About SEAC
The Education Act section requires every district school board and school authority to establish a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). SEACs are standing committees of the school board and membership consists of representatives of the board (trustees) and one representative from each of the associations or organizations of parents that operates locally (up to a total of 12). SEAC representatives provide input on the particular needs of each association’s exceptionality group, bring valuable information from parents in their associations on gaps in service, and advise the board on how the board’s special education programs and services need to be improved.
LDAO chapters have SEAC representatives and alternates on most of the school boards in the communities they serve. In order to keep LDAO SEAC reps and alternates informed, LDAO produces a SEAC Circular five times a year. Copies of recent LDAO SEAC Circulars, and their supplementary documents, are listed below.
Documents that are in their original PDF version, are available in Word on request to dianew@LDAO.ca
LDAO SEAC members are also advised to read the LDAO SEAC Policies, LDAO Policy Statement on Educational Inclusion and the PAAC on SEAC Effective Practices Handbook.
SEAC Circulars
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2023
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Funding-Resource-Guide-2023
- February 8, 2023 Memo Update on Grade 10 courses
- April 6, 2023 Memo on PA Days for the 2023-24 School Year
- MACSE Annual Report 2022-23
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2023
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Funding-Resource-Guide-2022
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Tip-Sheet-key messages Special Education Funding 2023
- Special Education Grant (Technical Paper excerpts)
- Priorities and Partnerships Funding Excerpts
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2023
Additional Materials
- Special Education in Ontario (PAAC on SEAC – Nov 28 2022)
- Special Education Update – November 2022
- Ministry Funded Projects to Prevent and Remove Barriers – 2022-23
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-22-23 Revised
- Partnering with Schools for Student Success Announcement – Feb. 2023
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2022
Additional Materials
LDAO SEAC Circular September 2022
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-22-23
- September 2, 2022 Back to School Memo
- September 2, 2022 Memo Online Learning Implementation Update
- PAAC on SEAC Tip Sheet – Effectiive Practices for Recruitment of Local Association Members for SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2022
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Funding-Resource-Guide-2022
- PAAC on SEAC Tip Sheet – Effectiive Practices for Recruitment of Local Association Members for SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2022
Additional Materials
- LDAO Right to Read Executive Summary
- LDAO Right to Read Detailed Response
- Special Education Update – February 2022
- Feb. 22, 2022 Memo Professional Activity Days for the 2022-23 School Year
- LDAO Repsonse to Draft PPM 81
- PAAC on SEAC PPM 81 Submission
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2022
Additional Materials
- PPM 81 Draft for Consultation -FINAL 01.07.22
- Discussion questions for review of draft revised PPM 81
- Feb. 1, 2022 Memo on Online Learning Graduation Requirement
- MACSE – Collaboration February 2022 PAAC on SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2021
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-21-22 Revised
- Special Education Update – October 2021
- Parent tip sheet Remote learning for students with special education needs
- Student tip sheet Remote learning for students with special education needs
- Educator tip sheet Remote learning for students with special education needs
- Oct. 29, 2021 Memo Guidance on Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting for the 2021-22 School Year
- Oct. 29, 2021 Memo Review of PPM 81 Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings in 2021-22 New Expectations
LDAO Response to K – 12 recommendations, October 2021
LDAO response to Transition Recommendations, October 2021
LDAO Response to the Postsecondary Recommendations, October 2021
LDAO SEAC Circular September 2021
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-21-22
- Memo Revised PPM 151 Professional Activity Days Devoted to Provincial Education Priorities
- LD Awareness month poster 1
- LD Awareness month poster 2
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2021
Additional Materials
- June 3, 2021 Ministry of Education Update on the 2020 21 School Year
- Special Education Update – June 2021
- Special Education and Mental Health Update – June 2021
