Special Education Policy

Saskatchewan Learning policy for special education personnel qualifications is outlined in Children's Services Policy Framework. The policy states that: Special Education teachers and professional support staff who are responsible for individual assessments, program planning and program delivery must possess qualifications acceptable to the Minister.

1. The Regional Superintendents of Children's Services adjudicates the qualifications of professional special education personnel upon formal request of either the school division or the individual.

2. When personnel do not meet the standard of training prescribed above, interim recognition is possible.

2a. A request for interim recognition is submitted by a school division official to the Regional Superintendents of Special Education and the request is evaluated on the following:

• the availability of a qualified person for consultation with or supervision of the applicant; and
• the applicant's specific plans to complete the university courses necessary for qualification within a five year period from the date of approval.
  

2b. applicant's prior work-related experience;

2c. Requests for temporary qualification are subject to annual review and renewal.

3. The Personnel Qualifications Committee within the Special Education Unit will adjudicate in special situations.

For further information, please contact the Regional Superintendent of Children's Services for your region.

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Children's Services Policy Framework

 

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