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.
  • Special location: Virtual only.
• March 7, 2022: Topic and location TBD.
• May 9, 2022: End of the year celebration for scholars and their families.

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"
  • 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: "Best Buddies MN": One-to-One Friendship Programs within our Schools
  • This event will feature a guest speaker from the Best Buddies MN Chapter. The organization's mission is to offer one-on-one friendships and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities.