Special Education Advisory Committee

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The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) advises the local school division of unmet needs and assists the division in formulating plans for improving the performance of children with disabilities in the division’s school and the community.

We seek to promote educational excellence for students with disabilities by encouraging collaborative partnerships, supporting an inclusive educational environment, and highlighting recommended best practices that will prepare students for productive citizenship.

Throughout the year, the HCPS SEAC conducts public meetings. The SEAC encourages and welcomes public comment during the public meetings from individuals or organizations about suggestions, concerns, or experiences regarding the education of students with disabilities. Written public comment is also welcomed and may be sent to Diane Brown, director of special education.

Application

The SEAC of Hanover County Public Schools is always looking for interested parents and community members to join in its mission of promoting educational excellence for students with disabilities. 

For more information about SEAC, or if you would like to talk about becoming a member, please refer to the SEAC contacts listed below.  

SEAC Contacts

The HCPS SEAC members for 2024–2025 are:
Catherine Ambrosino, Hank Foley, Holly Jackson-Conrad, Jennifer (Jenny) Rice, Sandra Rucker, Terese Urban, Anne-Marie McGreen, Kelley Webb, Kimberly Witcher, Suzi Tapper, Kelley Brown, Monica Dabney, Kristy Shaffer, Torrie Goodman, Nia Gibson, Preston Main, Jennifer Trumbower, Kelly Shaffer, Carly Gourley, Joel Fravel, Alayzia Coney, and Katie Putnam.


The consultants for the HCPS SEAC for 2024–2025 are:
Candice Bowler, Sarah Billups, Diane Brown, Brian Ford, Jennifer Greif, Jaime Hanks, Karen Lynne, Tom McIntyre, Katy Wilde, and Kristina Williams-Pugh.

SEAC Advisory Committee Meetings

Location:

  • Hanover School Board Office
    200 Berkley Street
    Ashland, VA 23005
Please visit BoardDocs, a web-based tool for publishing meeting agendas, minutes, and support documents, and select "Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)" on the top right of the page. 

2024–2025 Meeting Calendar

Meeting Date/Time    Agenda Topic/Activity  
Orientation Monday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. Orientation 
Business
Subcommittees
Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Review of Annual Reports
Establish Subcommittee Structures
Business
Subcommittees
Monday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. Planned Topic: See Agenda
Subcommittees Monday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Business Monday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Discuss public comment during budget hearing.
Planned Topic: See Agenda

Subcommittees Monday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Business
Subcommittees
Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Review Part B Application
Optional Subcommittees
Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Business Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. First Review of Annual Report
Business Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Annual Report
New Officer Election
Planning Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. SY 2025–2026 SEAC Planning 
 

SEAC Annual Report to the School Board

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