Family Support Services
Parent Advisory Committee - PAC
Mission Statement
The Washtenaw Intermediate
School District (WISD) Parent Advisory Committee
(PAC) consists of parents of students with special
needs. We advise the WISD concerning the planning
and implementation of special education programs
and services. We work to ensure student success by
strengthening the capacities of our local schools,
families and communities through collaboration, use
of best practices, technology, and a wide variety
of strategies.
The Parent Advisory
Committee is a group of parents of children with
disabilities. Members are recommended by their public school
agency for appointment by the WISD School Board. We meet the
third Tuesday of every month during the school year to
discuss special education programs, issues and ideas on how
to be of assistance to parents,
The Parent Advisory
Committee is mandated by Michigan law. It is our
responsibility to review and provide input on the WISD's
special education plan.
Most parents feel
overwhelmed at some point in their journey through the
special education system. We want to remind parents that
they are the best advocates for their children. The
importance of parent input and involvement in a student's
education is emphasized by both Federal Law IDEA and
Michigan's Rules for Special Education.
We are happy to share our
experience and help parents trying to find their way through
the special education maze. We welcome questions and
concerns, and refer parents to appropriate administrators,
school personnel, and support groups.
Vision Statement
The Washtenaw Intermediate
School District (WISD) Parent Advisory Committee
(PAC), in partnership with families, the WISD,
local public school agencies, and communities, will
facilitate the education of all students to ensure
that they maximize their potential and become
contributing members of society, living, working,
and participating in their communities.
The WISD Parent Advisory Committee
(PAC) exists to serve two basic
functions:
- to advise the WISD Board of Education on matters pertaining
to
special education; and
- to fulfill those responsibilities designated in PA 451.
The PAC also facilitates communication, awareness, and
involvement between parents, local districts, Boards of
Education/Boards of Directors and the Intermediate School
District.
PAC Meetings
As always, everyone is welcome!
Meetings are at WISD - Teaching and Learning Center,
1819 S.
Wagner Road, Ann Arbor.
Directions to WISD
The PAC meets on the third Tuesday of every
month during the school
year at 6:30 pm
except June, which is the 2nd Tuesday .
Upcoming Meetings Dates
| Date |
Location |
September 15, 2009
Meeting Flyer |
WISD Vogel C |
October 20, 2009
Meeting Flyer
|
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
November 17,2009
Meeting Flyer |
WISD Vogel C |
| (No December meeting) |
|
January 19, 2010
Meeting Flyer |
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
| February 16, 2010 |
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
| March 16, 2010 |
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
| April 20, 2010 |
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
| May 18, 2010 |
WISD Vogel C |
| June 8, 2010 |
Seminar rooms 3 and 4 |
Washtenaw County Special Education E-Information List
Welcome to the new Washtenaw County Special Education E-Information List.
Please go to http://groups.google.com/group/WCSEI/subscribe to join.
The goal of this list is to help keep you informed about upcoming workshops, conferences, legislative issues, and other information as it pertains to Special Education in and around Washtenaw County and the state of Michigan. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested in the information or would like to join this list
If you are already a member go to http://groups.google.com/group/WCSEI
Autism Society of Washtenaw County
The Mission of the Autism Society of Washtenaw County is
"To provide education, information, and support to all individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, and the community."
The Autism Society of Washtenaw County generally meets the second Thursday of the month during the school year, September to May (some meeting dates may change depending on the school districts’ or speaker’s schedules).
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD)
Teaching and Learning Center
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Autism Society of Washtenaw County meetings provide
a topic of discussion and a speaker(s) and are free and open to the public. No registration required.
For more information call:
Barb Byers, Co-President 734-827-0814 email: babmay11@provide.net
Cathie Spino, Co-President 734-827-2956 email: spino2stat@comcast.net
Kathy Grijalva, Treasurer 734-332-3396 email: Kathy.grijalva@gmail.com
If you would like to be added to the Autism Society of Washtenaw County's (ASW) email list to receive announcements about ASW's programs and events, as well as other events and information as it pertains to Autism Spectrum Disorder please email Family Support at familysupport@wash.k12.mi.us.
Calendar of Events
Forms and Resources
Special Education Forms and Resources
www.wash.k12.mi.us/students/speced/wisdspecedforms.cfm
PAC members (6k)
PACmembers.pdf
Parent Handbook
parenthandbook.pdf
Positive Behaviour Support
http://www.pbis.org/
Bridge 4 Kids
http://www.bridges4kids.org/
MDE
http://www.michigan.gov/mde
MI Office of Special Education and Early Intervention
Services
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6525_6530_6598---,00.html
IDEA Rules and Regulations
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/2004IDEARegulations_169000_7.pdf
Project Find is devoted to helping individuals, parents, and people who work with families to connect with the special education services that may be needed.
www.ProjectFindMichigan.org
Cenmi.org Events
http://www.cenmi.org
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Washtenaw County Area Family Support Groups
http://wash.k12.mi.us/files/speced/supportgroups.pdf
Washtenaw County, MI Self Help Groups
http://www.mhweb.org/washtenaw/selfhelp.html
Michigan Mental Health Networker
http://www.mhweb.org/index.html
High Point Parent/ Staff Organization
The High Point PSO members are parents
of children who attend High Point School
and representatives of the instructional
staff. The PSO serves as an advisory group
to the building and WISD administration.
It works to enhance the educational
experience of children with disabilities
that are served directly by WISD at High
Point and through out the county.
The Michigan Alliance for Families
The Michigan Alliance for Families web site, www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org, is designed to provide online information, support and education to families of children and young adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system. Michigan Alliance for Families is an IDEA Mandated Activities Project grant awarded to The Arc Michigan by the Michigan Department of Education.
Why visit us?
Here, you will:
- Learn about ways to be involved in your child's education - at all ages and on all levels.
- Locate information and links on disabilities, health and wellness, family and financial resources.
- Understand plans, laws, rules, and regulations that affect children's education - general and special education.
- Discover opportunities to be involved on school, district, intermediate school district, or state level committees.
- Read about breaking news from Michigan Department of Education and its offices; The Arc Michigan and other statewide organizations.
- Find links to calendars and information on learning opportunities sponsored by Michigan Alliance for Families and organizations around the state, as well as online educational links.
- Connect with a Regional Parent Mentor in one of our regional sites around the state or, if there is not a regional site, email a parent consultant at our statewide office for information, support, and local resources.
- Gain access to many more links and resources.
Please visit our web site, or for more information or comments, contact us at info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org, or
To talk with a parent consultant call us at 800-552-4821 OR
734 994-8100 extension 1590
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