Martha's Vineyard Island Parents Advisory Council on Special Education

Giving a voice to children with special needs on Martha's Vineyard

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Meetings

2022-2023 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
Watch this space for upcoming meetings!


Past Meetings

October 17, 2018:

IEP RIGHTS AND STRATEGIES presented by educational advocates from Cape Cod Advocate — at 6 pm, at MV Regional High School.  This is an interactive workshop, bring your questions.

BasicRights flyer 2018-19

February 16, 2017
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November 15, 2016
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September 27, 2016
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May 14, 2016 
Flyer

December 17, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (Portuguese)

November 19, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (Portuguese)
Minutes

October 15, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (Portuguese)
Minutes

September 24, 2014
Minutes

May 28, 2014
Parent Rights & Responsibilities Superintendent’s Office – organized
May 28, 2014 • 6-8pm
(Edgartown School Library)
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (Portuguese)

April 16, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (PORTUGUESE)

March 19, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (PORTUGUESE)

February 13, 2014
Flyer (ENGLISH) • Flyer (PORTUGUESE)
Minutes

January 16, 2014
Flyer • Minutes

Officers
Brooke Avakian – Co-Chair
Heather Delhougne – Co-Chair
Sarah Banks – Recording Secretary

Past Officers 
Elected on 9/27/18
Laura Silber — Co-Chair
Julie Lively — Co-Chair
Kim Leaird — Corresponding Secretary

 

Mass DESE Guidelines:

"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

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