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Local Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Initiative

Overview

Local school divisions are required by the Code of Virginia (8VAC 20-80-90) to form local Special Education Advisory Committees (SEACs) comprised of parent and community volunteers appointed by local school boards. The primary responsibilities of local SEACs are to advise the local school division of unmet needs in the education of children with disabilities, to assist the local school division in the formulation and development of plans for improving performance of children with disabilities, and to participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of children with disabilities. Local SEACs are envisioned to be forces for positive change for students with disabilities within Virginia's school divisions. The Partnership works with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to support local SEACs.

Major Activities

• Complete A Workbook for Completing an Annual Blueprint for Local Special Education Advisory Committees in Virginia and work with VDOE to print, disseminate and post this document on the SEAC Website.
• Continue to respond to requests for information and assistance from local SEACs.
• Maintain a Website with materials and information for local SEACs.
• Maintain contact information for local SEAC chairpersons and communicate with them about training needs and opportunities as well as relevant products and materials.
• Respond to requests from VDOE to participate in training or networking activities to support local SEACs.

Contacts

Eileen Hammar, Co-Director, 804-827- 0202, eghammar@vcu.edu

Melanie Sterling, Co-Director, 804-827-0197, mrsterli@vcu.edu

Website

www.vcu.edu/partnership/seac