Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

Become a SEAC Member

While we do not currently have any openings on the SEAC, we are always happy to accept your application and will keep it on file for future openings. Email completed application along with your current resume to SEAC email or mail them to:

OSPI-Special Education
SEAC Executive Assistant
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200

Contact Information

The Washington State Special Education Advisory Council (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.

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 and typically meets four times a year. The SEAC consists of members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The SEAC is required by federal and state law. The requirement is ongoing and does not have an end date.

The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting
May 21–22, 2024

The Washington state Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will conduct a hybrid meeting on May 21–22, 2024, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. The in-person location is the Walla Walla Center for Children & Families, 1150 W. Chestnut, Walla Walla, Washington. The meeting is open to members of the public interested in Washington special education services. The agenda will be posted the week prior to the meeting. The SEAC two-day meeting will also be offered virtually (no registration required).

Public Comment will begin at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 21. Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes. Each public comment will be restricted to three minutes and will only be allowed during this designated timeframe. If you would like to email your comment to be read at the meeting, please send it to the SEAC email address no later than the close of business on May 16.

SEAC Community Forum – In person only!
The SEAC, in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), is hosting an in-person community forum to share about the role of SEAC and host a discussion about inclusionary practices in early learning and post-secondary transition services! Join us!

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families
1150 West Chestnut
Walla Walla, Washington
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Required registration for the community forum.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2023–24 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2022–23 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Previous Years' Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2021-22

2020-21

2019–20

2018–19

2017–18

2016–17

2015–16

2014–15

SEAC Recommendations & Positions

 

2020–2021

March 2021

October 2020

2019–2020

    March 2020

    October 2019

    2018–2019

    February 2019

    November 2018

    *Copies of annual reports may also be obtained by calling OSPI Special Education.

    Annual Reports