Advisory Committee on Special Needs

The mandate of the committee, as defined in Article 185 of the Education Act, is to advise the school board on:

• a policy for the organization of educational services to students with handicaps and social maladjustments or learning disabilities
• the allocation of financial resources to the services intended for those students
• the implementation of an individualized education plan for a student with special needs

In addition, the Advisory Committee provides information on resources within the Riverside community, and information sessions to parents on research and strategies to help them support their children with special needs.

The Advisory Committee meets regularly on the third Monday of the month, beginning with a General Assembly and annual elections in October of each school year. Observers are welcome to participate in the meetings and to network with committee members.