AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 21, 2004
7:00 p.m.

1. Memorials and Prayer.

2. Roll Call and Apologies.

3.Approval of the Agenda.

4. Declarations of Interest.

5.Approval and Signing of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 31, 2004 for PUBLIC SESSION. p.1-p.5

6.Delegations:

7.Presentations:

a) By Sheila Flood, Program Coordinator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, regarding Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.

8. Unfinished Business:

9. Notices of Matter and Trustee Matters: (for which ninety-six hours notice has been given)

a)From Trustee Kennedy regarding the need for the Ministry of Education to increase training opportunities.

WHEREAS: There is a shortage of psychology and speech-
language pathology staff in the Province of Ontario

WHEREAS: School Boards are having a great deal of difficulty
recruiting psychology and speech-language pathology staff.

WHEREAS: The shortage of psychology and speech-language
pathologists is resulting in long waiting lists for students who require
services.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Ministry of Education advocate for more training opportunities
for psychologists and speech-language pathologists in Ontario
universities.

10. Communications:

a) From Jean-Luc Bernard, Director of Education Le Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest on behalf of the Minister’s Advisory Council on Special Education regarding Special Education Policy and Programs. p.6-p.13

b) News Release from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services regarding the expansion of support for children and youth with Autism. p.14

c) From Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association in support of governments initiative to expand supports for Children and Youth with Autism. p.15

d) From Louise Ervin, President of Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association addressed to the Honourable Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration regarding Public Consultations. p.16-p.17

e)From Elizabeth Roy, Chair of the Board, addressed to the Honourable Marie Bountrogrianni, regarding the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA). p.18-p.19

11. Matters Referred/Deferred to the Committee by the Board and Other Committees.

12. Reports of Officials and Special and Permanent Committees Requiring Action.

13. Reports of Officials and Special and Permanent Committees for Information:

a) Report regarding ISA 2 and 3 Cycle 5. p.20-p.21

b) Report regarding Learning Opportunities Grant (Incremental) Funds – Allocation of Resources. (for information) p.22-p.54

c) Verbal update on exam schedule school day.

d) Verbal update regarding the Transportation Committee.

14. Inquiries and Miscellaneous:

15. Association Reports:

16. Update from Trustees on resolutions recommended to the Board by the Committee:

17. Update of Pending List

18. Adjournment.