1. Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC) Fall Special Education Directors’ Meeting October 12, 2012

2. Our Presentation Points
CSEAC Overview
CSEAC Moving Forward
Goals

3. CSEAC Vision and Mission
Vision: All learners are respected and challenged with high expectations, their needs are met, and student aspirations for success are fulfilled.
Mission: Our mission is to actively represent children/youth with disabilities and impact decisions made on their behalf to enhance the quality of educational services.

4. CSEAC Overview According to the By-Laws: Under IDEA, the Specific Duties of the Advisory Committee are to…
(a) Advise the CDE of unmet needs within the State in the education of children with disabilities (b) Comment publicly on any rules or regulations proposed by the State regarding the education of children with disabilities (c) Advise the CDE in developing evaluations and reporting on data to the U.S. Department of Education (d) Advise the CDE in developing corrective action plans to address the findings identified in Federal monitoring reports under Part B of the IDEA, and (e) Advise the CDE in developing and implementing policies relating to the coordination of services for children with disabilities CSEAC By-Laws, 2012

5. CSEAC Overview Who Are the Members
CSEAC Overview Who Are the Members? CSEAC membership must be representative of the State population and be composed of individuals…concerned with the education of children with disabilities, including
Parents of children with disabilities (the majority of members)
Individuals with disabilities
Teachers
Representatives of institutions of higher education
State and local education officials, including those who carry out McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Administrators of programs for children with disabilities
Representatives of other State agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related services to children with disabilities
Representatives of private schools and public charter schools
Representative from transition services
Representative from the State child welfare agency responsible for foster care
Representatives from the State juvenile and adult correction agencies

6. CSEAC Overview Standing Subcommittees
State Performance Plan
Review State Performance Plan and Advise CDE
Communications
Increase CSEAC Networking and Visibility Among Stakeholders
Public Policy and Legislative
Disseminate Current Information Affecting the Education of Children with Disabilities
Membership/By-Laws
Monitor By-Laws and Solicit/Recommend New Members

7. CSEAC Moving Forward Our Continuing Themes
Students First! Advocating for Improved Outcomes

8. CSEAC Moving Forward Our Continuing Leadership
Co-Chairs
Zoe Ann Holmes, Parent Representative
Greg Sullivan, Transition Services Representative
Co-Chairs
Co-Chair Elect Pat Chamberlain, Parent Representative

9. State Performance Plan Indicators
CSEAC Moving Forward CSEAC is Studying the Outcome Indicators for Students with Disabilities and How They Relate to the CDE Strategic Priorities
State Performance Plan Indicators
*High School Graduation, Participation and Performance on
TCAPS and CSAPA, Suspension and Expulsion Rates, Inclusion
Rates in General Education, Parents Who Report Involvement in
Improving Outcomes, Preschool Outcomes
CDE Strategic Priorities
*Colorado Academic Standards & Assessment, Colorado Growth
Model (ESEA Waiver & Accountability), Closing Achievement
Gaps, Unified Improvement Plans, Educator Effectiveness, READ Act,
and Teacher Licensure

10. Supporting Effective Local SEACs
28 Local SEACs Currently Operating
Local SEAC Forum Held Annually (Nov. 2, 2012)
Two Publications
Brochure: Forming a Local Special Education Advisory Committee
Guide: “The Power of Partnership”: A Guide for Local Special Education Advisory Committees (SEACs) in Colorado
Ongoing Invitations Offered to Attend and Participate in CSEAC Meetings

11. Bylaws and Procedures Subcommittee Communications Subcommittee
Highlighted Goals
Bylaws and Procedures Subcommittee
Review, update and advise on bylaws in accordance with ECEA
Communications Subcommittee
Strengthen relationships between CSEAC, local SEACs, communities and other stakeholders
Promote “People First” philosophy statewide
Membership Nomination Subcommittee
Actively recruit and retain members and communicate membership obligations

12. Public Policy and Legislative Subcommittee
Highlighted Goals
Public Policy and Legislative Subcommittee
Written response and public testimony on ECEA Disability Categories
All members knowledgeable of ongoing legislation by next meeting
Participation in CDE/State committees affecting children with disabilities (SB 191, HB 1217, SB 46, etc.)
State Performance Plan Subcommittee
Use SPP Part B Indicator 3 to identify exemplars in reading, writing and math proficiency for students with disabilities
Complete a tri-fold family friendly document explaining Part B SPP 20 Indicators for use by local SEACs (6-9)
To review proficiency rates of youth in facilities and corrections (10-11)

13. 2012-2013 Highlighted Goals Literacy Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Update the Literacy Position Paper
Mental Health Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Update the Mental Health Position Paper.
Determine next steps for strengthening relationship with Colorado LINKS
Identify current status of the Statement of Work with Colorado LINKS
Transition Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Exploring)

14. 2013 – 2014 Vacancies CSEAC is Looking for the Following Members
3 parents of children with disabilities or individuals with disabilities
1 general education teacher
1 representative of state and local education officials including those who carry out activities under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
1 representative from an approved facility school
Representation needed from Congressional Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7
Application information on the CSEAC website -

15. CSEAC Overview Advisory Resources http://www. cde. state. co
Literacy (July, 2001) (Being revised, )
Mental Health Issues and Students with Disabilities (July 2005) (Being revised, )
“The Power of Partnership”: A Guide for Local Special Education Advisory Committees (SEACs) in Colorado (2010)
Forming a Local Special Education Advisory Committee (Brochure and Insert)
Introduction to The Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC) – A Video
Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Special Educators (April 2006)
Individualized Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities (February 2006)
Response to Intervention (December 2005)