Ontario Education Ministry

The Minister's Advisory Council on Special Education recommends the Minister of your practice on any matter associated with the establishment and provision of special teaching programs and services for college students with special needs, such as the identification and provision of early intervention programs

Particularly, the Council:

The present membership includes 20 voting and 4 non-voting people. People represent either an exceptionality (e.g., developmental disabilities or giftedness) or perhaps a profession (e.g., instructors or social employees). Two people are mix-hired to represent the Catholic Community and 2 others french Community. There's additionally a representative for college studentsOryoungsters, along with a member to represent the Native Community. The 4 non-voting people represent the Secretary of state for Health insurance and Long-term Care, the Secretary of state for Community and Social Services, the Secretary of state for Training, Schools and Colleges, and also the Secretary of state for Children and Youth Services. All Council people are hired through the Minister of your practice.

The Council meets every year in Feb, June, and October. The Council also offers numerous active subcommittees that explore specific issues and produce recommendations towards the Council conferences.