Special Education Committee. The parties agree to establish a committee comprised of representatives from ETFO, the Ministry of Education and school board leadership in the area of special education. Additional representatives may be invited as resources to the committee as needed. The committee will discuss current issues as identified by the parties related to supporting students with special education needs. The committee shall meet regularly commencing no later than November 30, 2015 and recommendations will be made to the Minister of Education by April 30, 2016. Terms of reference will be jointly developed to inform the scope of discussions and recommendations. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #6 BETWEEN The Ontario Public School Board Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’) AND The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND
Special Education Committee. In an effort to enhance communication and collaborative problem solving, the District and the Union shall continue the Special Education Committee of teachers representing a cross-section of general education and special education programs and levels to meet with District representatives on a monthly basis. Agenda items shall be provided by both sides no later than three (3) days prior to the meeting. It should be noted that references are made to special education teachers and the special education program throughout the contract. Of particular note are the following:
Special Education Committee. The parties agree to maintain a Special Education Committee of no more than five (5) representatives appointed by the DOE and no more than five (5) representatives appointed by the Association. This committee shall meet not less than four (4) times each school year for the purpose of fact-finding and problem-solving operational and working condition concerns such as:
Special Education Committee. The parties agree to establish a committee comprised of representatives from ETFO, the Ministry of Education and school board leadership in the area of special education. Additional representatives may be invited as resources to the committee as needed. The committee will discuss current issues as identified by the parties related to supporting students with special education needs. The committee shall meet regularly commencing no later than November 30, 2015 and recommendations will be made to the Minister of Education by April 30, 2016. Terms of reference will be jointly developed to inform the scope of discussions and recommendations. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #6
Special Education Committee. A committee consisting of teachers and administrators will continue to meet regularly and seek solutions to some of the special education concerns the district faces. This committee will be advisory in nature.
Special Education Committee. The Board and Association shall develop a joint committee on Special Education issues. The Association shall be represented by one (1), XXX appointed Intervention Specialist per school building. The Board shall be represented by the Special Education Director, one (1) building administrator, and the Superintendent or his/her designee. The committee shall meet at least four (4) times per year for the purpose of reviewing the effectiveness of the Special Education program, to develop recommendations on changes to the program and to address concerns of the Special Education staff.
Special Education Committee. The Special Education Committee will convene no later than October 31st to determine the focus and need and will establish a meeting calendar for the year. The committee will review and discuss the current special education laws, caseloads, best practices pertaining to the implementation of special education laws, and the methods currently in place on how unit members fulfill their requirements of the special education laws, including but not limited to their involvement in the IEP process. The committee will be co-chaired by a District and Federation representative, and the committee will include a site administrator, a general education teacher and a special education representative from elementary, junior high, and high school.
Special Education Committee. The Special Education Committee shall be formed to address issues for both support educators and regular classroom teachers concerning special education programs and students. This committee will be comprised of one representative from each building that, for the purposes of this committee, will be referred to as the intervention specialist/teacher leader, Special Services Administrator, Special Services Supervisor, one building level administrator from each building, and Superintendent and/or designee. Prior to the end of each school year, a calendar shall be developed which will include monthly meeting dates scheduled throughout the following school year.
Special Education Committee. Non-District 75 schools shall have a special education committee, selected by the UFT chapter leader. The committee shall meet with the principal in the spring and fall and as needed to discuss special education compliance issues, including but not limited to teacher and paraprofessional programming, and, if possible, resolving special education compliance issues at the school level.
Special Education Committee. In District 75 schools, the principal shall meet with the District 75 special education committee, once at the beginning and once at the end of each school year. The principal and the committee shall discuss (a) issues regarding available space and staffing at the main school and each cluster site to support students in crisis and (b) special education compliance issues, including but not limited to teacher and paraprofessional programming, and, if possible, resolving special education compliance issues at the school level. This committee may request assistance from the District Representative and the Superintendent as needed.
