Sep 9, 2026Board meeting
Special Education Advisory Committee Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee received a presentation regarding the services and resources provided by Autism Ontario, including support for families, caregiver workshops, and educational toolkits. Discussions centered on the OAP model and its impact on service waitlists. The committee reviewed the updated Ministry Special Education checklist, which serves as a multi-page roadmap to assist the board in preparing relevant presentations. Operational updates were provided regarding the BRIDGE program, recent staffing hires, and ongoing recruitment efforts for committee membership. Additionally, reports were shared from the Steering Committee, Accessibility Planning Committee, and member associations.