What is the Special Education Advisory Committee?

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) works with the School Board, administrators, educators, and parents of children with disabilities. In Virginia, this committee is mandated for every school district by the regulations governing special education programs for children with disabilities.

2025-2026 Committee Members

Officers

  • Jayanakadeja Erazo: Chair
  • LaTonya Worrell: Vice-Chair
  • Miranda Moss:  Secretary
  • Vacant: Teacher Representative

Members

  • Meagan Abbey
  • Rita Goodrich
  • Amy Grenoble
  • Sameka Mallory
  • Tyrhem McGee
  • Kimberly Moore
  • Cynthia White

What are the functions of the Special Education Advisory Committee?

  • Advise the School Board of unmet needs in the education of children with disabilities
  • Assist the school division in the formulation and development of long-range plans designed to provide needed educational services for children with disabilities
  • Participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of children with disabilities
  • Review the school system’s annual updated special education plan and applications for federal funding
  • Assist the local school division to enhance community awareness and understanding of special education services

Why should I  attend the meetings?

This committee offers a platform for parents and other stakeholders to connect, stay updated on developments within Dinwiddie County Public Schools, and collaborate with the school division. We are committed to assessing needs and making recommendations to enhance special education services for students with disabilities. Meetings are open to the public, and we encourage attendees to provide public comments either during the meetings or through the form below.

Public Comment Form

If you have questions, please call Sandra Moore, Parent & Family Liaison, at 804-469-4280. All meetings will be held virtually via Google Meet unless otherwise noted.

The Special Education Advisory Committee meetings are held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:

Date Meeting Location
August 7 Committee Planning Virtual
September 4 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
October 2 My Child Has An IEP, Now What? Increasing Parent Awareness of the Special Education Process

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 Virtual

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
November 6 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
December 4 Understanding the Applied Studies Diploma Virtual
January 8 Membership Planning Meeting Virtual
February 5 Increasing the Graduation Rate of Students with Disabilities Virtual
March 5 Special Education Annual Plan/Committee Planning Virtual
April 9 Autism: Promoting Inclusion and Acceptance Virtual
May 7 Exceptional Education Professional Awards/Committee Planning Historic Southside High School Library

How do I attend the meeting?

Use the following link  https://meet.google.com/aqa-qkyh-zcq to attend the meeting online, or join by phone, by dialing 1-662-506-2329‬ (use PIN: ‪926 324 391‬# ).

Meeting QR Code

SEAC Meeting QR Code

SEAC Meeting QR Code

 

Interested in becoming a member of the SEAC?

Please complete the SEAC Membership Application by clicking here.  Membership selections are made in April.  Click here to join our electronic mailing list for the latest information on special education, webinars, and community events.