Our Next Meeing February 21, 2012
Prince William County
Special Education Advisory Committee
PURPOSE
The SEAC is organized and functions in accordance with state and federal requirements. The Committee's functions include the following:
• annual site visits;
• monthly meetings with Director of the Office of Special Education;
• determining needs of children with disabilities within the county;
• developing priorities and strategies for meeting identified needs of children with disabilities;
• prepare and submit an annual report to the Prince William County School Board.
MEMBERSHIP
The SEAC is composed of representatives selected by members of the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools. Members serve without compensation. See SEAC Members, below.
ORGANIZATION
The activities of the SEAC are governed by the State of Virginia’s Special Education Advisory Committee by-laws and the Prince William County Special Education Advisory Committee by-laws. Subcommittees are established to help conduct the work of the committee. Members are assigned or volunteer to serve on subcommittees. Department of Education staff members are available at each meeting, to provide technical assistance.
MEETINGS
The SEAC meets in regular session eight (8) times a year, on the third (3rd) Tuesday of the month, at The Kelly Leadership Center. Each regular session generally consists of Public Comment, Director of Special Education Time, Member Time as well as New and Old Business. Public Comment begins at 7:00 PM. Call 703-792-7387 to confirm meeting location.