The SEFEP committee was initiated by Barbara O'Rorke, Executive Director of Special Education, for the purpose of attending to the diverse needs of families with children who receive special education services within the Tacoma Public Schools. Membership is comprised of parents of children with disabilities, Pierce Countyagency representatives and Tacoma School District Special Education personnel.

Mission of SEFEP: To promote connections among students, families, educators and the community with information, resources and supports in order to ensure quality inclusive education for all students.

Membership:
Karen Anderson
Washington PAVE

Judy Azuma
TPS Preschool Teacher Downing Elementary

Kara Brinson
TPS Autism/Developmental Teacher, Hunt Middle School

Jody Gehlker
TPS Parent

Pam Jackson
TPS LRC Teacher, McCarver Elementary

Carolyn Jones
Washington Special Education Family Educator Partnership

Vanessa Lewis
TPS Parent, Washington PAVE

Yvonne Link
TPS Parent

Cynthia Morris
TPS Parent

Barbara O'Rorke
TPS, Executive Director Special Education

Francie Peltier
Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities

Barbara Russell
TPS Parent

Diana Stadden
TPS Parent, Autism Society

Gayle Swartz
TPS, Special Education Facilitator

Libby Tart
TPS Parent

Tracy Vandewall
Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities