Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
2010 - 2011
BLUEWATER
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Administration office: 1-800-661-7509
WHAT IS SEAC?
Ontario’s Education Act stipulates that every exceptional student is entitled to special education programs and services meeting his or her unique needs.
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is mandated by the Ministry of Education and Training and every Board is required to establish a SEAC.
The Committee, which is appointed by the Board, is made up of representatives of local associations, community agencies, trustees and student trustees/senators of the Board. Student Services staff provide support and resources for the committee.
WHAT DOES THE SEAC DO?
SEAC makes recommendations to the District School Board on matters concerning the establishment and development of special education programs.
SEAC members participate in the annual review of the Board’s Special Education Plan.
SEAC members participate in the Board’s annual budget process as it relates to special education.
SEAC members provide updates from their agencies and associations.
SEAC members participate on committees and attend workshops dealing with special education.
SEAC members provide information and support to parents, teachers and schools as requested.
SEAC members advocate for all children.
2010-2011 MEETING DATES:
September 27, 2010; October 25, 2010; November 22, 2010; December 13, 2010; January 24, 2011; February 28, 2011; March 28, 2011; April 18, 2011; May 30, 2011; June 20, 2011.
All meetings begin at 9:30 am at the School Support Service Centre, Chesley
WHO ARE THE SEAC MEMBERS?
Trudy Baran (Vice-Chair)
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Assoc. at 364-4015
Marnie Cassidy
Autism Ontario at 395-2442
Cathy Clarke or Lorraine Closs
Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services at 371-4773 ext. 116
Jim Dawson (Chair)
Trustee, Bluewater District School Board at 924-3766
Jan Johnstone or Marilyn McComb
Trustee, Bluewater District School Board at 396-1467 or 376-4770
Linda Marak or Andy Swan
Community Living Kincardine & District at 396-9434
Dave Mason or Tammy Salmon
Association for Bright Children at 483-2321 or 797-2871
Tony Pedoniquotte
First Nations Trustee at 534-5322
Deborah Pope or Marjorie Snyder
Grey County Children’s Aid Society at 376-7829 ext 270 or 257
Sandy Ribey
Ontario Brain Injury Association at 368-5304
Corinne Wolsey
Bluewater Council Home and School Assocation at 396-1694
Please feel free to contact any of the above for more information
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