LCPS Special Education Advisory Committee
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works with the school board, staff, parents and others regarding special education services in Loudoun County Public Schools
States are charged with the responsibility of identifying and providing special education for children with disabilities by way of the federal law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Federal laws authorized under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Amendments of 1973) and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also ensure the educational rights of students with disabilit
05/20/2025
📣The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is requesting your valuable input!
Please take a few minutes to complete our annual survey. Your feedback helps guide our work, set priorities, and shape presentations for the upcoming school year.
Your voice is vital in ensuring that SEAC can address the needs and challenges facing students receiving special education services.
👉 Click the link below to access the survey:
https://www.surveyhero.com/c/ed4kvqhc
Complete one survey for each student with a disability that you have enrolled in LCPS. It may be helpful if you have your student's IEP available to reference for some questions. The deadline to complete the survey is Sunday, June 29. This survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
**Please note that the SEAC survey is different from the Virginia Department of Education Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey.
We always welcome suggestions on how we can improve the survey to better serve your needs!
05/16/2025
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05/14/2025
This month's Pre-ETS resource is a guide you don't want to miss! To make planning for Pre-ETS activities easier, check out this PDF guide on "Implementing Monthly Pre-ETS Activities." Use this guide as a starting point and work with partner agencies to develop and share a calendar of activities with students and families.
Download and save the PDF here: https://preets.vcurrtc.org/resources/publications/download.cfm?id=13
Dyslexia | Virginia Department of Education The Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia (effective March 27, 2002) define the term as follows:
05/14/2025
PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department Of Education (VDOE), is pleased to present IEP University.
This training will be presented virtually and will include webinars, discussion boards, resources, and supplementary materials.
IEPU is a self-paced online training with easy-to-understand guidance on the special education process, the IEP document, and ways to develop collaborative relationships among schools and families. IEPU will target practical strategies aimed at helping future IEP meetings be more positive, productive, and collaborative for everyone involved.
The training will take approximately 6 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 3 week time frame indicated below.
This course opens June 8, 2025 and will be open through June 29, 2025.
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/vxe9uh3n
A certificate of completion for 6 hours will be provided for all who complete the training.
05/14/2025
A lot of people don’t fully understand what accommodations are and why they’re put in place. They may not realize what types of accommodations are available to them or their kids.
That’s where we come in.
Visit the link to learn about accommodations that give everyone a fair chance at learning: https://u.org/452xQfM
05/14/2025
Learning to Read & Write | National Center on Improving Literacy Learning to Read & Write information for parents and educators from The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL).
05/14/2025
🌟 Transform your nail care game! 🌟 Adapted nail clippers are not just tools; they’re empowering options for cosmetology students and those with fine motor challenges. 💅
✨ Want to create your own? Comment “CLIP” below for the 3D printer file from our friends ! 🖐️✂️
05/12/2025
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 SEAC Recognition for Excellence in Supporting Special Education Award Winners! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate this year's outstanding award recipients. With over 350 nominations, it's clear how many incredible individuals are making a difference in the world of special education!
If you were nominated, your hard work and dedication have been truly recognized. Every nominee plays an important role in our community, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into supporting others.
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted nominations this year. The submissions were truly amazing, and we're inspired by the passion and commitment of all involved! 🙌
05/08/2025
👀 Did you know our Family Engagement Summit is open to professionals AND families?! 😄
At this annual event, dynamic speakers will share practical, research-based strategies and highlight the transformative power of strong partnerships.
This year’s theme: “The Power of Partnerships: Unlocking Student Potential Through Connection and Systems of Support”
Learn more and register at the links below!
➡️ June 7, 2025 – Glen Allen
peatc.org/event/family-engagement-summit-2025-glen-allen
➡️ August 9, 2025 – Harrisonburg
peatc.org/event/family-engagement-summit-2025-harrisonburg
(Notice: All complimentary hotel rooms for the Harrisonburg location have been filled. There are still rooms available for the Glen Allen location.)
05/01/2025
Virginia Department of Education
2025 Parent Involvement Survey
Each school year, the Virginia Department of Education is required to report to the United States Department of Education the “percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities.” All families of children who receive special education services through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Virginia’s public schools are asked to complete this short survey.
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05/01/2025
Looking for resources? You’re in the right place! Our Information & Referral Program is here for you!
From fact sheets and handouts to instructional videos, a provider directory, and a full glossary of terms, our Resource Library has everything you need to navigate the world of developmental disabilities.
Submit your question through our I&R Portal and get an immediate response with links to trusted resources, plus a personal follow-up from one of our expert team members.
Visit https://thearcofnova.org/program/info-referral/ to get started.
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Our Story
SEAC advises the LCPS School Board on the needs of students receiving special education services, and makes recommendations for addressing any issues or gaps in services and supports. Per the bylaws, SEAC is composed of 21 volunteers who apply to be members and are appointed for two-year terms by the School Board. Each year, SEAC elects it’s leadership from the membership. SEAC involves PTA/PTO Representatives who are appointed by their schools. Subcommittees and focus groups are formed to examine issues and help develop recommendations for addressing special education needs in LCPS.
States are charged with the responsibility of identifying and providing special education for children with disabilities by way of the federal law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Federal laws authorized under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Amendments of 1973) and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also ensure the educational rights of students with disabilities.
The state of Virginia has modeled its legal provisions after IDEA in the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia. The functions of the SEAC, as specified by Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia (8 VAC 20-80-90 E.2), are to:
➢ Advise the local school division of needs in the education of children with disabilities;
➢ Participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of children with disabilities;
➢ Submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of children with disabilities to the division superintendent for transmission to the local school board;
➢ Assist the local school division in interpreting plans to the community for meeting the special needs of children with disabilities for educational services;
➢ Review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the local school board; and
➢ Participate in the review of the local school division’s annual plan.
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