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About Us

Douglas County School District Special Education Advisory Committee (DCSEAC) serves as an advisory committee to Douglas County School District’s (DCSD) Special Education Leadership Team; and is committed to a positive, professional, collaborative, and solution-seeking relationship with our school district partners. 

Vision

DCSEAC’s goal is to support the students of our district who receive special education services, as well as their families and caregivers. 

Mission

DCSEAC Board Members, leave their personal agendas at the door, and seek to advise in an unbiased manner that best supports the vastly-diverse abilities of all DCSD students receiving Special Education services. We are committed to preserving respectful discourse at all times and to ensure discretion around confidential topics.

DCSEAC Parent Board summer planning for 2024/25 school year

Our Support Groups

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DCSEAC Events

Nominate your Shining Stars today!

What Are Shining Stars?

Shining Stars are DCSD staff member/s and schools nominated for outstanding service by the parents and/or caregivers of students receiving special education services.

How Are Shining Stars Recognized?

 (sponsored by Developmental Pathways).

There is no limit to the number of staff members that you can nominate.  Certificates and baskets will be delivered to staff members with your special words.  

Donations Accepted:

If you are interested in supporting our Shining Star gift baskets, you can donate directly to our fundraising account through CheddarUp link here.

DCSEAC is a non-profit with 501c status. All donations are tax deductible. 

Other Special Education Focused

Events

DCSD Special Education Information Events 

Douglas County School District offers monthly  presentations about Special Education programing. See link for upcoming events.


Developmental Pathway Events 

Developmental Pathways (DP) is the Community Center Board (CCB) for Douglas County. DP is the only  access point for Medicaid State Waivers.  DP also offers a variety of community supports for children and adults with special needs. See link for upcoming events and resources. 

Did You Know: Special Education Edition

If you are new to special education or have years of experience, there is always more to learn.  Connect to our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages to watch educational videos about a variety of special education topics. 


Special Education

 Contact Chart

If you have a concern about your student or their IEP, use this link to see a powerful parent tool,  a special education contact chart, to guide you to the correct help at your school or within DCSD special education leadership.

DCSD Organizational Chart 

For an overview of Douglas County School District's organizational systems, see the linked chart.