Special Education Advisory Council

The Ascension Special Education Advisory Council (Ascension SEAC) is an opportunity for parents, district staff, and community stakeholders to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources. The members of Ascension SEAC shall engage in outreach activities in the community to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration in regard to special education. This year's  council has increased in size from ten members to twelve members representing each of our feeder systems (Donaldsonville, Dutchtown, East Ascension, Prairieville & St. Amant).  The Council will meet six times across the course of this year and strive to bring information that will be helpful to parents of a child receiving Special Education services.   The SEAC team will be co-chaired this year by the APS Special Education Director, Dr. Adrina Million, and by one of our past SEAC member parents, Mrs. Jodi Rollins. 

SEAC Members (2024-25): 

2nd year term members:
Kheri Monks (SOP)
Natalia Dickson (BRP)
Adrienne Kelly(LSP)
Raven Labiche - Outside Agency
Jacqueline Paige - Educator
Marvin Reed (EAHS) - will complete 2nd year

New Council Members - 2 year term:
Jasmine Gray (LOE)
Shelton Williams (GOMS)
Melissa Rollins (BLM)
Lorene Phillips (Lake)
Jeremy Tarver (GAM)
Lynette White-Pierce (DTH)

 2024-25 SEAC Annual Report

Meeting Dates and Times for  2024-25 Ascension SEAC Meetings:

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)  (LASARD Presentation)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)

Wednesday, April 16 , 2025 at NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)

The Ascension Special Education Advisory Council (Ascension SEAC) is an opportunity for parents, district staff, and community stakeholders to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources. The members of Ascension SEAC shall engage in outreach activities in the community to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration in regard to special education. This year's  council will consist of 10 members.  Each member will be appointed for a one-year term and will act as an advisory council to the superintendent and/or the school board. The Ascension SEAC will meet six times per school year.

SEAC Members (2023-24): 

1. Savanah Veron -parent

2. Darla Capello - parent

3. Nathalia Dickson - parent

4. Adrienne Kelly - parent

5. Raven LaBiche - community stakeholder

6. Jodie Landry - parent

7. Kheri Monks - parent

8. Jacqueline Paige - Special Education Teacher

9. Iesha Sims - parent

10. Lakeshia Taylor - parent

11. Lynn Hathaway -Chairperson

SEAC 2023-24 Annual Report

Meeting Dates and Times for  2023-24 Ascension SEAC Meetings:

August 23, 2023 @ NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)

October 25, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)

December 13, 2023 @ NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)

February 21, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.  (Agenda) (Minutes)

April 24, 2024 @ NOON (Agenda) (Minutes)

June 26, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. (Agenda) (Minutes)

SEAC 2022-23 Annual Report

Meeting Dates for Ascension SEAC Meetings:

August 31, 2022 (Agenda) (Minutes)

October 26, 2022 (Agenda) (Minutes)

December 14, 2022 (Agenda)--Cancelled due to school closure-weather day

February 23, 2023 (Agenda) (Minutes)

April 26, 2023 (Agenda) (Minutes)

June 28, 2023 (Agenda) (Minutes)

SEAC Members (2021-2022): 

Sara Recile (Parent Facilitator),  Honesty Howard (parent),  Jodi Rollins (parent), Katie Millet (Special Education Facilitator) and Lynn Hathaway (chairperson).

Meeting Dates for Ascension SEAC Meetings:

October 30, 2020 at NOON (October 30 agenda)

January 28, 2021 at NOON ( Jan 28 agenda)

April 29, 2021 at NOON ( April 29 agenda)

August 27, 2021 at NOON (August 27 Agenda) (Minutes)

December 3, 2021 (December 3 Agenda) (Minutes)

February 25, 2022 ( Agenda) (Minutes)

April 27, 2022 (Agenda) (Minutes)

June 29, 2022 (Agenda) (Minutes)

2021-2022 SEAC Annual Report

 

SEAC Progression:

1.  During the December 2021 meeting, a motion was passed to formally request  additional meetings.  This request was presented to our Superintendent and was granted.  Effective beginning February 2022, there will be 6 meetings per school year. 

2.  During the December 2021 meeting, a motion was passed to formally request increasing the number of members from 4 to 8.  This request was presented to our Superintendent and was granted.  Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, the council will consist of 8 members, 4 shall be parents of a child who receives special education services, 2 shall be an Ascension Parish Principal, Teacher or Paraprofessional, and 2 shall be special education stakeholders.  

3.  During the December 2021, a motion was passed to alternate the time of the meetings to accommodate more parents.  This request was presented to our Superintendent and was granted.  Beginning with our next meeting, the times will alternate between noon and 6:00pm. 

 Goals:

1.  A Welcome Packet to be given to all families new to the Ascension Parish Special Education program.  

2.  A one-page IEP informational sheet given to families in our Special Education program prior to their child's IEP meeting.

3.  An anonymous survey for teachers to give opinions and feedback regarding needed support in the classroom.

SEAC Members (2020-21): 

Danielle Louque (Pupil Appraisal Coordinator), Leslie Watts (Special Education Teacher), Chrystal White (parent), B’yaka Williams (parent), and Lynn Hathaway (chairperson). 

Meeting Dates for Ascension SEAC Meetings:

January 30, 2020 at NOON  (Jan 30 agenda) ( Minutes)

April 30, 2020 at NOON (April 30 agenda)