Bus Route	Date	Reason	Status	Schools Affected
R-105	March 18	Mechanical Problem	Delayed	Alexander Galt

Complementary Educational Services

Complementary Educational Services’ Team

Contact

Tel.: 819 868-3100, ext. 55035
Email: ces@etsb.qc.ca

Leadership

Catherine Canzani: Director – Complementary Educational Services

Inclusive Education

Special needs students compose about 30% of the Eastern Townships School Board’s enrollment. They consist of those with physical handicaps, intellectual handicaps, social maladjustments and learning disabilities. They can be visible or invisible, but all deserve to get the best education possible so that they can function in our society to their full potential.
The ETSB provides special needs services in all of our schools. Special needs services are provided by a team of professionals guided by the Complementary Educational Services Department.

Consult the Complementary Educational Services’ website for more information.

Inclusive Education Mission Statement

The Inclusive Education mission of the Eastern Townships School Board is to help all students be their best by ensuring a compassionate, quality learning environment that respects the uniqueness of each student through an individualized, inclusive learning service.

Read the ETSB’s Policy & Procedures Governing the Organization of Educational Services for Students with Special Needs – Youth Sector (P011).

Services

Our services are designed to promote student participation in school life, to educate students about their rights and responsibilities, and to guide them through career guidance and community involvement.

Here are the services offered:
🔹Academic and career counseling
🔹Psychological services
🔹Psychoeducational services
🔹Health and social services
🔹Inclusive education services
🔹Remedial education services
🔹Speech therapy services
🔹Occupational therapy services

Evaluation and Referral Process

To determine if a student has inclusive education needs, there is an evaluation and referral process.
Consult the Procedures for Evaluating Special Needs of Students.

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is put into place for students who are deemed at-risk. This tool is used to identify the student’s strengths and needs, determine annual goals, and monitor the student’s progress.
Learn more about the plan by reading the IEP brochure.

Identification of a Student with Special Needs

A student is identified as having special needs in accordance with the Ministry of Education (MEQ) definitions. For this identification to be official, an active Individualized Education Plan (IEP) must be in place.

To determine the correct identification and evaluate the student’s specific needs, school administrators work alongside resource teachers and qualified professionals, who also assist in developing the IEP. To ensure ongoing support, all special needs IEPs are reviewed and verified annually by the school board.

The Role and Responsibilities of Parents

Parents should inform the school of any concerns they have regarding their child, or of any special needs that could affect their child’s progress in school.

If professional evaluations or interventions are conducted by external partners, parents should inform the school administration. This will allow the coordination of services offered to the student.

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The SEAC is a board level committee composed of parents of students with special needs, professionals, support staff, teachers and administrators.

To learn more, visit the 🌐SEAC website.

Complementary Educational Services