What is the Special Education Advisory Committee?
The WJCC Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) collaborates with community members consisting of: parents, administrators, teachers and the School Board.
What is the function of the Special Education Advisory Committee?
Advise the local school division of unmet needs in the education of students with learning differences.
Assist the local school division in developing priorities and strategies to meet student needs and improve educational outcomes.
Submit periodic reports and recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board.
Assist WJCC schools in interpreting plans to the community for providing educational services for meeting the needs of students with learning differences.
Review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the WJCC school board and the Virginia Department of Education. (For complete state regulations, refer to 8 VAC 20-81-90E.)
How can the SEAC help you?
better understand processes and procedures for special education
address your concerns to appropriate division personnel
locate resources and support for your special education needs
Who Serves on the Committee?
parents of students with learning differences
persons with learning differences
representatives from community and civic organizations
representatives of institutions of higher education
representatives from vocational or business
organizations
representatives from human service agencies providing services for persons with learning differences
a teacher
How do I apply to become a SEAC member?
Applications for School Board Committees can be found HERE