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2024 Back-to-School Care Fair

Join VB Schools and over 100 youth-serving organizations, agencies and school division departments for an informational and fun-filled day that gives families the opportunity to connect with valuable resources which promote youth development and well-being.

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is appointed by the local School Board. The membership includes parents of children with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, local school personnel and representatives from community agencies that provide services to and persons with disabilities. 

The functions of the SEAC are:

  • To participate in the review of the school division's annual plan.
  • To advise the school division of needs in the education of students with disabilities.
  • To participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of students with disabilities.
  • To submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of students with disabilities.
  • To assist the school division in interpreting to the community plans for meeting the special needs of students with disabilities for educational services.
  • To review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the local school board.

To contact the SEAC please email them at vbseac.1@gmail.com, visit their Facebook page or call the Parent Support and Information Center at 757.263.2066.

All SEAC meetings are open to the public. Guests are welcome to attend as well as make public comment on issues they believe to be important in the education of students with disabilities in our city.

Special Education Advisory Committee Board Members

  • Meghan Ashburn - Chair
  • Dawn Candia - Vice-Chair
  • Katie Ali - Secretary
  • Nathan Ballou
  • Robert Bridgham
  • Coleen Clementson
  • Sarah Cook
  • Jessica Crawford
  • Megan Davis
  • Lisa Gehring
  • Matthew Gentile
  • Sandra Hermann
  • Janice Keener
  • Christina Morrow
  • Bridget Nguyen
  • Monica Parker
  • Donna Robel
  • Kellie Vanella
  • Michelle Wood
  • Lee Woodard

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Calendar

All meetings will be in Room 1 at the Plaza Annex - 641 Carriage Hill Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Date Agenda/Minutes
August 12, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  
September 9, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Agenda
October 21, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Agenda
November 18, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Agenda
December 9, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
January 13, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
February 10, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
March 10, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
April 21, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
May 12, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
June 9, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.