by providing hands-on experience and life-skills in a real-life setting. The format of the meetings this year is slightly different than previous years. Hazlehurst said, “This year we try to have a presentation or a guest speaker prior to the start of the actual meeting. Our hope is to attract more parents and educators, who then will stay for the meeting.” Once the meeting begins, the first agenda item is allocated to public comments, in accordance with school board policy. This is when individuals may express concerns or ideas regarding educational issues within the school district. “Public comment is first on the agenda, so if people need to leave afterwards they are able to do so,” shared Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst described the the meetings as “a place to develop connections with other parents and learn about resources available in the County.” It is not a support group. If you live in Fauquier County and would like to help create instructional ideas and a more positive environment, consider attending and participating in SEAC meetings.The committee itself is comprised of up to eight parents of students with disabilities and/or community members and one special education teacher. Another role of SEAC is to review both policies and procedures regarding special education and related services, and to participate in the review of the school’s annual plan. For a full list of Virginia mandated SEAC functions you my visit the website doe.virginia.gov and read through regulation 8VAC20-81-230 B.2. According to Fauquier County Public Schools’ website (fcps1.org) SEAC’s vision is to “promote access of students with disabilities to a public education that cultivates unique abilities and maximizes potential.” The website also noted: “Anyone interested in improving the education of individuals with disabilities in Fauquier County is welcome.” SEAC welcomes community feedback from parents and those who wish to improve educational services, and hopes individuals seeking more information will attend meetings to learn more and become involved. If you have questions regarding the meetings or becoming a member, contact the clerk of the board, Ginger Callahan at gcallahan@fcps1.org. All SEAC meeting dates and times are posted on FCPS1.org for the public to review. ❖
How often does it meet and where? SEAC meets on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Central Complex, Building A. The address is 430 East Shirley Ave, Warrenton, which is located on the same campus as the Warrenton Community Center. For more information contact the school district by calling 540- 422-7101 or visiting the website (fcps1.org/Page/1551). 2017/2018 School Year SEAC information is also posted on FCPS1.org Members: Amanda Hazlehurst, Ann Marie Dewald, Heidi VanVoorhis, Marie Tucker, Marilyn McCombe, Neil Swanson, Robin Verity Nonstaff Consulting Members: Linda Corcoran Staff Consulting Members: Randy Corpening Parents of students and other community members concerned with creating the most effective educational environment for individuals with learning differences may participate, you need not be a member. For information regarding special education services contact Randy Corpening; director of special education via email at rcorpening@ fcps1.org. For more information about the Virginia Department of Education’s SEAC requirements or laws regarding special education services, visit the website (doe. virginia.gov) or contact: Virginia Department of Education, Division of Special Education and Student Services, Office of Specialized Education Facilities and Family Engagement, Hank Millward, Director, 804-3710525
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