Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

Become a SEAC Member

While we do not currently have any openings on the SEAC, we are always happy to accept your application and will keep it on file for future openings. Email completed application along with your current resume to SEAC email or mail them to:

OSPI-Special Education
SEAC Executive Assistant
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200

Contact Information

The Washington State Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) members focus on statewide issues impacting special education. The SEAC believes that all students with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education in a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

SEAC is established through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to advise the State Superintendent on matters pertaining to the provision of special education and related services and typically meets four times a year. The SEAC consists of members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The SEAC is required by federal and state law. The requirement is ongoing and does not have an end date.

The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting
May 20–21, 2025 (virtual) & SEAC Community Forum May 20 (virtual)

The Washington state Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will conduct a virtual meeting on May 20–21, from 8:30 am–1 pm. The meeting is open to members of the public who are interested in Washington special education services. The agenda will be posted the week prior to the meeting. Registration is required for the SEAC two-day virtual meeting. During registration, you can request interpreters and other ADA accommodations if needed. Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Somali, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided. The deadline for requesting other languages is the close of business on May 12. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Captioning will be provided during the SEAC meeting.

Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Public Comment will begin at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 20. Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes. Each public comment will be restricted to three minutes and only allowed during this designated timeframe. If you want to email your comment to be read at the meeting, please send it to the SEAC email address no later than the close of business on May 12, 2025. The agenda will move forward to the next item once interested parties have had a chance to comment. The Special Education Advisory Council is not required to respond to comments and generally does not.

The Community Forum will take place virtually on May 20, 2025, from 5:30–7 pm. A separate registration will be required for the virtual community forum.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2024–25 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2023–24 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
2022–23 Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Previous Years' Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2021–22

2020–21

2019–20

2018–19

2017–18

2016–17

2015–16

2014–15

SEAC Recommendations & Positions

2020–2021

March 2021

October 2020

2019–2020

March 2020

October 2019

2018–2019

February 2019

November 2018

*Copies of annual reports may also be obtained by calling OSPI Special Education.

Annual Reports