The Iowa Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) serves as a collaborative resource to advise and advocate on behalf of all children with special needs and their families on issues of best practice and special education compliance. This Panel provides opportunity for dialogue among diverse stakeholders regarding philosophies and policies that will result in successful outcomes for persons with disabilities. Membership of the Panel consists of representatives from both public and private sectors who by virtue of their position, interest, and training can contribute to the education of children with disabilities. In order to fulfill their role of advising Department of Education (DE) on special education issues the panel members felt they needed to stay current on key aspects of the special education system in Iowa. During the year DE staff involved with specific programs or projects were invited to present to the Panel. Panel members were frequently asked to provide feedback or make recommendations for specific issues discussed. This report provides a brief synopsis of presentations and Panel responses during the 2004-05 academic year.