ESE Advisory Committee

 

Volusia ESE Advisory Committee

​​​​The Volusia ESE Advisory Committee is comprised of parents and professionals dedicated to collaborative interaction among schools, service agencies, and the public. The committee meets on a regular basis to gain information on issues that pertain to students served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) in Volusia County. Per recommendation from members, two groups, formerly known as the ESE Task Force and ESE Advisory, recently consolidated into the Volusia County ESE Advisory Committee, an outcome-focused group that supports the district’s mission and strategic plan in advocating for students with disabilities. The Volusia County ESE Advisory Committee supports collaboration with families and community members. Our goal is to identify areas for improvement and make meaningful recommendations to promote the success of all students.

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Vision Statement

In an environment of mutual respect and trust, the ESE Advisory Committee, families, and professionals dedicated to collaborative interaction among schools, service agencies, and the public, will inspire advocacy for students with special needs, provide support for their families, enhance education, and foster community partnerships.

Mission Statement

The ESE Advisory Committee will meet on a regular basis to gain information on issues that pertain to students served in Exceptional Student Education in Volusia County. Committee members will work together in an advisory capacity to share this information with families, teachers and service providers, to positively impact the lives of children and those who care for them. The committee will also provide feedback relating to these issues to the school district.

Our Purpose

• To act as a communication link between the various agencies represented on the committee and the school
• To participate in identifying resources throughout the community to provide support for ESE programs
• To advise and provide support to district ESE for new ESE program development as well as improvement of existing ones
• To serve as a resource to the superintendent, school board, staff and families
• To advocate on behalf of the ESE community by serving as a communication link between the school board, school administrators, and parents of students with special needs

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Committee Members

Below are the members of the ESE Advisory Committee for SY 2024-2025. We appreciate their talent, advocacy, and support for our families and students with disabilities.

ESE Advisory Committee Voting Members 2024-2025

• Dr. Mary Ellen Speidel    DISTRICT LIAISON
• Daysi Ortiz                        COMMUNITY MEMBER
• Nicole Small                      COMMUNITY MEMBER
• Nancyjo Santee                ELEM PARENT
• Kylee Warke                      ELEM PARENT, VICE - CHAIR
• Chastity Hanners              ELEM PARENT
• Sandy Ohman                   ELEM PARENT
• Laura Clark                       MS PARENT
• Amy Michaelis                  MS PARENT, CHAIR
• Carley DeGaetano           MS PARENT
• Raymond Sanders           HS PARENT
• Sharon Patrick                 HS PARENT (post 12)
• Kadie Mullins                   ELEM TEACHER
• Eleeta Sue Hopkins         ESE COORDINATOR, SECRETARY
• Heather Whetstone        K-12 TEACHER
• Tishian Rottjer                 MS TEACHER    
• Karen Hook                      HS TEACHER
• Efrain Alejandro              ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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Meeting Information

ESE Advisory Committee meetings are held virtually.  Below is the meeting schedule. Everyone is welcome to attend. Just click on the links below. Thank you.

To automatically receive the 2024-2025 ESE Advisory Committee Meetings calendar invitations, please click on the VCS ESE Advisory Committee Meetings - Guest Attendee Sign-up 24-25 link. Complete the survey and you will automatically be added to the email contact list. If you would like to remove your email address from the contact list, at any time, please contact Barbara Lantrip at 386-734-7190 ext. 33273 or bllantri@volusia.k12.fl.us.

VCS ESE Advisory Committee Meetings - Guest Attendee Sign-Up 24-25

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