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Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP)

The state has established and maintains an advisory panel for the purpose of providing policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in the state.

Panel Information

2024–2025 Calendar

About SEAP

SEAP By-Laws

Panel Members

Application for Panel Membership

Note to applicants: Applications received after May 15 of any given year may not be reviewed/confirmed until the following May 15, dependent upon panel vacancies. 

IDEA Data Center Part B FFY 2020-2025 SPP/APR

Scheduled and Past Meetings

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, effective September 15, 2022, all notices of the meetings of the Arizona Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) and any of its committees, task forces, subcommittees, advisory committees, and public hearings will be posted virtually on the Panel’s website and posted physically in the lobby of the Arizona Department of Education Office located at 1535 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

A courtesy copy of public postings can be found at the Arizona Department of Education Office located at 100 N. 15th AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85007; please request copies in advance by emailing the SEAP Inbox. 

Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Public Hearings are currently being held virtually and in-person. To speak at a meeting, please register using the link provided on the agenda of the meeting at which you wish to speak.

If you wish to participate in person and are not a SEAP Member, please email Rebekah Arrowsmith.

 

Agenda 3/25/2025 - Zoom Link
Reports from the Field
Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices Introduction & Overview
Indicators 4, 9, and 10
Video Recording

 

Agenda 1/21/2025 - Zoom Link
Reports from the Field
Secondary Transition: Getting Ahead and Going Beyond
Indicators 3, 15, 16, 18
Indicator 17 (SSIP)
Video Recording

Agenda 12/19/2024 - Zoom Link

Agenda 11/19/2024 - Zoom Link
Reports from the Field
Video Recording

- Arizona Data Trends
- PEA Determinations
- Indicator 8-Parent Involvement
- Indicator 11-Child Find
- Indicator 12-Early Childhood Transition
- Indicator 13-Secondary Transition

- Indicator 14-Post School Outcomes

Agenda 9/24/2024 - Zoom Link
Reports from the Field

Indicators 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7
SEAP National Current Topics/Updates:
- National Current Topic Agenda
- Current Issues
- Panel Membership/Duties
- General Supervision Puzzle
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- DMS Activities Handout
- Indicators
ADE Updates/State Board Updates

The video may be found here.

Agenda 3/26/2024 - Zoom Link

Reports from the Field

- Indicators 4, 9, and 10
- PEA Determinations Model Discussion
- IDEA Surrogate Parents Presentation/AZTAS Document
- Current Issues for School Psychologists Presentation / School Psych Data
- ADE Updates

Video Link

Agenda 3/6/2024

Agenda 2/9/2024 

Agenda 1/26/2024 

Agenda 1/23/2024 

  • Reports from the Field
  • Assessment Results for 2023
  • Indicators 3, 15, 16, 17
  • SSIP Presentation
  • Life of Miguel Presentation

Alt ELPA Proficiency Counts by Disability
2023 Annual Report

Agenda 12/1/2023
Minutes from 12/1/2023 Meeting

Agenda 11/28/2023 

  • Reports from the Field
  • Indicators 8, 11, 12, 13, 14
  • Indicator 4

SEAP Proposal Re: Transition Planning to the AZ SBE December 2023

Video For Morning Session:
https://youtu.be/TR9Za1PXRGE

Video for Afternoon Session:
https://youtu.be/PYc5gPiVucc

Agenda 11/9/2023
Minutes from the 11/9/2023 Meeting

Agenda 10/25/2023
Minutes from the 10/25/2023 Meeting

Agenda 9/22/2023 
Minutes from 9/22/20223 Meeting

Agenda 9/19/2023 

  • Reports from the Field
  • Alternate Assessment Presentation
  • Indicators 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7
  • SEAP National Current Topics/Updates
    • Agenda
    • By-Laws
    • Advisory Responsibility
    • Functions and Membership
    • General Supervision
    • Hierarchy of Needs
  • SBE SEAP Proposal 1 June 2023 - Age for Transition Planning
  • ADE Updates

Minutes for 9/19/2023 SEAP Meeting - AM Only

Video for 9/19/2023 SEAP Meeting - PM Only
https://youtu.be/1i1IFIHbQ6M

Agenda: 7/11/2023
Minutes from 7/11/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 3/31/2023
Minutes from the 3/31/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 3/29/2023 

  • Reports from the Field
  • Dispute Resolutions/State Complaint Trends
  • Arizona State Board of Education Presentation and Discussion
  • Indicators 9 and 10
  • Special Education Funding Overview
  • ADE Update

