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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

2020-2021 Calendar

About 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. 

Open Meeting Law Training Video

 

Scheduled and Past Meetings

Agenda 3/30/2021 

To join meeting please register in advance here.

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 & Indicator 9 & 10: Disproportionate Representation 
  • Early Childhood Transition Policy and Procedure Updates

 

Agenda 1/26/21

To join the meeting please register in advance here.

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

To join the meeting please register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-6opj4pH9d_ot_23hYlqOt2M2kJGoLj

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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

To join the meeting please register in advance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOisrTsuGdFTxKT_D4NJb4wKrTN6PDy_

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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

To join the meeting, please register in advance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvd-GpqjkqH9xMR5pKKGnnMlmMjNc03lhW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

DRAFT Letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction

FINAL Letter to Superintendent of Public Instruction

Agenda 7/2/20

To join the meeting, please register in advance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfuiopzojH9AZvBeh8gG8FbH4rfFFHjmQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Agenda 6/26/20

To join the meeting please register in advance:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoceGgqTgpHNGE9Sd8rvxnSPjdcIBuEe0Q - Please use this link, not the one listed on the posted agenda.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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 start of SEAP Meeting on June 2, 2020.

There are two ways to submit written comment:

  • 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.

Meeting canceled due to 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 comment 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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