The Offices of Specialized Services and Family Engagement and Community Partnerships work together to offer families of students receiving specialized services opportunities to: 

• gain information to make informed decisions 
• connect to other families, their schools and the district
• learn about available resources
• feel supported

Special Education Family Engagement Events

Special Education Family Engagement events are planned throughout the school year for families of students with disabilities to connect with other families and resources, and learn additional ways to support their student for increased succes.

VIRTUAL Middle School Family Nights  May 4, 2021 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Karen and Spanish

VIRTUAL Middle School Family Nights May 18, 2021 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Hmong and Somali 

Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meetings

SEAC meetings are held monthly and are an opportunity for families of students in Special Education to engage with other parents, staff and interested community members. SEAC members provide input on special education issues to the Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Services.  Attending meetings are a way to become more knowledgable about Special Education, develop relationships with Special Education staff, network with other families and make positive change for all students. Parents are encouraged to attend any time as a guest or to become a SEAC member. 

For more:    Call 651-767-3434    Email jackie.kelly@spps.org    Link  additional information

NEW Resource Page for Families of Students with Disabilities

Find resources for your child with disabilites or your whole family. 

SEAC Facebook Group

SPPS Special Education Advisory Council Facebook Group shares news, events and resources that support the disability community. You're invited to join, engage in conversation, comment and share. Check it out. Link to SEAC Facebook Group

SEAC Chatter 

Resources from community organizations about resources, upcoming events and opportunities shared via email. Choose to open if the subject line intrigues you, or just delete. Reply if you have something to add. To participate email jackie.kelly @spps.org and ask to be added to SEAC Chatter. 

My SPPS App

Access important information at your finger tips. Download the My SPPS App on your Smart phone. The My SPPS App has a button, on the second page, that directs you to the Special Education website where you'll find: About Special Education, Contact Information, ECSE, English Learners with Special Needs, Programs and Services, and Parent Resources.