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State Special Education Advisory Committee Annual Report

State Special Education Advisory Committee Annual Report. July 2018-June 2019. State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC).

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State Special Education Advisory Committee Annual Report

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  1. State Special Education Advisory CommitteeAnnual Report July 2018-June 2019

  2. State Special Education Advisory Committee (SSEAC) The purpose of the SSEAC is to promote the education of children with disabilities by providing advice and policy guidance based on input from citizens and constituent groups. The SSEAC is organized and functions in accordance with state and federal requirements. • Represents various stakeholder groups as prescribed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) • Administrative year runs July 1 - June 30 • Five subcommittees • Four meetings held in Richmond

  3. Public Comment and Constituency Report Topics Public Comments Individualized Education Program (IEP): Parental rights, native language, IEP team roles, McKinney-Vento transportation SEAC: Parent participation, membership and best practices Other: Diploma statistics, trauma informed care, service animals, chronic absenteeism, Every Student Succeeds Act implementation in Virginia Constituency Reports Parent/family engagement Mental health/trauma Transition Funding Staffing shortages Seclusion and restraint LSEAC practices Eligibility Inclusion Bullying Graduation

  4. Presentations • Superintendent of Public Instruction: Virginia is for Learners, Maximizing the Potential of all Students • VDOE Mathematics Initiatives • Virginia Inclusive Practices • Trauma Informed Care • Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction • VDOE Equity and Virginia is For Learners Initiatives • Back to Basics Initiative • Seclusion and Restraint Regulations Update

  5. Commendations 1 of 2 • For a seventh consecutive year, Virginia has earned the U.S. Department of Education’s highest rating for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and for compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. • Supporting the “Virginia is for Learners Initiative” which promotes deeper learning, equity in education, the five C’s, and the Profile of the Virginia Graduate. • Joining the Secretary of Education and the Virginia Association of Superintendents to host the Teacher Retention Summit.

  6. Commendations 2 of 2 • Partnering with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) to develop a pilot program of supports for first-year special education teachers. • Focusing on equity and closing achievement gaps through the collaborative efforts of the EdEquity Conference. • Adopting the special permission credit accommodation which will allow students with disabilities the opportunity to earn locally awarded verified credits. • Presenting “Critical Decision Point” training for parents of students with disabilities in all eight Superintendents regions of the Commonwealth.

  7. Recommendations 1 of 2 • Continue efforts to address the teacher, staff, and other professional support shortages, by exploring available funding resources and partnerships. • Create additional, more advanced modules for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other specific learning disabilities; consider more in-depth annual training. • Ensure that adequate training and resources are available to support the implementation of the Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia.

  8. Recommendations 2 of 2 • Update best practice guidance documents and provide training for local SEACs. Share existing resources and involve the SSEAC in collaboration with VDOE for training and follow-up. • Revise the current Parent’s Guide to Special Education and develop various versions including video and multi-modal formats. • As a follow-up to the Critical Decision Points Guide and Training, enhance opportunities for family engagement by developing an online module/companion video for parents to learn more about their rights.

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