VISION All children and their families who are at risk, have high needs, or are developmentally challenged, in the Niagara Region, will be successful within an inclusive environment.

MISSION STATEMENT The Special Needs Steering Committee works collaboratively with the child care system to ensure that the delivery of services for children with special needs and their families are provided equitably and inclusively across Niagara.

VISION All children and their families who are at risk, have high needs, or are developmentally challenged, in the Niagara Region, will be successful within an inclusive environment. MISSION STATEMENT The Special Needs Steering Committee works collaboratively with the child care system to ensure that the delivery of services for children with special needs and their families are provided equitably and inclusively across Niagara September 2007 November 2007 January 2007 March 2008 October 2007 Update December 2007 Update February 2008 Update April 2008 Update

Level of Service Tool Developed by Halton Region Niagara tool being created Designed for children birth to six Information collected determines the type and frequency of service Tool assists in providing service consistency by community agencies supporting children with special needs

Child Indicators Physical Health/Medical Issues Feeding Social Emotional Behaviour Play Skills Attention Cognitive Skills Communication/Language Fine Motor Gross Motor Self-Help Sleeping Safety Sensory Systems and Processing Child Stressors

Child Care Centre Indicators Scheduling Curriculum System is in Place to Monitor Goal Achievement Team Functioning Communication within Classroom Team (Including Supervisor) Staff Knowledge Environment Safety Stressors

Next Steps October 18 th, committee meeting to continue work on Level of Service Tool January 08, projected date for implementation of tool Ongoing, protocols and policies will be developed