Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)

CSEAC is a state level committee mandated by federal and state law. Members are interested in the quality of education received by children/youth with disabilities. The committee includes parents of and individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.

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.

Subcommittees

Standing Subcommittees are:

Membership - Searches for and proposes new committee members to serve for six years (three 2-year terms).
Communications - Formulates and carries out plans to exchange information statewide.
Student Outcomes - Advises on the development and implementation of the Colorado Special Education State Performance Plan.

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Membership

Vacancies & Application

CSEAC Membership Information (PDF) (2 pages)

CSEAC Notice of Vacancies (PDF)

2025-2026 CSEAC Application

Meeting Information

Meetings are open to the public and held in-person on the third Thursday of September, November, February, and April. For more information about attending a meeting or public comment please contact David Ramer ramer_d@cde.state.co.us.

September 19, 2024 from 8:30 – 3:00 PM Lewis-Palmer Administration Building, Monument, CO
November 21, 2024 from 8:30 – 3:00 PM Adams 12 Conference Center, Thornton, CO
February 20, 2025 from 8:30 – 3:00 PM Adams 12 Conference Center, Thornton, CO
April 17, 2025 from 8:30 – 3:00 PM Lewis-Palmer Administration Building, Monument, CO
July 9-11, 2025

Documents and Resources

CSEAC Bylaws 2023 08 final 2024 09 final (7 pages)(PDF)

Meeting Minutes

Annual Reports

2023-2024 (PDF)
2022-2023 (PDF)
2021-2022 (CSEAC did not issue a report.)
2020-2021 (PDF)
2019-2020 (PDF)

Local Special Education Advisory Committees (Local SEACs)

For more information about local SEACs please contact Beth Donahue, ESSU Family Engagement Specialist, donahue_b@cde.state.co.us.

Contact

To contact a CSEAC member or for further information:

Beth Donahue, ESSU Family Engagement Specialist
Phone: (720) 926-1453
Email Beth Donahue

Please state that your email message is for CSEAC.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this webpage are those of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Colorado Department of Education or the Colorado State Board of Education.

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