Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)
About

The Charles County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee is organized to provide a forum for issues pertaining to children with special education needs. Our members advocate at the county, state, and national level to make recommendations and assist the Charles County Public Schools about issues including the education budget, inclusion assessments, support services, and other issues concerning children and special education and related services.
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) Monthly Meetings
The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) brings together parents, community partners, service providers, and school administrators to provide meaningful input to the Director of Special Education. The committee serves as a collaborative forum to discuss local issues that affect the delivery of a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and support the success of students with disabilities.
We Value Your Voice
SECAC meetings begin in September and are held in a hybrid format. Families and community members may join us in person at the F.B. Gwynn Center (Parent Center) or participate virtually through Zoom.
📍 Location: F.B. Gwynn Center, 5998 Radio Station Rd., La Plata, MD
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- In-person attendees will enjoy light refreshments.
- Zoom registration links will be shared by email and on our Facebook page.
2025–2026 Meeting Dates
Recurring Zoom Link for all meetings
- September 17, 2025
- October 15, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- May 20, 2026
We look forward to partnering with you—your input helps shape special education services in our schools!
Contact Us
Resources
Local
Charles County Special Education Department - CCBOE
https://www.ccboe.com/departments/special-education
Charles County SECAC
https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCoSECAC or charlescountysecac@gmail.com
Parent Center - Charles County
https://www.ccboe.com/departments/special-education/family-engagement/parent-center
Charles County Board of Education
https://www.ccboe.com/about/board-of-education
Parents’ Place of MD
Parents’ Place of MD Organizer - Missy Alexander
http://www.ppmd.org/organizer/missy-alexander/
Charles County Autism & Developmental Disabilities Parent Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/373251254508748/
Maryland Community Connection
http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/
The Arc Southern MD
Special Olympics - Charles County
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/special-olympics
Charles County Parks and Rec Therapeutic Department
https://www.charlescountyparks.com/recreation/therapeutic-recreation
Accessibility Bridge
State
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Developmental Disabilities Administration
https://health.maryland.gov/dda/Pages/dda.aspx
Low Intensity Support Services (LISS)
https://health.maryland.gov/dda/pages/liss.aspx
Autism Waiver
The Arc Maryland
Autism Speaks
Pathfinders for Autism
https://pathfindersforautism.org/
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/Regulations/COMAR.aspx

