Chair - Rick Riley
Vice Chair - Becky Pike
Secretary - Natalie Ogilvie Watkins
Treasurer - Donna Howard
Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee (SECAC)
AA-SECAC Officers 2024-2025
AA-SECAC is a partnership between parents, families, community leaders, advocates, educators and administrators. The committee works to enhance services available to students with disabilities and to advocate for positive changes in special education in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Active, involved parents and supporters of children receiving special education services comprise the Anne Arundel Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee (AA-SECAC).
Mission Statement
To advise Anne Arundel County Public Schools regarding students with disabilities or special needs.
Purpose
The purpose of the committee is to:
Work collaboratively with the AACPS Director of Special Education and stakeholders to advise of issues, priorities, goals and potential solutions designed to improve achievement and outcomes of students with disabilities or special needs.
Facilitate effective communications and collaboration between AACPS, children and youth with special needs, parents, advocates, and the community.
Provide information and education to parents, educators, students, professionals, and community members on issues related to special education.
Promote the acceptance, awareness and inclusion of students with disabilities or special needs in our schools and community.
AA-SECAC Bylaws
AA-SECAC Meeting Information 2024-2025
Date | Meeting Topic | Time | Location | Virtual Login Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, September 12th | General Meeting | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Board of Education Board Room | Passcode: 9Ctb?&E@ |
Thursday, October 10th | Resource Fair | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Crofton High School Cafeteria | |
Thursday, November 14th | Screening of Normal Isn't Real | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Theater Doors open at 5:30 | Waugh Chapel Stadium 12 & IMAX | |
Thursday, December 12th | The Arc of Maryland and The Arc of Chesapeake - Together We're Better | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Board of Education Board Room | |
Thursday, January 9th | IEP 101 - Presented by AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Point Pleasant Resource Center Multipurpose Room | |
Thursday, February 13th | TBD | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Board of Education Board Room | |
Thursday, March 13th | TBD | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Point Pleasant Resource Center Multipurpose Room | |
Thursday, April 10th | TBD | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Board of Education Board Room | |
Thursday, May 8th | General Meeting 2024-2025 SY Wrap up | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Point Pleasant Resource Center Multipurpose Room |