Year: 1994 - 95 AGM December 1, 1994 - SSAAM

Special Education Review Committee
Provincial SSAAM
May, 1995
Preamble
SSAAM has determined that a response should be developed in
anticipation of the Provincial Special Education Review. The review would
focus on the development of a definition of Special Needs students and the
elaboration of a position pertaining to the range of services and funding
required to meet the needs.
Terms of Reference
The committee will consist of members of Provincial and Metro SSAAM
and will:
1. Develop a brief outlining the evolution of special education in Manitoba.
2. Provide a framework for equitable financing in special education.
3. Examine the coordination of interagency services and recommend a
model to facilitate the transfer of funds to most adequately meet the
needs of all children.
4. Draft recommended policies and statements as they pertain to special
education - definition, placement, programming,
consultation/collaboration and parent involvement.
5. Provide a recommendation for developing a more realistic divisional
planning process within the context of school action plans as
recommended by New Directions.
6. Review the supports required to provide appropriate and minimum
levels of support through resource teachers, counsellors, clinicians,
medical personnel and all other significant caregivers.
7. Recommend that preserviceteacher training provide elaboration of
approaches to ensure that teachers are able to offer differentiated
instruction.
8. Formulate a statement as to fundamental rights of parents and children
with special needs.