About Us

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Special Education Advocates League, SEALK12

Special Education Advocates League, SEALK12 was developed by Helen Caldart to share her knowledge with others as we all work together in order to support our students.

Helen has been a Special Education Advocate for many years, volunteering her time by working with families, school districts, and the community. She absolutely loves what she does. Helen is knowledgeable, caring, extremely organized,  and dependable.  She is candid, has a unique understanding of people, and is an exceptional negotiator who is both supportive and realistic.

Special education advocacy can be an extremely volatile process at times and is often emotionally charged and highly stressful. Helen brings a level of calm to the process that is absolutely remarkable. She has also been a lifeline for families in crisis who had no one else to turn to.

Our Core Values

We are stewards dedicated to shaping educational opportunities so that every student feels empowered and participates in an inclusive and equitable world.

SEALK12 supports parents, school district employees and agencies through workshops, webinars, educational bulletins and more.

It is our goal to invest in the special education community and collaborate while making team driven decisions. Together we can create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. 

We are a group of volunteers here to help navigate special education. Our goal is to strengthen partnerships so everyone at the table can make informed decisions.

Diversity Statement

SEALK12 believes our greatest strength is our volunteers, committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. To ensure that we are fulfilling this commitment, we actively seek out and welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds among our volunteers. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

 At SEALK12, we believe that education is for everyone. SEALK12 believes anyone can support a student with a disability, preparing them for further education, employment and independent living and believe that every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or socioeconomic status, should have access to appropriate Special Education Services and Related Services.

We are stewards dedicated to shaping educational opportunity so that every student feels empowered and participates in an inclusive and equitable world. These core values start within SEALK12 and drive what we do every day.