The Overseas Schools Advisory Council of the Department of State will hold its winter meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 9 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. in conference room 1482 Department of State at 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC. This meeting is open to the public with limited seating available. This meeting will focus on the work and support the Overseas Schools Advisory Council provides to U.S. sponsored overseas schools. Topics will include the Special Needs Project and the possible funding of a project addressing school based mental health issues. In addition, the regional education officers will present on various activities and initiatives in U.S. sponsored overseas schools.

Public access to the Department of State is controlled and space is limited. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting should contact Mr. Thomas Shearer, at 202-261-8200 by January 9 to make arrangements to attend and, if necessary, request reasonable accommodations. The public may take part in the discussion, time permitting and at the discretion of the chairperson. All attendees must use the 21st Street entrance to the building for Thursday’s meeting.

For further information, please contact Rich Barbacane, BarbacaneRF@state.gov, 202-261-8208.