Special Education Advisory Committee

All school boards must have a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). This committee is made up of trustees, representatives from local associations and community organizations as well as school board staff who represent various employee groups. SEAC meets each month and gives advice to the DSBN about special education programs and services.

The purpose of SEAC is to review issues related to the education of students with special education needs and make recommendations to the board. The members bring their associations’ perspectives to the discussions while working together to ensure opportunities for the best education for all students.

The community partners listed below are members of the DSBN Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC):

• Autism Ontario-Niagara Chapter
• Bethesda Services
• Community Living
• Contact Niagara
• Down Syndrome Niagara
• Inclusion Action in Ontario
• Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region
• Niagara FASD Coalition
• Niagara Children’s Centre
• Niagara Support Services
• Pathstone Mental Health
• Voice Niagara – For Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing