Membership Overview
SECAC is a 25 voting member committee comprised of parents/guardians, FCPS staff, Community Members/Organizations, and high school students.
Parents/Guardians: 11 members
FCPS staff: 7 members
Community Members/Organizations: 5
High School Students: 2
The Assistant Superintendent, Director(s) of Special Education, a Board of Education Liaison, Partners for Success Coordinators, and a Community Agency School Services (CASS) Coordinator participate as non-voting members.
For more information on recommendations from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) relative to the composition of Special Education Citizens Advisory Committees (SECACs), refer to Question #9 on the MSDE Technical Assistance Bulletin.
Voting members serve a two-year term.
Attendance at all public meetings is required unless extenuating circumstances arise.
Active participation on at least one subcommittee is required.
What Does Membership Require?
Why Join SECAC?
Learn more about special education in Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) and at the state level
Identify and address system concerns about special education
Help generate ideas for improvement in special education in FCPS
Give back to your community
Advocate for children in special education
Enhance and strengthen partnerships between families, educators and the community
When can I apply?
Membership Applications are open on a rolling basis. Vacancies will be filled as they arise and as soon as practicable.