THE BOARD'S SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Purpose of the Standard

To provide details of the operation of the board's SEAC to the Ministry and to give members of the public information to which they are entitled.

The following information provides information about SEAC membership, meeting times and locations, and procedures. The Chapter titled 'The Board's Consultation Process' outlined the integral involvement of SEAC in the public consultation process, developing a consultation report, and providing input toward the development of the Special Education Plan. Each SEAC meeting through the course of the school year involves presentations and discussions about various board and community programs and services. This format allows SEAC to have ongoing opportunities to influence the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services.

SEAC also participates in the development of the board's annual budget for special education through ongoing discussion about current and proposed programs and services at each SEAC meeting and through more formal presentations on special education funding and the board's budget. This typically occurs during May-June following the release of budget information by the Province.

The Public Consultation Process completed as part of the Special Education Plan development identified an interest by local school communities in learning more about the role of SEAC. The Learning Services Department Growth Plan, Appendix II, addresses this need through the development of a SEAC handbook, parent/school education sessions, and additional promotional literature.

SEAC Recommendations for the Special Education Plan 2006-2007