Tag: LAC Training

WEBINAR – Special Education Local Advisory Committees

March 8, 2022 6:13 pm

Advocacy in Action: A Guide to Local Special Education Parent Advisory Committees

RIPIN presented an overview to special education directors, parent leaders, and others with an interest in parent engagement at the local level. The very teamwork and collaboration that are at the core of IDEA are also at the core of a best practice in special education (Local Special Education Parent Advisory Councils). This presentation includes a walkthrough of the national guidebook, Advocacy in Action: A Guide to Local Special Education Parent Advisory Councils and includes tips on engaging parents on system change through Rhode Island’s Special Education Local Advisory Committees.

For more information, visit our webinar: Special Education Local Advisory Committees Webinar

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Why are Special Education Advisory Committees (SEAC) Needed?

January 3, 2020 2:51 pm

Parent involvement and parent-professional collaboration are key factors in improving outcomes for students with disabilities. The mechanism put in place to provide the opportunity for collaboration to take place is the state-level Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Rhode Island’s legal requirement gives ALL districts the responsibility and authority to ensure parents have the opportunity to be involved. 

Please read further for more information: Why are Special Education Advisory Committees Needed?