- Effective Implementation of Reading Intervention Programs
- June 11, 2021 Memo Public Posting of the K-12 Education SDC Initial Recommendations Report
- K-12 Initial Recommendations Report Survey
- MACSE Meeting Highlights – February 2021
- MACSE – Collaboration Template June 2021 PAAC on SEAC
- June 9, 2021 Memo New Grade 9 Math Course Curriculum Release
LDAO SEAC Circular May 2021
Additional Materials
- May 4, 2021 Memo Planning for the 2021-22 School Year
- May 4, 2021 Memo Special Education Grant & Mental Health Funding Changes
- Special Education Grant in Technical Paper 2021-22
- May 4, 2021 Memo Learning Recovery & Renewal
- March 25, 2021 Memo Federal Safe Return to Class Fund
- Destreaming Issues for Students with Special Education Needs
LDAO SEAC Circular March 2021
Additional Materials
- PAAC on SEAC 2020 Survey Executive Summary & Action Items
- Report on Results of PAAC on SEAC 2020 Survey
- EQAO Presentation to PAAC Jan 24 2021
- MACSE – Collaboration Template February 2021 LDAO input
- MACSE – Collaboration Template Feb. 2021 PAAC on SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2020
Additional Materials
- Nov. 2, 2020 Memo Supporting School Board Operations for the 2020-21 School Year
- Changes to Suspensions and Expulsions
LDAO SEAC Circular October 2020
Additional Materials
- PAAC on SEAC Calendar 2020-21
- MACSE – Collaboration Oct. 2020 LDAO
- MACSE – Collaboration Oct. 2020 PAAC on SEAC
- Accessibility Education K-12 SDC Working Group Report on COVID-19 Barriers for Students with Disabilities & Recommendations
- Letter to Minister Lecce and Cho Re_ K-12 Education Planning for Emergencies and Safety
- LDAO Public Awareness 2020
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2020
Additional Materials
- May 27, 2020 Additional Guidance on Special Education and Mental Health
- May 27, 2020 Ministry Guidance on Evaluation and Reporting During School Closure
- May 19, 2020 Continuity of Learning Plan
- May 29, 2020 Summer School & Summer Learning Opportunities Memo
- MACSE – Community Collaboration June 2020 PAAC on SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2020
Additional Materials
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2020
Additional Materials
- MACSE Call for Applications (Jan 16 2020) EN
- MACSE – Collaboration Template February 2020 PAAC on SEAC
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2019
Additional Materials
LDAO SEAC Circular September 2019
Additional Materials
- PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-19-20
- I-C Standards Development Committee Initial Recommendations Report July 2019
- I-C Standards Initial Recommendations Report Phase 1 Survey Questions
- I-C Standards Initial Recommendations Report Phase 2 Survey Questions
- MACSE – Collaboration Template October 2019
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2019
Additional Materials
- Special Education Funding Guide 2019-20 (PDF)
- 2019-20 Special Education Grant memo May 2019 (PDF)
- Enrolment Register Instructions 2018-19 (PDF)
LDAO SEAC Update on Education Funding April 29, 2019
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2019
Additional Materials
- Supporting Students with ASD Memo Mar. 11, 2019
- PAAC on SEAC Comments on denial of school attendance
- New Vision for Education Memo Mar. 15, 2019
- Class Size Consultation Guide March 2019
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2019
Additional Materials
- Consultation – Education in Ontario – PAAC on SEAC Response
- Provincial funding announcements may affect programs for students at risk
- Effective Practices PowerPoint 2019
- PPM 151 PA days
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2018
Additional Materials
- Ministry of Education consultation questions
- LDAO suggested points for EDU consultation
- Funding Memo August 24 2018 (PDF)
- Funding Memo October 17 2018 (PDF)
LDAO SEAC Circular Sept. 2018
Additional Materials
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2018
Additional Materials
- Draft PAAC-on-SEAC-Calendar-18-19
- K-12 Education Standards Development Committee Key Messages – April 2018
- Educators Institute Flyer 2018 (PDF)
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2018
Additional Materials
- Staffing Announcement memo (PDF)
- Special Education Funding 2018-19 Summary
- Mental Health and Addictions Announcement (PDF)
- Ministry of Education 2017 Governance Engagement
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2018
Additional Materials
- EDU Staffing Announcement Memo
- Memo about Student Transportation
- PAAC on SEAC Feedback on IEP section of Special Education in Ontario
- Memo about Transformation Steering Committee
- Suspension Expulsion Program Report
LDAO SEAC Circular November 2017
Additional Materials
- Governance Discussion guide
