Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) provides the executive director and directors of the Special Education Department with a parental and community perspective regarding needs of students receiving special education. The purpose is to:
- Advise the special education department on services and programs
- Educate stakeholders and community on special education topics
- Connect and Collaborate with various school and community groups
- Communicate with families, schools, and community
- Advocate for communication, operation, and partnership among families, schools, and community
Decision Making: The Special Education Advisory Committee function and that of its subcommittees is
advisory. When the group needs to make a decision (examples: training to offer, change to by-laws, consensus
on advice requested by special education) SEAC will use a decision making process that begins with advisement
and uses the Collaborative Decision Making Model (CDM) with consensus as the goal.
Communication: Information related to activities of the group will be shared with parents of students receiving
special education and with staff through presentations, fliers, and school and district newsletters. Read the complete details of the SEAC Standards for Operation here.
Respect/Listen
- Welcome dissenting opinions
- Minimize side conversations
- No interrupting
- Check for understanding
- Use person first language
Be Efficient with Our Time
- Start/End on Time
- Keep to the agenda
- Limit time for talking
- Efficient comments
- Utilize committees (time efficient/participation)
Hold Ourselves Accountable/Commit to Follow Through
Provide read-ahead materials
Be Open to change
Purpose driven
- Define objectives
Keep a Big Picture View
- Jeffco issues
- Leave baggage at the door
- Leave personal issues at the door
Fall 2010 Early Start
The Early Start intensive therapy program will be held, Oct. 24-29, in the south Denver Metro Area.
The Early Start 2010 card provides an overview of program information.
Additional information, including online registration is available at, www.adamscamp.org. Call 303-563-8290, ext. 18 or e-mail Margaret@adamscamp.org for additional information.
Life After High School
Free Workshops for Youth with Disabilities Ages 14-21, Their Families & Caregivers
Life After High School. Read More.
Mobilizing Families
Mobilizing Families is an award winning 8-week training program designed to equip families with the necessary resources to access support and be the best advocates for their children. Presented by ARC. Read More.
September 7, 2010 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Jeffco Education Center map & directions
Board Room (5th floor)
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. 27
Golden, CO 80401
October 5, 2010 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Jeffco Education Center map & directions
Board Room (5th floor)
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. 27
Golden, CO 80401
SEE THE COMPLETE 2010-2011 MEETING SCHEDULE
-Celebrate 22q11.2 Awareness Week and learn about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome from the experts who diagnose and manage its many challenges. Read More.
-Mother Nature rarely discriminates when it comes to puberty. When it occurs, youth with disabilities need to be prepared for the physical and emotional changes that will take place as well as prepared for society's expectations of appropriate adult behavior. Attend a seminar aimed at helping special students prepare for puberty. Read More.
Independent Living Skills & Healthy Relationships for Youths. Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Read more.
- See more training opportunities here.
The SEAC Information Line/Voicemail at 303-982-6583 contains upcoming training information and opportunities for parents of with special education children.
Irene S. Herrera
Department of Diverse Learners
Special Education
303-982-6690
303-982-6653 Fax