Parent Advisory Committee
The purpose of the MCISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to represent the views of parents with children in special education. The PAC provides input at the Intermediate School District (ISD) level. Input is focused on the ISD Plan for Special Education Services.
Join Listserve
Interested in hearing more? Simply send an email to: pac+subscribe@lists.monroeisd.us
You will be sent back instructions to join and can either reply to the email to join (without setting up a Google account) or sign in with your Google account to join!
Application to Serve on MCISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Meetings
Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. However, only members may vote.
January 20, 4-5 PM, EST - Virtual, if you would like to attend as a guest, request details from Shawna Dippman, shawna.dippman@monroeisd.us
March 2, 4-5 PM, EST - Virtual, if you would like to attend as a guest, request details from Shawna Dippman, shawna.dippman@monroeisd.us
April 27, 4-5 PM, EST - Virtual, if you would like to attend as a guest, request details from Shawna Dippman, shawna.dippman@monroeisd.us
PAC Learning Opportunities
PAC Learning Opportunities are offered throughout the year in collaboration with Michigan Alliance for Families and other community partners. These sessions are designed to provide families with timely information, practical guidance, and shared learning around topics relevant to students with disabilities and their families. Past topics have included guardianship, learning independence, and Medicaid.
Information about upcoming PAC Learning Opportunities will be shared through community outreach and email communication. Families and community members are encouraged to stay tuned for announcements regarding future events. For questions or to be added to the PAC distribution list, please contact Shawna Dippman.
Supporting Virtual Students Presentation Information
Parent Strategies with links (from Van Buren ISD)
Business
Parent Information Night Sign-up: Sign up for Parent Information Nights by emailing Kim Torrance at kim.torrance@monroeisd.us or call 734.342.8621.
On Demand Webinars: https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/webinar/
Upcoming Events: https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/
News & Announcements
This section will include general PAC information.
PAC Responsibilities
The Parent Advisory Committee provides input in the development of the ISD Plan for Special Education Services. The ISD Plan describes how special education services will be delivered and how the rights of parents and students will be ensured.
The ISD Plan is a very important document. It must be approved by the Michigan State Board of Education before the ISD can receive funds for special education. The Parent Advisory Committee may file formal objections to the Plan if members feel that the Plan violates provisions of special education law.
Legal Basis
Michigan Special Education Rules state that each ISD must have a Parent Advisory Committee for special education planning (R340.1838). The rules also describe the membership and responsibilities of the committee.
