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 12–13, 2026 | Wenatchee, WA

The Washington State Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will conduct a hybrid meeting on May 12–13, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. The in-person location is the North Central Educational Service District and registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance at the SEAC meeting and the community forum. During registration, you can request interpreter accommodations if needed. The deadline for requesting language interpretation is the close of business on April 28. Captioning will be provided during the SEAC meeting. You will receive additional information and instructions for the meeting one week prior to the event. The meeting is open to members of the public interested in Washington special education services. The agenda will be posted the week prior to the meeting.

Public Comment will begin at 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 12. 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 4. The agenda will move forward to the next item once interested parties have had a chance to comment. The SEAC is not required to respond to comments and generally does not.

SEAC Community Forum – Hybrid

The SEAC, in partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, is hosting a hybrid community forum to share about the role of SEAC and host a discussion about special education. Please join us!

May 12, 2026
Noon–1 pm (Virtual Lunch & Learn)
-OR-
5:30–7 pm (In-Person)
North Central Educational Service District
430 Olds Station Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2025–26 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