The Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) shall have, and will perform, functions and duties as specified by law. Responsibilities include offering advice, consultation, and recommendations to the Iowa Department of Education regarding matters concerning special education services.
Annual Reports
2025-26 Special Education Advisory Panel Annual Report (1.54 MB) .pdf
2024-25 Special Education Advisory Panel Annual Report (421.47 KB) .pdf
Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Time and Location
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146
If you wish to provide public comment during a meeting, complete the Providing Public Comment for the Special Education Advisory Panel form prior to the scheduled meeting.
May 14, 2027
April 9, 2027
February 26, 2027
January 8, 2027
November 20, 2026
October 16, 2026
September 18, 2026
September 17- New Member Orientation (Zoom), 2026
May 15, 2026
April 10, 2026
- 2026-04-10 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (133.31 KB) .pdf
- 2026-04-10 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (177.44 KB) .pdf
Feb. 27, 2026
- 2026-02-27 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (134.99 KB) .pdf
- 2026-02-27 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (235.29 KB) .pdf
Jan. 9, 2026
- 2026-01-09 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (134.63 KB) .pdf
- 2026-01-09 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (210.36 KB) .pdf
Nov. 21, 2025
- 2025-11-21 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (150.93 KB) .pdf
- 2025-11-21 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (187.31 KB) .pdf
Oct. 17, 2025
- 2025-10-17 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (135.14 KB) .pdf
- 2025-10-17 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (173.48 KB) .pdf
May 16, 2025
- 2025-05-16 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (161.4 KB) .pdf
- 2025-05-16 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (198.61 KB) .pdf
April 11, 2025
- 2025-04-11 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (153.43 KB) .pdf
- 2025-04-11 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (164.16 KB) .pdf
Feb. 28, 2025
- 2025-02-28 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (152.95 KB) .pdf
- 2025-02-28 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (200.65 KB) .pdf
Jan. 10, 2025
- 2025-01-10 Special Education Advisory Panel Agenda (148.44 KB) .pdf
- 2025-01-10 Special Education Advisory Panel Minutes (126.67 KB) .pdf
Membership
The membership of the Panel shall consist of representatives from the public and private sectors who by virtue of their position, interest, and training, can contribute to the education of children with disabilities. A majority (51%) of the members of the Panel must be individuals with disabilities or parents of children with disabilities. Complete the SEAP Membership Application if you are interested in serving on the Special Education Advisory Panel.
Guiding Practices
SEAP By-Laws (1.41 MB) .pdf - Provides information clarifying the purpose, responsibility and procedures of the SEAP.