Purpose
The SEAC is organized and functions in accordance with state and federal requirements. The Committee's functions include the following:
- 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.
To apply for SEAC membership click on the link to download the application. The completed application should be emailed to
PWCSSEAC@pwcs.edu.
SEAC Membership Application (PDF).
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 consists of Public Comment, Director of Special Education Time, Member Time as well as New and Old Business. Public Comment begins at 7 p.m. Parents and guardians are invited to attend. Advance notice is not needed to speak during Public Comment. Call 703-791-7287 to confirm meeting location.
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Public Notice
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6 - 9 p.m., citizen comment time starting at 7 p.m., in Conference Rooms 2002-2004 at the Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112. All meetings will be in-person.
All School Board and SEAC meetings are open to the public. You may contact any member to discuss your views on Special Education.