Montgomery County Public Schools

Our next Parent/Guardian Workshops will be held at Gaithersburg HS, Northwood HS, & Paint Branch HS on Wednesday, February 20th 7-8:30pm. Learn about resources designed to help you understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents and process. 

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

The Special Education Advisory Committee is comprised of parents/guardians, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff members, and representatives of Montgomery County community groups that advocate for students with special needs and serve to advocate for, and advise, the Department of Special Education Services.

Committee Meetings

When:

Dates: Please check calendar for dates. 
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Where:

Carver Educational Services Center (CESC) - Directions 
850 Hungerford Drive 
Rockville, MD 20850

The public is welcome to attend.
Child care is available.
*Please view calendar to check room locations. 

Meeting Format:

Each meeting has public comments from 7:00–7:15 p.m. (pre-sign up by e-mailing CoChairs) Bring at least five copies of your comments to be used for follow-up after meeting.  No decision will be made on public comment items during actual SEAC meeting.  Any follow up information will be handled outside the meeting through appropriate MCPS staff members. Public Comment participants will have three minutes.

No comments should be made that are derogatory or critical of specific MCPS staff members or any other individual on any level. Issues of concern brought forth in public comments should be expressed in global terms. If there is a time sensitive "personal" situation please alert SEAC CoChairs so they might help you and direct you to appropriate staff members to help resolve the issue.

Public Comments are followed with Department of Special Education Services updates by the directors of Department of Special Education.

SEAC CoChairs

SEAC CoChairs can be accessed for any questions or concerns. The CoChairs are:

•  Vittoria Aiello
•  Amuthan Kannan
•  Julie Reiley 

SEAC Meeting Agenda

• September 27, 2018

SEAC Meeting Notes

• October 25, 2018
• September 27, 2018 
• August 22, 2018
• February 22, 2018
• January 25, 2018
• December 14, 2017
• October 26, 2017
• September 28, 2017

For more information, contact the MCPS Department of Special Education Services at 240-740-3900 or one of the CoChairs. 

Resources

 Montgomery County Therapeutic Recreation    

 Program Access (Inclusion) Making the Right choice

 Maryland State Depart of Education Technical Assistance Bulletin: Specific Learning Disability and Supplement   

 Unified Physical Education 

 Inclusive Youth Leadership  
 
 Article: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Bond With Playmates Who Have Special Needs 

Thank you to everyone who attended the 5th Annual Special Education Summit!