Blind and Low Vision
Teachers of children and youth who are blind or have low vision are educators who hold a Master of Education degree specific to the education of these learners. The role of this professional is to ensure learners have appropriate access to the core curriculum and to provide direct instruction in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, as well as consultation in support of learners on their caseload in the home, community, and school. The incumbent works collaboratively with school-based and early childhood teams.
Deaf, deaf and Hard of Hearing
Education Support Teachers are educators holding a Master's-level degree specific to the field of education for learners who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing. Their role is to provide either direct instruction or consultation services in support of learners who are Deaf, deaf and hard of hearing, from birth through high school graduation. Services are delivered through communication and collaboration with families and school-based teams.
Production and Library Services
APSEA Library and Braille Service is responsible for the provision of Alternate Format materials to support the instructional needs of students who are blind or visually impaired in Atlantic Canada.
Autism in Education
An Atlantic Partnership emerged from a belief on the part of the Deputy Ministers of Education and Early Childhood Development of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island along with the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA) that the partner provinces could benefit from a collaborative relationship in the provision of services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This inter-provincial collaboration enables the sharing of best practice, professional development, training, and resources that will help ensure each province operates at the highest, leading edge standard.