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Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee - ESEAC
Join Us for Knowledge and Be a Voice for Our Children at ESEAC!
The Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee (ESEAC) is a team of parents, educators, community service providers and student support agency representatives. We collaborate in partnership with the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Exceptional Education and Student Services (EESS) Department.
The ESEAC sponsors four general meetings throughout the school year which are open to the public. Speakers present on various topics of importance to parents.
Submit an application to become an ESEAC member today! Completed applications can be sent to SkinnerR@duvalschools.org.
ESEAC 2024-2025 Board
Amy Boyle, Chairperson
Lara Nezami, Past Chair
Emily Bradford, Secretary
Kathy Powell, Membership Co-Chair
Melba Ande, Membership Co-Chair
Michelle Tetschner, Membership Co-Chair
Charlotte Temple, Historian
Henry Schmitges, Parent Liaison
Amy Valentine, DCPS EE/SS Executive Director
Meredith Fredeking, DCPS EE/SS Director
Jason Merkison, DCPS EE/SS Director
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Interested in learning more?
Contact Parent Services at (904) 346-4601 option 4
ESEAC Meeting Dates
2024-2025 General Meetings
*Due to Hurricane Milton, the October 8, 2024, meeting
has been rescheduled for October 29, 2024.
9:30-11:00
January 14, 2025
9:00-10:30
Meeting LinkMarch 4, 2025
9:00-10:30
Meeting LinkMay 13, 2025
9:00-10:30
Meeting Link2024-2025 Board Meetings
July 9, 2024
9:00-10:30September 24, 2024
9:00-10:30November 19, 2024
9:00-10:30February 18, 2025
9:00-10:30April 22, 2025
9:00-10:302023-2024 Recordings
September 7, 2023
Topic: State of the District
Presenter: Amy Valentine, EESS Executive Director
Recording LinkNovember 16, 2023
Topic: ESE Procedures and Placement
Presenters:
Mia Espinoza, Supervisor, Admissions and Placement
Jamie King, Supervisor, School Psychology
Recording LinkFebruary 22, 2024
Topic: Planning for Post-Secondary Transition
Presenter: Ellisa Hayes
Recording LinkMay 16, 2024
Topic: End of Year Updates
Presenter: Amy Valentine, EESS Executive Director
Recording Link2022-2023 Recordings
October 18, 2022Topic: State of the DistrictPresenter: Amy Valentine, EESS Executive DirectorJanuary 25, 2023Topic: Access Points for FamiliesPresenter: Jeff Pruitt, Access ProjectMarch 22, 2023Topic: Transition PlanningPresenters:
Leigh Ann Hale, Project 10
Ellisa Hayes, DCPS Transition SpecialistMay 10, 2023Topic: District UpdatesPresenter: Amy Valentine
Recording Link