A broad range of parent/guardian representation is needed at upcoming Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students in all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities. 

What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services. 

Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and as an advisory council for special education programs in the district. 

How to get involved

Those interested in participating in future meetings should complete an application or by contacting Mary Esch at 763-506-1362 or mary.esch@ahschools.us. Parents/guardians who wish to be part of SEAC are asked to make an effort to attend all four meetings as council members. 

Meeting details

The focus and work of the group is driven by parents' interest in projects and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.“

Meetings are held in-person from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Anoka-Hennepin Education Service Center (ESC) located at 2727 N. Ferry Street in Anoka. Meeting dates have been set for the 2024-25 school year:

• September 26, 2024, Room 112; 

• November 14, 2024 (Resource Fair), Rooms Erling Johnson C & D;

• February 13, 2025, Room George Petty;

• April 3, 2015 (Resource Fair), Rooms Erling Johnson C & D. 

Topics will be generated ahead of time based on district initiatives, SEAC Co-Chairs’ input, and the focused work of the council. 

For more information about SEAC, visit the council’s webpage.
View the Anoka-Hennepin Special Education parent handbook.