system.
How can I become involved with SEAC?
Parents, community members or members of local associations wishing representation on SEAC should write to:
How can I express my views on a Special Education Topic to SEAC?
Parents, community members or members of local associations wishing to express their views on a special education topic should write to: info@granderie.ca
