Special Education
Special Education Advisory Committee
Ontario Regulation 464/97 of the Education Act directs that each Board of Education establish a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).
The Committee may make recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment and development of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the Board.
SEAC membership includes three Elected Officials of the Board, up to twelve Members of Local Associations and one or more additional members from the community.
The Superintendent of Special Education serves as the Secretary to SEAC and is supported by Program Principal Coordinators and Chiefs of the Board.
SEAC Meetings
SEAC meets monthly throughout the school year. Meetings start at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Education Centre (80 Sheppard Avenue East) in Toronto.
The members of SEAC have a strong interest and commitment in assisting other parents who have children with special needs or abilities.
SEAC Members
SEAC includes the following members:
Committee Member | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
Melanie Battaglia | Autism Ontario, Toronto Chapter, Alternate | |
Katherine Benvenuto, Vice-Chair | Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) | |
Michelle Cousins | Easter Seals Ontario, Alternate | |
Richelle De Belchior | Community Member | |
Geoffrey Feldman | Ontario Disability Coalition | |
Lori Mastrogiuseppe | FASworld Toronto | |
Lisa Mason | Community Member | |
Tyler Munro | Inclusion Action in Ontario | |
Marissa Seymour | Autism Ontario, Toronto Chapter | |
George Wedge, Chair | Easter Seals Ontario | |
Maria Meehan | Superintendent of Education – Special Services |
SEAC Membership Applications for the 2026-2030 Term
As 2026 is a municipal election year, community members and local association representatives are invited to apply for appointment to the Toronto Catholic District School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2026-2030 term. Interested applicants must complete the SEAC Community and Association Member Application form.
Association representative applicants must also submit a nomination letter from their association's executive.
Completed applications and nomination letters (where applicable) must be sent to the TCDSB Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Brendan Browne, by October 31, 2026.