Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (2019-20)
State Mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
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School Board Liaison
Stella Pekarsky
Staff Liaison
Michael Bloom, Director, Special Education, Department of Special Services
If you are unable to attend a meeting open to the public where you can provide public comment, you may submit your public comment in writing to the Office of Special Education Instruction. If you have specific concerns about your child’s educational services, you may contact Michael Bloom at [email protected].
View additional contact information for the Department of Special Services
Committee Purpose
8 VAC 20-81-230(D)—A local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent.
2019-20 Committee Charge
Examine current FCPS practices regarding the communication and dissemination of information to parents related to supports and services provided to students with disabilities. Make recommendations designed to improve and strengthen the relationship between parents of students with disabilities and FCPS school staff and central office staff.
View the ACSD Staff Response to the 2017-2018 Recommendations
View archived ACSD Information: 2018-19 | 2017-18
Meeting Dates and Parking Information
The ACSD will be meeting Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m.. ACSD committee members will participate electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually at https://www.fcps.edu/streamingmeeting.
Public Comment at ACSD Meetings During COVID-19 Emergency
During the COVID-19 Emergency, the ACSD will only meet virtually. During this time, Fairfax County and City residents may submit a video or audio testimony by email to [email protected]. A maximum of 10 slots are available, first come, first served. Please submit your video or audio testimony by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Video and audio testimony should not exceed 3 minutes in length.
| Date | Meeting or Event Information |
|---|---|
| 9/14/19 | 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Kickoff at the Parent Resource Center Public comments will be from 12:40 - 1 p.m. September Meeting Agenda September Meeting Minutes |
| 10/7/19 | 7 p.m. Monthly meeting at Dunn Loring in room 108 October Meeting Agenda October Meeting Minutes |
| 10/22/19 | 7 - 9 p.m. ACSD Meet and Greet at Jackson Middle School Meet and Greet Agenda |
| 11/13/19 | 7 p.m. Monthly meeting at Gatehouse in room 1600 November Meeting Agenda November Meeting Minutes |
| 12/11/19 | 6:30 p.m.- Executive meeting at Gatehouse in room 1600 7 pm - Monthly meeting at Gatehouse in room 1600 December Meeting Agenda December Meeting Minutes |
| 1/8/20 | Meeting Canceled |
| 2/12/20 | 6 p.m. - Subcommittee meetings 7 p.m. - Monthly meeting at Dunn Loring in room 108 February Meeting Agenda February Meeting Minutes |
| 2/29/20 | 10 a.m. - noon Subcommittee meeting at the Burke Centre Public Library |
| 3/11/20 | 6:30 p.m. - Subcommittee meeting 7 p.m. - Monthly meeting at Dunn Loring in room 108 March Meeting Agenda March Meeting Minutes |
| 4/22/20 | 7 p.m. - MEETING CANCELED Monthly meeting at Gatehouse in room 1600 |
| 5/6/20 | 5 p.m. ACSD committee members will participate electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually at https://www.fcps.edu/tv/ch99. May 6th Meeting Agenda May 6th Meeting Minutes |
| 5/13/20 | 5 p.m. ACSD committee members will participate electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually at https://www.fcps.edu/streamingmeeting May 13th Meeting Agenda May 13th Meeting Recording May 13th Meeting Minutes |
| 6/10/20 | 5 p.m. ACSD committee members will participate electronically due to the COVID-19 emergency. Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually at https://www.fcps.edu/streamingmeeting June Meeting Agenda June Meeting Minutes |
2019-20 Membership
Assistive Technology - Toby Latham
Braddock District - Liz Brocato
City of Fairfax School Board - Darcy Acquavella
Department of Neighborhood and Community Service - Sandi Dalhoff
Disability Services Board - Michael Beattie
Dranesville District - Lissy John
Faculty - Joanne Walton
Fairfax Co. Health Dept. - Lynn Kiewel
Fairfax County Council of PTA - Ann Marie Ward
Fairfax/Falls Church Community Services Board - Erin Lauer
Federation of Citizens - Vacant
Higher Education - Linda Mason
Hunter Mill District - Brandon Cassady
League of Women Voters - Vacant
Lee District - Meghan Gray
Mason District - Harry Henderson
Member at Large-Keys-Gramara - Phara Rodrigue
Member at Large-McElveen - Vacant
Member at Large-Moon - Joe Alston
Mount Vernon District - Connie Lorentzen
POAC-NOVA - Susan Edgerton
Preschool - Jessica White
Providence District - Mary Hackman
Region 1 - Melissa Morrison
Region 2 - Niki Zimmerman
Region 3 - Vacant
Region 4 - Rachel Macias
Region 5 - Laura Allen
SEPTA - Ally Baldassari
Springfield District - Cheri Belkowitz
Student Representative - Mary Kate Ganley
Sully District - Michael Simon
Transition Services - Cathy White
Special Education Update Newsletter
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Meeting Agendas
Agenda for the 9/14/19 meeting
Agenda for the 10/7/19 meeting
Agenda for Meet and Greet on 10/22/19
Agenda for the 11/13/19 meeting
Agenda for the 12/11/19 meeting
Agenda for 1/8/20 meeting
Agenda for 2/12/20 meeting
Agenda for 3/11/20 meeting
Agenda for 5/6/20
Agenda for 5/13/20 meeting
Agenda for 6/10/20 meeting
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the 6/12/19 meeting
Minutes from the 9/14/19 meeting
Minutes from the 10/7/19 meeting
Minutes from 11/13/19 meeting
Minutes from the 12/11/19 meeting
Minutes from 2/12/20 meeting
Minutes from 3/11/20 meeting
Minutes for 5/6/20 meeting
Minutes from 5/13/20 meeting
Minutes for 6/10/20 meeting
