Special Education Funding and Legalities

FG ~ Funding for each student

SEG ~ Additional funding for Special Education

SEPPA ~ Funding per pupil, based on enrollment

HNA ~Funding based on number of special education students

SEA ~Funding for specialized equipment

SIP ~Funding for additional staff to support students

FA ~Funding for educational centres that are not schools

e.g. hospitals

Roles and Responsibilities

make recommendations affecting the development and delivery of Special Education programs and services

represent the students in the Board with different exceptionalities in need of special education support

participates in annual review of the Board’s Special Education plan

participates in annual budget process (financial allocation)

reviews financial statements

meets at least 10 times a year

Legislation

Regulation 464/97 under Education Act, January 1, 1998

YRDSB

Meetings the first Thursday of every month @ 7pm

Meetings are open to the public

Meeting Minutes are published on the Board website

PPM 1:This is a policy that outlines the resources available for students who are deaf, blind or hard of hearing.

Audiological Services

Psychological and Assessment Services

Educational and Consultative Services

PPM 11: Early Identification of Children’s learning needs

Available in first language

Maintain ongoing review of social, emotional, educational needs

PPM 59: Psychological Testing and Assessment of Students

PPM 76C: Alternative education programs and services for deaf, blind and deaf-blind exceptional pupils

PPM 81: Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings

PPM 85: consolidated and replaced by the Guidelines for Educational Programs for Students in Government Approved Care and/or Treatment, Custody and Correctional (CTCC) Facilities

PPM 127: allows school boards to offer mature students the option to enroll in the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course.

PPM 140: Incorporating Methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis into Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

PPM 156: Supporting Transitions For Students With Special Education Needs