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Overview

Our team of specialized professionals is dedicated to assuring a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. We serve over 800 students who range in age from birth through 21.

Each one of our schools serves students with special needs. Most students are able to attend their neighborhood schools and every effort is made to integrate students into a regular classroom setting. For students with unique needs, we have specialty programs in various schools across the District to best meet these specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Families play an important role not only in the development of their children but in the development of our school program as a whole. One of the ways that we keep the connection between families and school in our special education department is through the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).

SEAC is a team of parents/guardians and staff who meet regularly throughout the school year. Meetings include updates on current special education topics and how the information relates to services for students. While some parents choose to attend nearly every meeting, we also welcome those of you who just want to drop in on one meeting to see what it is all about, or to drop in whenever your schedule allows.

Your ideas and contributions will be important considerations in the decision-making process. As a member of SEAC you will join other parents and school district staff to:

  • Provide input into the decision-making process of the special education department.
  • Promote communication between families, school and community.
  • Advocate for high-quality educational programs for all learners.

We will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. The 2022-23 meeting dates are:

  • October 25, 2022
  • December 20, 2022
  • February 21, 2023
  • April 18, 2023
  • June 10, 2023

Work Experience Advisory Committee (WEAC)

The mission of the Work Experience Advisory Committee (WEAC) is to advise the Richfield Public School’s work-based learning program, empowering students to create a plan for their future and develop skills to excel as members of society.

The first meeting date of 2022-23 will be on October 11, 2022, from 4-5 p.m. The remaining meetings will be held virtually from 4-5 p.m. on the following dates: 

  • November 8, 2022
  • December 13, 2022
  • January 10, 2023
  • February 14, 2023
  • March 14, 2023
  • April 11, 2023
  • May 9, 2023

Additional Resources

2021-22 Transition Plus Program Handbook

Richfield Public Schools

Contacts

ALECIA MOBLEY

DIR OF SPECIAL ED
District Office

SHARON CHRISTIANSON

Centennial Elementary

DEBORAH GREELEY

Sheridan Hills Elementary

MARGARET HOEHN

Richfield College Experience Program

SUAD JAMA

South Education Center

AMBER LAMPRON

Central Education Center

SARAH OLSON

Richfield High School

MICHAEL PETERSEN

Richfield Middle School

SHANNON RITT

District Office

SARAH SMITH

Richfield Dual Language School

KAYE SWEENEY

District Office

MICHELLE THOEMKE

District Office

SADIE TOLLMAN

Richfield STEM Elementary

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