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Mission
To develop a collaborative forum for influencing decision-making and enhancement of quality educational services for students with educational disabilities in the Fountain-Fort Carson School District.
Goals
The goals of the SEAC are:- Establish an effective parent/community/school district partnership that will include representation from each building in the Fountain-Fort Carson School District;
- Develop a core advisory council whose members are well informed about Special Education related issues;
- Provide educational/training opportunities to strengthen parent/community/educator understanding of issues related to Special Education; i.e., monthly newsletter, parent handbook, parent mentoring;
- Ensure meaningful participation opportunities for all aspects of Special Education programming;
- Provide suggestions/comments and other research data to assist with evaluation and enhancement of Special Education programming.
For Parents
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8) would invites interested parents, educators, and community members to participate in meetings and projects associated with the Special Education Advisory Committee. School district personnel will be available to assist with the organization and ongoing operational tasks associated with this parent/community/school district partnership. This is an opportunity to learn about helpful community-based services and help improve the special education program in FFC8. Please email Erika Slaughter, Assistant Director, Department of Special Education.Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Meetings
Beginning of Year Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (4:30- 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Conrad Early Learning Center, 10605 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, CO 80817
Meeting Topics:
- Learn about different resources/support offered in our community!
- Have an opportunity to meet other parents involved in SEAC.
- Have an opportunity to ask questions about community resources/support in the community.
RSVP by clicking this link or call Erika Slaughter at 719-382-1313. OR you can scan this QR code to RSVP.
Childcare and refreshments provided.
See flyer for more information: SEAC Flier - January 2019.
For more information about SEAC, Contact Erika Slaughter at 719-382-1313 or eslaughter@ffc8.org.
Sibshops
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019 -- 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Arc PPR, 10 N. Meade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
What: Sibshops is a program run by The Arc PPR to connect and support siblings of children with disabilities. For 6th - 8th Graders.
Sibshops are $10/child per session.
Our first Sibshop will be Superhero themed! We will be creating sculptures, do a yoga movement break, have snacks, and do other fun and interactive activities!
RSVP with Shelbi at shelbi@thearcppr.org or Emily at emily@thearcppr.org.
Or call us at 719-471-4800. Click HERE to see the flyer.
Monthly Dad's Group
Sponsored by The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region
When: The first meeting will be Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -- 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: 10 N. Meade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
What: The Arc Pikes Peak Region is starting a group just for dads of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities!
Questions? Contact shelbi@thearcppr.org or call 719.471.4800. Click HERE to see the flyer.
Monthly meetings are the third Wednesday evening of the month, 6-7:30 pm @ 10. N. Meade Ave.
SEAC meetings for remainder of 2018-2019 School Year
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 (Details to come)
- Establish an effective parent/community/school district partnership that will include representation from each building in the Fountain-Fort Carson School District;
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