Special Education Advisory Council
Niceta Thomas
Executive Director of Student Services
651-635-1608
|niceta.thomas@isd623.org
Jennie Sorenson
Assistant Director of Student Services
651-635-1637
|jennie.sorenson@isd623.org
Taylor Anderson
Assistant Director of Student Services
651-635-1636
taylor.anderson@isd623.org
Bernae VeraKruse
Student Services Administrative Assistant
651-635-1608
bernae.verakruse@isd623.org
SEAC Meetings
During the 2024-2025 school year, the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will meet in the Roseville Area High School Media Center from 6-7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
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November 21st
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February 20th (virtual)
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May 22nd
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is a partnership between the school district and parents/guardians/families of Roseville Area Schools students with disabilities. SEAC is mandated by the state to advise the district on policy and planning through the Executive Director of Student Services.
Roseville Area Schools SEAC Mission Statement:
“The purpose of Roseville Area Schools SEAC is to advocate for justice and work collaboratively to provide input to the district regarding special education policies, practices, and issues related to the education of each child.”
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC):
- Provides a forum for stakeholders to conduct scheduled meetings to collaboratively identify and encourage the use of best practices in special education.
- Serves as an information source to all stakeholders regarding the district's special education programs and policies.
- Interacts with district and community organizations to encourage meaningful opportunities for participation of students with a disability.
Why attend a SEAC meeting?
By attending a meeting, you will:
- Learn more about special education
- Have your voice heard
- Have input on planning in the Special Education Department and the school district
- Meet other families of children with special needs
- Increased awareness of student progress and effective responses to problems
- Greater self-confidence in guiding students through school
- Deeper appreciation of teachers and trust for school systems
- Stronger support for schools and from schools
- Greater sense of community within schools