Confidentiality rules prevent us from identifying or contacting parents of children with special needs. IF YOU DON'T GIVE US YOUR INFORMATION, WE HAVE NO WAY TO FIND YOU.
Please join us today. To join, simply e-mail us at winspedpac@yahoo.com with your name, address, telephone and e-mail address. Members receive notices of meetings, events, news and other items of interest to the special needs community.
What does the Winchester Special Education PAC do?
- Provides networking opportunities for parents and guardians of chiIdren with special education needs.
- Offers workshops and guest speakers to help members become better informed about special education issues.
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Advises the school district on matters pertaining to the education, health and safety of students with disabilities.
- Meets regularly with school and local officials to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of special education programs.
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Parents or guardians of a child who is currently receiving and is being evaluated for special education services, either within or outside of the community.
- Parents, guardians and educators who want to learn more about the resources available to them - therapists, workshops, testing, programs, camps, advocates, etc.
- Parents or guardians who are looking for a support group that understands their issues and concerns.
- Parents or guardians who have questions about special education issues - evaluation process, basic rights, IEPs and 504s, etc.
How can the Winchester Special Education PAC help me?
- Providing you the opportunity to give valuable input into the programs that affect your child.
- Offering you networking opportunities with parents "who have been there"- sharing tips, advice and experiences about what has worked and not worked.
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Giving you access to the latest information impacting special education in our community, as well as on the state and federal levels.
- Enabling you to become a more effective advocate for your child while maneuvering through the special education maze.