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.

2024-2025Committee Members

Officers

  • LaTonya Worrell: Chair
  • Jayanakadeja Erazo: Vice-Chair
  • Cynthia White:  Secretary
  • Sandra Moore: Teacher Representative

Members

  • Sharmonique Taylor Burrow
  • Amy Grenoble
  • Sameka Mallory
  • Aleisha Manson
  • Tyrhem McGee
  • Natalie Tillery

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 you 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 Dr. Robin Pelt, Instructional Specialist for Exceptional Education, at 804-469-4389 ext 7. 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 1 Committee Planning Virtual
September 5 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
October 3 Understanding the New VAAP Participation Guidance Tool  Eastside Enhancement Center Conference Room w/Virtual Option
November 7 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
December 5 Supporting Students with Specific Learning Disabilities 

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 Eastside Enhancement Center Conference Room w/Virtual Option
January 9 Membership Planning Meeting Virtual
February 6 Setting Students with Intellectual Disability Up for Postsecondary Success  Eastside Enhancement Center Conference Room w/Virtual Option
March 6 Special Education Annual Plan/Committee Planning Virtual
April 10 Supporting Families of Students with Autism  Eastside Enhancement Center Conference Room w/Virtual Option
May 1 Exceptional Education Professional Awards/Committee Planning Historic Southside High School Library

How do I join the meeting?

Use the following link  https://meet.google.com/aqa-qkyh-zcq to join the meeting online, or join by phone, by dailing 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.