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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 emailed to Henry Schmitges at schmitgesh@duvalschools.org

Amy Boyle, Chairperson

Christine Stephens, Vice 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  

2023-2024 Recordings

September 7, 2023
Topic: State of the District
Presenter: Amy Valentine, EESS Executive Director
Recording Link

November 16, 2023
Topic: ESE Procedures and Placement
Presenters:
Mia Espinoza, Supervisor, Admissions and Placement
Jamie King, Supervisor, School Psychology
Recording Link

February 22, 2024
Topic: Planning for Post-Secondary Transition
Presenter: Ellisa Hayes
Recording Link

May 16, 2024
Topic: End of Year Updates
Presenter: Amy Valentine, EESS Executive Director 
Recording Link