The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites local organizations/associations of parents that operate within the jurisdiction of the WRDSB to apply to serve on the WRDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the period December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018.

SEAC is a statutory committee of the Board providing advice about Special Education programs and services available to students of WRDSB.

The Committee will include up to 12 representative members selected from the nominations. Eligible nominees are members or staff of qualified organizations/associations, Canadian citizens of a minimum of 18 years of age, residents of the board and individuals qualified to vote for Trustees of WRDSB. Employees of WRDSB are not eligible for membership on the SEAC.

Qualified local organizations/associations must be affiliated with organizations/associations that:

  • Are incorporated
  • Operate throughout Ontario;
  • Further the interests and well-being of one or more groups of exceptional children or adults
  • Do not represent professional educators.

Organizations with an interest in Special Education that do not fully meet the above criteria may apply as a member at large. A maximum of six organizations may be selected to serve in this capacity.

SEAC meets approximately 10 times during the school year, usually on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Education Centre (51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener).

Organizations/associations are asked to submit their applications as follows:

  • Submit on letterhead the name of the individual nominated by the organization/association providing information regarding how that individual represents the interests and well-being of exceptional children and/or adults
  • Confirm that the individual is a Canadian Citizen and a minimum of 18 years of age, resident of the WRDSB community and qualified to vote for Trustees of the WRDSB
  • Similarly, provide the name of an alternative representative that may attend meetings when the representative is unable to attend;
  • Indicate in your letter whether your organization is applying as a representative member or as a member at large.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., October 31, 2014. Please submit applications by email to the attention of Karin Sonnenberg Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Learning Services.
Email: Karin_sonnenberg@wrdsb.on.ca

Additional information on SEAC