Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

  • Per the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia, each school division is required to have a Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The major purpose of SEAC is to provide an opportunity for parents and other school board appointees to have a voice in the way school divisions provide services to students with disabilities. SEAC members  are responsible for collaborating with the special education department and school board to address unmet needs for students with disabilities and their families. 

    SEAC Brochure (English)

    SEAC Brochure (Spanish)

  • Upcoming Meetings: 

    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm
    • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm
    • Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm
    • Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm

    *All meetings are held at the Winchester Public Schools Central Administrative Offices, 598 N. Kent Street, Winchester, unless otherwise noted. All SEAC meetings are open to the public, and citizens are cordially invited to attend. Citizens who wish to offer their comments at a SEAC meeting are encouraged to do so. A sign-in sheet is provided at each regular meeting for those wishing to address the committee. Written public comments may be submitted to Dr. Hayley Mullins, Director of Early Childhood & Special Education and Related Services. Public comment adheres to all School Board policies and procedures (KD/BDDH). 

    Current Members:   

    • Michelle Wengerd (Chair)
    • Rachel Estock (Co-Chair)
    • Gretchen Hatch (Secretary)
    • Christine Flood (Teacher Representative)
    • Amy Bishop
    • McKenzie Roan
    • Twanda Shephard

Committee Membership