What is SECAC?
We are.....
The Howard County Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SECAC) is an organization established to seek meaningful input from parents, community partners, service providers, educators, and administrators on local issues relative to the provision of a free appropriate public eduction (FAPE) and the achievement of students with disabilities in the county. SECAC enables local directors of special education to collaborate with others on local issues and it has the potential to facilitate positive changes in the delivery of special education services and the achievement of students with disabilities.

Who can join?
Anyone interested in the future of special education in Howard County, Maryland. Our meetings are open to everyone, and membership is automatic for anyone who attends the majority of our monthly meetings.
When are your meetings?
We meet the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m at
The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County
9325 Presbyterian Circle
Columbia, MD 21045-1829
​Latest news​
SECAC Board Elections
Elections for the SECAC board will be held during the June meeting on Monday, June 13th.
Special Education Forum with Board of Education Candidates Video Available
SECAC partnered with the Howard County Autism Society, and The Arc of Howard County to host a special education forum with Board of Education candidates. Click here to see the video from the forum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZN4AjZ7TG
