Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center (11200 93rd Ave N., Maple Grove).

• Sept. 27, 2021: SEAC Kick-off Open House
  • Join us for pizza, meet district staff and other families, and learn about current special education issues and updates.
• Nov. 8, 2021: Preparing for Transitions (ages 18-21) Open House
  • During a self-guided tour of the Osseo Education Center, district staff will explain key steps of the transition process. Information will include an overview of the transitional IEP and a video presentation of the District 279 Community Based Vocational Assessment & Training (CBVAT) program. The tour will end with pizza and an opportunity to ask questions.
  • Special location: Osseo Education Center (324 6th Ave NE, Osseo, MN 55369). Please note that due to limited space at the OEC, this event is open to caregivers of middle and high school students receiving special education services only. 
  • An RSVP is required to attend. Please email McPhersonA@district279.org and include the parent/caregiver name, student name, grade and teacher/case manager name in your message.
• Jan. 24, 2022: Pacer Center training session sponsored by the SEAC, topic TBD.
  • This event has been postponed. Please check back for a rescheduled meeting date.
• Apr. 4, 2022: "Partnering with your Case Manager".
  • 5:30-7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center
  • Join us to learn how best to communicate with your child’s case management team. We will help you personalize a form that will assist you when navigating future communications.
  • Join us for pizza starting at 5:30, while supplies last.
• May 9, 2022: End of the year celebration for scholars and their families.
  • 5-7 p.m. 
  • Bring your family to an outing filled with unlimited mini-golf and pizza! You will be joined by other families receiving special education services as well as District 279 staff members. All needed golf equipment will be onsite, no need to bring anything. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about SEAC and our exciting plans for 2022/23.
  • This event will be held at Eagle Lake Golf Course, 11000 Bass Lake Rd, Plymouth, MN 55442. We will meet in the Golfview building. An RSVP is required by May 4th to mcphersona@district279.org.

Greetings SEAC! As you may be aware, Osseo Area Schools has received funds to assist with educational issues related to the global pandemic. As a part of this process, Director Kate Emmons would like to hear any ideas you have on how this money can be used to benefit students with disabilities. To that end, we have scheduled two sessions on March 8 to hear your ideas. If you are able to join, please do so! They will take place on Tuesday, March 8 from 12:30-1:00 and 4:00-4:30. Watch the SEAC Facebook page for the Google Meet link or email mcphersona@district279.org .

SEAC Pop-Up Breakout Sessions will be held virtually; please watch the SEAC Facebook group for updates on dates and times. Topics for this year's breakout sessions are geared toward middle and high school scholars and their families; however, all families are welcome to attend.

• Breakout Session 1: Understanding and Preparing for "Guardianship"- March 21, 2022 6:30 p.m.
  • This event will feature a guest speaker from the Autism Advocacy and Law Center. The organization's mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective legal services to individuals with disabilities (not autism-specific) and their families.
• Breakout Session 2: The Family Support Grant (FSG)- May 23, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • This virtual event will provide information about the FSG, including what it is, who is eligible and how to apply. Please contact Andrea McPherson at mcphersona@district279.org for the Google Meet link.