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The 嫩芽视频 (HCDSB) invites local associations and community members at large, to apply for volunteer positions to its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)!

About SEAC

In accordance with聽, each school board in Ontario must establish a Special Education Advisory Committee with a mandate to provide advice and make recommendations to the Board聽on anything that impacts the establishment, development, and delivery of:

  • Special Education programs and services for students with exceptional needs;
  • Special Education Plan or reports;
  • The Special Education budget and financial statements; and
  • Any matter that promotes the interests and well-being of students with exceptional needs and abilities.

A new SEAC is formed every four years, after the election of the Board of Trustees. The school board appoints SEAC members, and they serve for the term of office of board members and until a new board is organized. 

What are the Responsibilities of SEAC Members?

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) members are required to attend 10 meetings each school year, from September through June. The Committee typically meets on the last Monday of each month. Members are required to:

  • Read meeting materials and the agenda provided in advance of the meeting;
  • Become familiar with the school board’s special education programs and services;
  • Share information about SEAC activities with members of the local association and/or the provincial association;
  • Provide feedback or information from the local association and/or the provincial association relevant to special education.

Who Is Eligible to Become a Member?

Each member of SEAC must be:

  • A Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older;
  • A resident within Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, or Oakville;
  • A registered Catholic school supporter (an elector who directs their taxes to the HCDSB).

狈翱罢贰:听HCDSB employees are not eligible for SEAC membership.

Apply Now!

Local associations interested in applying are asked to submit a letter of interest, and聽community members at large are asked to submit an application (r茅sum茅) with a letter indicating their suitability for a volunteer position聽through email:聽SEACapplications@hcdsb.org聽to the attention of:聽

Cassandra Jack-Caldeira, Superintendent of Education, Special Education Services

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