View meeting recording

Agenda: 3/7/2023
Minutes from 3/7/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 3/7/2023
Minutes from 3/7/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 1/27/2023
Minutes from 1/27/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 1/24/2023

  • Reports from the Field
  • Indicators 3 and 7 Presentations
  • Indicator 17 Presentation
  • Special Education Cost Study Update
  • ADE Updates
    • 2022 Part B Results Matrix
    • How the Department Made Determinations

 

Documents: 2022 Annual Report

Recording:

Agenda: 1/9/2023
Minutes from 1/9/2023 Meeting

Agenda: 11/18/2022
Minutes from 11/18/2022 Meeting

Agenda: 11/15/2022 

  • Reports from the Field
  • Indicators 5, 6, 8, 1,2 & 14 Presentations
  • Arizona Special Education Population Trends
  • Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
  • Indicators 15 & 16 Presentation / Dispute Resolution Actions & Data for School Year 2021-2022

 

Recording:

Agenda: 11/1/2022
Minutes from 11/1/2022 Meeting

Agenda: 9/30/2022 
Minutes from the 9/30/2022 Meeting

Agenda: 9/27/2022 
Courtesy Notice

  • Reports from the Field
  • Special Education Cost Study
  • SEAP National Current Topics/Updates
    • SEAP ByLaws
    • Hot Topics Handout
    • SPP/APR Explanation
    • SAP/SICC Workgroup
    • Self Assessment
    • Advisory Panel Functions
    • Exercising Advisory Responsibilities
  • Indicators 11 and 13
  • Classroom Certification Model

 

Recording:

Agenda: 7/14/2022

  • Please click here to join the meeting

 

Agenda: 6/14/2022

Presentations:

  • Reports from the Field
  • Special Education Cost Study
  • Indicators 1 & 2
  • ESS Data Review

 

Agenda: 3/29/2022

Presentations:

  • Reports from the Field
  • Special Education Cost Study
  • Fiscal Update
  • Indicators 4, 9, and 10
  • ESS Retention & Recruitment
  • Preschool Special Education Transition from Early Intervention: Proposed Policies and Procedures

 

Recording:

Agenda: 1/25/2022

Presentations:

  • Reports from the Field
  • Update of K-5 Literacy Endorsement
  • SPP/APR Presentation
  • Students in Foster Care Receiving Special Education
  • 2021 SEAP Annual Report

 

Recording:

Agenda 11/30/21

Presentations:

  • Reports from the Field
  • Assessment Updates 
  • EL Service Models 
  • Indicator 3
  • Indicator 17
  • Special Education Cost Study

Recording:  Part 1 and Part 2 

Agenda 10/22/21

Presentations

  • Indicators 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, and 16

Agenda 9/21/21

Presentations

  • Reports from the Field
  • Proposed SEAP By-Laws
  • Presentation of Indicators 4, 9, 10, 11,12 & 13
  • SEAP Roles, Duties & Nation Current Topics – John Copenhaver
  • Review of Arizona Special Education Programs and Cost
  • Hot Topics in Special Education

Agenda 8/19/21

Agenda 6/8/2021

Accompanying Documents:

Reports from the Field

Presentations:

  • Data Presentation
  • New State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Plan Package (SPP/APR)
  • Engagement Strategies in Virtual Instruction
  • Reading Certification/Endorsement Update - Postponed

Agenda 3/30/2021

Accompanying Documents:

  • Reports from the field (right-click and download to view)
     

Presentations:

  • ELA Updates
  • SSIP Updates
  • Behavior Intervention for Students with Disabilities
  • Indicator 4: Rates of Suspension & Indicators 9 & 10: Disproportionate Representation 
  • Early Childhood Transition Policy and Procedure Updates

Agenda 1/26/21

Accompanying Documents:

Reports From the Field

Presentations:

  • SEAP End-of-Year Report
  • Assessment Updates
  • Group Home Population 
  • Indicators 3, 7, and 12
  • Indicator 8 - Parent Involvement
  • Indicator 14 - Post-School Outcomes
  • Part C – CSPD 

Agenda 11/10/20

Accompanying Documents:

Reports from the Field

Presentations: 

Early Childhood Special Education Inclusion Task Force Presentation

Indicators 1, 2, 13, & 14 Presentation
(Graduation Rate, Dropout Rate, Secondary Transition and Post-School Outcomes)

RSK Presentation 

Arizona’s Dyslexia Plan (Presented by ADE)

State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report FFY 2018

Agenda 9/15/20

Accompanying Documents:

