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​The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is committed to meeting the needs of all students with exceptionalities.  Our Board provides Special Education Services in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Ontario Human Rights Code, The Education Act and all regulations made under the Act.

Planning for Success A Guide for Special Education Manual May 2017.pdf

The Board is committed to the belief that: all teachers are "special" educators; each child is unique; the needs of our students with exceptionalities will be met through programs and services which foster the atmosphere of a Catholic School Community in the most enabling environment; and parents and guardians play an active role and share responsibility in the education of their children.

Student standing around their new buddy bench. 

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board strives to educate each student in the most enabling environment.  Parents and guardians play an active role and share responsibility in the education of their children, and the ALCDSB works with parents and guardians with the Special Education Delivery Model.  The Delivery Model used by ALCDSB focuses on the individual needs of each student.  The model encompasses an integrated approach in which a program is provided for each student within the classroom in an inclusive manner.  In all our Catholic schools, we aim to prepare all students to be contributing members of their community.  We are committed to meeting the needs of all students who are exceptional. 

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Regulation 464/97 sets out requirements for school boards with respect to SEACs and outlines their role, membership and scope of activities.    The SEAC is responsible for submitting carefully developed and appropriate recommendations to the board on all matters related to the provision of special education programs and services to its pupils with exceptionalities. The SEAC must ensure that these recommendations focus on the most appropriate special education programs and services for all students with exceptionalities, individually and collectively​.    For more information on the consultation plan process, please see:
SEAC Manual 2015-19.pdf


 
  • Discipleship

    We accept the call to be imitators of Christ by embracing the Beatitudes through authentic witness at the school, community, and global levels. Rooted in our commitment to transmit our Faith and Catholic tradition, we are inspired to build communities dedicated to the formation of young people who recognize their gifts and responsibilities to contribute to the transformation of the world into a more just and loving society for all.

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  • Scholarship

    We believe that each student, made in the image and likeness of God and being hope for the future, can be engaged in their learning and achieve at high levels with appropriate supports. We are committed to ensuring that the potential of each student is realized through the achievement of ambitious outcomes and improving in their learning to the highest possible level.

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  • Stewardship

    We embrace our responsibilities for the prudent and judicious use of the resources we have been allocated. In our context, we are committed to the development and growth of all employees, responsible and accountable practices and our call to care for all of God's creation.