Advisory Committee for Portuguese Speaking Communities

Terms of Reference

 PORTUGUESE ADVISORY Committee

 The Portuguese Advisory Committee shall have the responsibility for advising the Board of Trustees and staff of the Toronto Catholic District School Board on matters pertaining to the following:

1.  The continuity of the plan and recommendations accepted by the Board at its meeting of May 22, 2012;

2.  The consultation with and the engagement of the larger Portuguese community in regards to student achievement;

3.  The assessment of the effectiveness of steps taken to improve the academic success of students of Portuguese-speaking background;

4.  The recommendations for programs, services and advocacy;

5.  The identification and allocation of funds for the implementation of identified strategies and programs;

6.  The sharing of best practices across the Toronto Catholic District School Board.