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Find your school board's Special Education department, SEAC meeting schedule, and autism support contacts. Knowing who to call is the first step.
The 10 largest Ontario school boards by enrollment. Phone numbers connect to the main board line — ask for Special Education Services.
The principal is the first point of contact for special education concerns. They coordinate with the school's Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) and can initiate the IPRC process.
If the school is unresponsive, escalate to the board level. Ask to speak with the Special Education Coordinator or the Superintendent of Education responsible for special education.
SEAC meetings are public. You can observe or formally register to depute — presenting your concerns directly to the committee on the record. Check your board's website for the schedule.
If the board does not act, you can file a formal complaint. See our school board complaint process guide for step-by-step instructions.
When you contact your board's Special Education department, use these questions to get specific, actionable information.
How to attend and depute at your board's SEAC to advocate for better autism supports.
GuideStep-by-step guide for filing a formal complaint when the board is unresponsive.
GuideThis page is part of the Education & Schools topic cluster. School rights, IEPs, IPRC, and advocacy for autistic students in Ontario.
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