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Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

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.

  • Officers

    • Jayanakadeja Erazo: Chair
    • LaTonya Worrell: Vice-Chair
    • Sameka Mallory:  Secretary
    • Jennifer Lambirth: Teacher Representative

    • 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

  • 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 804-469-4389 or email smoore@dcpsnet.org. All meetings will be held virtually via Google Meet unless otherwise noted.

  • Date Meeting Location
    August 6 Committee Planning Virtual
    September 3 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
    October 1

    Presentation- Guest: Dr. Haney, State SEAC representative

    Virtual

     

     
    November 5 Community Engagement Planning Virtual
    December 3 Business Meeting Virtual
    January 7 Membership Planning Meeting Virtual
    February 4 Business Meeting Virtual
    March 4 Special Education Annual Plan/Committee Planning Virtual
    April 1 Business Meeting Virtual
    May 6 Exceptional Education Professional Awards/Committee Planning Historic Southside High School Library

  • Use the following link to attend the meeting online, or join by phone, by dialing 1-662-506-2329‬ (use PIN: ‪926 324 391‬# ).

    Meeting QR Code

    A black and white QR code composed of squares and rectangles.

    SEAC Meeting QR Code

  • 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.