About Us…..

The Worcester Special Education Parents Advisory Council is a group of parents working to encourage an atmosphere of effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect among all students, parents, educators, the School Committee and the community.

The Worcester Sped PAC provides education to parents and the community on Special Education issues and services.  We work with parents, School Administrators and the School Committee to resolve systemic education issues and to ensure Massachusetts Special Education Laws and regulations applicable are being met.

603 CMR 28.07 (4) Parent Involvement

(4) Parent advisory participation. Each school district shall create a district wide 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. The district shall conduct, in cooperation with the parent advisory council, at least one workshop annually within the school district on the rights of students and their parents and guardians under state and federal special education laws.  (See MGL c71B, 1C and 3)

http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr28.html?section=07#start