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.
Parent Survey - Information Nights
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) for Special Education at the Monroe County Intermediate School District (MCISD) would like to offer information nights during the 2016-2017 school year. Parents, family members, and others supporting students with special needs would be invited to attend these events. Your input is needed to help determine which sessions would be offered. Registration for sessions would happen at a later date. Click here to take the survey.
Meetings
Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. However, only members may vote.
March 1, 2018 - Secondary Transition Night from 5:00-7:00 PM
April 13, 2018 - Autism Collaborative (START RCN partnership) 4:00-6:00 PM with PAC meeting to follow from 6:00-7:00 PM
May 11, 2018 - Sally Burton Hoyle, Person Centered Planning 12:00-4:00 PM with PAC meeting to follow from 4:00-5:00 PM.
PAC Information Nights
Information nights are held quarterly, usually at the MCISD. Past topics have included Guardianship, Learning Independence and Medicaid. Invitations and information regarding these events are advertised in the Monroe News as well as sent out via email to the PAC listserve. If you do not receive information about the PAC, and would like to, please contact Shawna Dippman.
Parent Information Night Sign-up: Sign up for Parent Information Nights by emailing Kim Torrance at kim.torrance@monroeisd.us or call 734.242.5799, ext. 1444.
News & Announcements
This section will include general PAC information.
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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.