Welcome to Our Parent Advisory Council
Our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an organization run by parents in conjunction with our Special Education staff. The PAC mission is to give emerging young adults with different learning styles and special needs a voice, engage with and support their parents, and nurture an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation.
Empowering Parents
We all learn and comprehend concepts differently, and some students may benefit from extra tools and strategies to assist with the challenges of the world ahead. We want to empower our parents by understanding special education regulations better and being aware of their rights and the services available to their families under the law. The PAC is here to advise on matters that pertain to the health, safety, and education of their young adult's special needs.
If you ever have questions or concerns, feel free to contact a member of our Special Education staff or a PAC board member. We are here to help you with questions, seek guidance, and foster involvement. All information shared will be kept confidential. We believe in working together to resolve issues and advocate for the students in the special needs community as a whole.
Empowering Parents
We all learn and comprehend concepts differently, and some students may benefit from extra tools and strategies to assist with the challenges of the world ahead. We want to empower our parents by understanding special education regulations better and being aware of their rights and the services available to their families under the law. The PAC is here to advise on matters that pertain to the health, safety, and education of their young adult's special needs.
If you ever have questions or concerns, feel free to contact a member of our Special Education staff or a PAC board member. We are here to help you with questions, seek guidance, and foster involvement. All information shared will be kept confidential. We believe in working together to resolve issues and advocate for the students in the special needs community as a whole.
Parents Helping Parents
Our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) welcomes your input and involvement. You are cordially invited to attend our regularly scheduled meetings and to become involved in your child's education. The Director of Special Education meets regularly with the PAC members in planning, development, and evaluation of our Special Education Services programs.
Connect with other parents who share a common experience by joining our PAC today!|
Our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) welcomes your input and involvement. You are cordially invited to attend our regularly scheduled meetings and to become involved in your child's education. The Director of Special Education meets regularly with the PAC members in planning, development, and evaluation of our Special Education Services programs.
Connect with other parents who share a common experience by joining our PAC today!|
Parent Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- DESE: IEP Quick Reference Guide
- DESE: Secondary Transition Planning IEP Quick Reference Guide
- DESE Parent's Procedural Safeguards
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School Special Education Parents Advisory Council is hosting workshops presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. If you are interested in participating, mark your calendar with the workshops listed below and register via the links.
Basic Rights: Transition Planning – Tuesday, January 21st
This workshop addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age, their post-secondary vision, the importance of planning, and the roles of both parent/guardian and student. Learn how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority, and procedural due process rights for resolving disputes.
Social-Emotional Learning – Thursday, February 13th
Get an introduction to social-emotional learning – what it is, why it’s important, and what it may look like at home and school. You will learn how to help your child develop social-emotional skills and how to include social-emotional learning in the IEP.
NOTE: The Executive Planning Board will meet throughout the school year as needed. Stay tune for more meeting dates.