Martha's Vineyard Island Parents Advisory Council on Special Education – Giving a voice to children with special needs on Martha's Vineyard

Special Education Basic Rights

February 9, 2023

Please find below the slideshow that was presented at the workshop on February 8th, 2023.

Basic-Rights

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12.7.2022 Meeting Minutes

December 8, 2022

IPAC-MEETING-MINUTES-12.7.22.docx-1

Welcome!

December 8, 2022

"Each school district shall create a districtwide parent advisory council offering membership to all parents of eligible students and other interested parties.

The parent advisory council duties shall include but not be limited to: advising the district on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities; meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district's special education programs. The parent advisory council shall establish by-laws regarding officers and operational procedures, and, in the course of its duties, the parent advisory council shall receive assistance from the district without charge, upon reasonable notice, and subject to the availability of staff and resources."

—Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education