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SEAC annual report spotlights special‑education gaps; board and VDOE discuss implementation steps
Summary
The State Special Education Advisory Committee presented an annual report calling for data disaggregation, funding based on student needs, teacher recruitment and training, and more accessible IEP tools; the board requested staff to return with items within the board’s authority and considered a follow‑up work session.
The State Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) presented its annual report to the Virginia Board of Education, summarizing themes from public comment and committee work and offering recommendations for policy and practice.
SEAC highlighted perceived bias in dispute resolution, concerns about IEP implementation (measurable goals, progress monitoring), shortages and compensation challenges for special‑education teachers, and student mental‑health…
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