The Waterloo Catholic District School Board invites local associations or organizations of parents that operate locally within the jurisdiction of the Board to apply to serve on its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the period of December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2026.

The Committee will include up to 12 representatives selected from the nominations.

Eligibility

The local associations/organizations must be affiliated with associations or organizations that:

  • are incorporated;
  • operate throughout Ontario;
  • further the interests and well-being of one or more groups of exceptional children or adults; and,
  • 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.

Meetings

SEAC meets approximately 10 times during the school year, usually on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, Kitchener, ON.

How to apply

Application Form

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 they are Canadian citizens of 18 years of age, and residents of Waterloo Region.
  • Similarly, provide the name of an alternative representative that may attend meetings when the representative is unable to attend.
  • If your organization is applying as a Member at Large, clearly indicate that in your letter.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. November 30, 2022.

Please submit by e-mail to the attention of Gerald Foran, Superintendent of Learning; Email: Gerald.Foran@wcdsb.ca