With a doctorate and a master’s degree in psychopedagogy from Université Laval and a bachelor’s degree in special education from Université de Montréal, Monique Brodeur brings many years of education experience to her position.
A professor of special education since 1999, Ms. Brodeur has had a distinguished and successful career at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Since 2020, she has served as interim dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Law. Previously, she was dean of the Faculty of Education from 2009 to 2019 and vice-dean of research from 2005 to 2009.
Ms. Brodeur’s many accomplishments include the creation of academic programs and research infrastructures. Other major contributions include the naming of the Faculty of Education pavilion, which today bears the name Paul-Gérin-Lajoie, as well as the celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the Parent Report, an event carried out in partnership with the Grande Bibliothèque.
Her areas of expertise are special education, the prevention of learning difficulties in reading, self-regulation of learning, and the professional development of teachers and special education teachers. She has contributed to several large-scale projects on the theme of educational success. She is a member of two committees of the Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network (CLLRNet) and was president of the Working Group on Inclusive Education at UQAM from 2016 to 2019.
The Conseil supérieur de l’éducation (CSE) comprises 22 members – including its President – representing the field of education and other sectors of Québec society.
These members are appointed by the Government following consultation with associations or organizations that are most representative of students, parents, teachers, school administrators and socio-economic groups. The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education or his or her substitute is ex officio an associate member, but is not entitled to vote.
The members of the CSE are appointed to a four-year mandate, which can only be renewed once.
The members of the CSE receive no salary, with the exception of the President, who has a full-time salaried position. The members of the CSE must adhere to its Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.