  • Reports from the Field
  • Indicators 5, ,6 & 11
  • Indicators 15 & 16
  • SEAP Roles, Duties & National Current Topics
    • 2020-Coronavirus(COVID-19)-SEAC-Statement
    • AZ-SEAP-OnePager
    • AZ-SpecialEducationAdvisory-Bylaws
    • HotTopics-Handout2020-AZ
    • O9-SPPAPR-IndicatorExplanation
    • PanelResponsibilitiesSEAP-AZAgenda09-2020
    • PartB-StateDeterminations-AZ2020
    • S5-AdvisoryPanelFunctions
    • S6-ExercisingAdvisoryResp2019-White

Agenda 7/9/20

DRAFT Letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction

FINAL Letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction

Agenda 7/2/20

 

Agenda 6/26/20

Agenda 6/2/20

Approved Minutes 1/21/20 (to be posted shortly after the June 2 meeting)

Procedure for Submitting Public Comment: All public comments for the meeting will be accepted in written form only. All public comments will be posted on the SEAP website and will not be read. All public comments are due to SEAP staff by 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020 via the Request to Speak Form and will be posted on the SEAP website and available for review by the start of the SEAP Meeting on June 2, 2020.

There are two ways to submit written comments:

  • Via email: [email protected]
  • Via USPS: 3300 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Handouts for the meeting (PowerPoint Presentations will be available after the meeting)

  • Reports from the Field
  • Indicators 4, 9, and 10: Rates of Suspension and Expulsion and Indicators and Disproportionate Representation Due to Inappropriate Identification
  • Indicator 17: State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
    • SSIP 2020 Submission Document
  • Compensatory Education Services
    • Compensatory Education Guidance
  • Extended School Year (ESY)
    • Extended School Year AZ-TAS Document
    • Extended School Year/Compensatory Education Comparison Grid 
  • IDEA Funding Updates

Chat Log from Arizona Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting, June 2, 2020

This meeting has been cancelled as of March 17, 2020

Agenda 1/21/20 Approved Minutes 1/21/20 (to be posted shortly after the June 2 meeting) Handouts and presentations from the meeting
  • IDEA Part C- AZEIP Process
  • SPP/APR Update- Indicators 5, 6, 11, 12
    • Indicator 5- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
    • Indicator 6- Preschool LRE
    • Indicator 11- Evaluation Timelines
    • Indicator 12- Preschool Transition
  • SPP/APR Update- Indicators 15, 16
    • Indicator 15- Resolution Sessions
    • Indicator 16- Mediation
  • AZELLA & SPED Exit Policy Changes
    • FAQ
    • Participation in AZELLA (Arizona’s English Language Learner Assessment)
  • FFY 19 SPP/APR Targets
  • Open Meeting Law

Agenda 11/5/19

Approved Minutes 11/5/19 Handouts and presentations from the meeting

  • Dyslexia Legislation Update
  • SPP/APR Update- Indicators 1, 2, 13, 14
    • Indicator 1: Graduation Rates
    • Indicator 2: Dropout Rates
    • Indicator 13: Secondary Transitions with IEP Goals
    • Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes
  • Secondary Transition Update
  • Certification Update
    • DRAFT Document- Special Education Endorsements
  • Social Wellness Supports

Agenda 9/10/19

Approved Minutes 9/10/19

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

  • Parent Survey
  • Indicator 3

Agenda 6/4/19

Approved Minutes 6/4/19

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 3/5/19

Approved Minutes 3/5/19

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 1/29/19

Approved Minutes 1/29/19

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 11/6/18

Approved Minutes 11/6/18

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 9/12/18

Approved Minutes 9/12/18

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 6-5-18

Approved Minutes 6/5/18

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Bekah Arrowsmith. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 3-6-18

Approved Minutes 3/6/18

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Jason Baggs. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 1-23-18

Approved Minutes 1-23-18

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Jason Baggs. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

The meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum. If you have questions, please contact Jeannette Zemeida. Agenda 11-14-17

Emergency Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting

Agenda 10-11-17

Approved Minutes 10-11-17

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Jeannette Zemeida. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Agenda 9-26-17 Approved Minutes 9/26/17

Emergency Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting

Purpose:  To discuss the proposed special education state board rule package (Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-401) and provide comments to the State Board of Education prior to the August 28, 2017, State Board meeting.

Agenda 8-21-17

Approved Minutes 8-21-17

Handouts from the meeting are available upon request by emailing Jeannette Zemeida. Please note if accessible formatting is needed.

Special Education Advisory Panel Contact Information

[email protected]

(602) 542-5446

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