- School Board Governance suggestions
- News Release — Ontario boosting opportunities for students’ long-term success
- News Release – Ontario Making Schools Safer for Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions
- PAAC on SEAC Q & As on Data Collection
LDAO SEAC Circular September 2017
Additional Materials
- PAAC on SEAC Calendar 17-18
- LDAO Response to Consultation on an Accessibility Standard for Education
- MEMO Integrated Services Next Steps
- SNS IR Update September 2017
- MACSE 2017 06 Meeting Highlights – EN
- LDAO Response to Education Guidelines Consultation June 2017
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2017
Additional Materials
- 2016-17 Special Education Plan Checklist
- Memo on Education Accessibility Standard
- Engagement Guide for Education Accessibility
- Survey Questions on Accessibility in Education
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2017
Additional Material
- Special Education Grant 2017-18
- PAAC on SEAC Funding Resource Guide April 2017
- Next Steps for Integrated Delivery of Rehab Services Memo
- MACSE 2017 02 Meeting Highlights
- LDAO@home flyer
- Educators’ Institute flyer
LDAO SEAC Circular February 2017
Additional Materials
- Special Education Section of Education Funding Engagement Guide
- LDAO Response to Well-being Consultation
- Accepting Schools Expert Panel End of Mandate Report
- Supporting a Positive School Climate
- AODA Alliance letter to Premier Wynne Dec 2016
LDAO SEAC Circular Nov. 2016
Additional Materials
LDAO SEAC Circular Sept. 2016
Additional Materials
- PAAC on SEAC Calendar 16-17 with Glossary.doc
- LDAO Response to Demonstration Schools Consultation Report.pdf
- Special Education Information Memo Sept.2016
- IR Program Guidelines 2016
- 4 Special Education Reform Motions Passed by TDSB SEAC June-13-2016
LDAO SEAC Circular June 2016
Supplementary Materials
- 2016-17 Special Education Plan Checklist
- SpecEdPlans2016 Checklist FRENCH
- Educators’ Institute flyer English
- Educators’ Institute flyer French
LDAO SEAC Circular April 2016
Supplementary Materials
- Provincial Schools Consultation Memo Mar 2016 (PDF)
- Special Education Funding information 2016-17
- Special Education Grant memo March 2016 (PDF)
- Special Needs Grant Discussion Paper 16-17
- Suspension_expulsion Evaluation 2016 (PDF)
SEAC Circular Feb. 2016
Supplementary Materials
- Letter to Students & Families – Consultation
- English Demonstration Schools Discussion Paper & Survey Questions
- Coordinated Services Planning Implementation Update
- Update on Integrated Delivery of Rehabilitation Services
SEAC Circular November 2015
Supplementary Materials
SEAC Circular Sept. 2015
Supplementary Materials
- PAAC on SEAC Calendar 15-16 with Glossary
- The Ontario Ombudsman & Education
- LDAO Definiton and DSM 5
- 2015 Awareness Month Poster_1
- 2015 Awareness Month Poster_2
SEAC Circular June 2015
Supplementary Materials
- Effective Practices for Special Education Plans and Budget
- SpecEdPlans2015 Checklist
- LDAH Minority report May 14, 2015
- LDAO Response to the Special Needs Strategy
- Educators Instiute memo
- LD@school Educators’ Institute
SEAC Circular April 2015
Supplementary Materials
- CTCC-Program-Memo-2015
- Special Needs Strategy Memo
- Memo on Mental Health & Addictions Resources Feb. 2015
SEAC Circular February 2015
Supplementary Materials
- Important Points about PPM 8
- 2015 SEAC memo
- Coordinated-Service-Planning-Guidelines
- MemoAdultEdStrategy
- LDAO SEAC Training Learning Outcomes & Requirements
- LDAO Online SEAC Course Other Assoc. application
- LDAO Online SEAC Course application
SEAC Circular November 2014
Supplementary Materials
- Special Education Overview – Oct 2014
- PAAC on SEAC Survey Executive Summary 2014
- Apprenticeship Fact Sheet
SEAC Circular September 2014
Supplementary Materials
SEAC Circular June 2014
Supplementary Materials
- SEAC Chair Survey letter
- LDAO Response to People for Education Special Education Report 2014
- Educators’ Institute promotional flyer (PDF)
SEAC Circular April 2014
Supplementary Materials
- Special Education Funding Memo
- Professional Learning Day Memo
- PAAC on SEAC Supporting Effective SEACs 2013
- MACSE Meeting Summary Highlights Feb 2014 E FINAL
SEAC Circular February 2014
Supplementary Materials
- LDAO Parent Webinar_Feb 19
- PAAC on SEAC MACSE – January 2014 Collaborating
- MACSE Meeting Summary Highlights October 30 2013 ENG FINAL
- Memo on Expansion of SSI
SEAC Circular November 2013
Supplementary Materials
- Memo IEPs Transition Planning
- IEP Provincial Trends Report
- Pathways To Success Memo
- Bias-Free Progressive Discipline sessions Memo
SEAC Circular September 2013
Supplementary Materials
- PAAC on SEAC Calendar 13-14
- Response to MACSE on Next Phase consultation
- Supporting Bias-Free Progressive Discipline Chart
- Special Ed Update June2013