Due to the ongoing fight to reduce the impacts of COVID-19, the budget impacts of the pandemic, and the recent directive by Governor Inslee to reduce employee work hours as a cost savings measure, OSPI is closed and all staff are on mandatory furlough today. Employees will respond to inquiries as quickly as possible when the agency reopens on July 14.
See OSPI’s COVID-19 guidance and resources for educators, students, and families.
August 21, 2020 | 8:30am PDT
(Zoom only)
More information coming soon.
The Washington State Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is established through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to advise the State Superintendent on matters pertaining to the provision of special education and related services. WAC 392-172A-07060 provides additional information on the establishment and purpose of the SEAC.
The SEAC consists of members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction who are committed to quality education for children with disabilities. The council consists of individuals from across the state in many areas of expertise and interest. The SEAC members focus on statewide issues impacting special education. The SEAC believes that all students with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education in a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
If you are interested in being considered a member of the SEAC, please complete an SEAC member application and mail it along with a current resume' to OSPI-Special Education, SEAC Executive Assistant, PO Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200 or email it to our SEAC email.
March 2020
October 2019
February 2019
November 2018
May 13-14, 2020
February 12-13, 2020
January 7, 2020
October 9-10, 2019
August 16, 2019
May 8-9, 2019
February 6-7, 2019
November 7-8, 2018
July 19, 2018
May 9-10, 2018
February 7-8, 2018
October 11-12, 2017
May 10-11, 2017
February 8-9, 2017
October 12-13, 2016
May 5-6, 2016
February 4-5, 2016
October 7-8, 2015
May 6-7, 2015
February 4-5, 2015
September 18-19, 2014
*Copies of annual reports may also be obtained by calling OSPI Special Education.