Berrien RESA Special Education PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

Berrien RESA Special Education PAC provides many services to increase awareness about special education for parents. Information and training sessions help parents understand new programs and practices as well as learn about special education topics. Getting parents together gives them input into the special education process and helps build their resource network.

Berrien RESA Special Education PAC also:

• Reviews requests surrounding maximum class sizes
• Gives input about improving special education services throughout Berrien RESA
• Develops and modifies Berrien RESA Special Education Plans
• Works with parents to help them determine specific needs
• Provides resources and up-to-date information
• Publishes a semi-annual newsletter

2011-2012 Excellence in Education Award

If you know someone working on behalf of students with impairments who deserves special recognition, nominate them by filling out the form here.

You’re Invited to Participate!

PAC meets at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at the Berrien RESA Conference Center located at 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs.

RESOURCES

  Local/State

• A Parents Guide to Personal Curriculum (pdf)
• Autism in Berrien County Speaks
• Behavioral Resources and Institute of Neuropsychology
• Center for Educational Networking
• Child Care Resources 269-925-5575
• Disability Network of Southwest Michigan
• Logan Center
• Michigan Alliance for Families
• West Michigan Inclusion Network

  National

• Department of Education-Office of Special Programs
• Department of Education-Office of Civil Rights
• Closing the Gap (Provides practical up-to-date information on assistive technology products, procedures, and best practices)
• PBS Parents
• University of Virginia - Special Education Web Site (Includes special education information, internet links, and much more)