Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The Parent Advisory Committee is comprised of parents of children with special needs.

The parents that participate are recommended by their local school districts and appointed by the Macomb Intermediate School District Board.  Care is given in this process to assure that the PAC membership also represents the various impairments of students enrolled in our programs.

As such the PAC of Macomb County serves in an advisory capacity:

• To assist parents in local districts in obtaining appropriate special education services for their children with special needs.
• To provide support to the local school districts.
• To assist in developing and updating the Macomb County Mandatory Plan for Special Education.

The PAC also provides intercommunication, awareness and involvement between parents, the community, local boards of education, the Intermediate School District, the State Department of Education, and the State Board of Education.

Welcome from PAC Leadership Team

Parent Advisory Committee Brochure

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Make a Difference Awards

The "Make a Difference" Award is given on an annual basis to individuals who have made a significant, positive impact on the educational experience of a special needs student. Many nominations from the 21 school districts and public school academies in Macomb County were received. As parents, we feel that it is important to recognize these people who have had a positive effect on the lives of our children.

2023-2024 Make a Difference Award Fillable Nomination Form

2023-24 Make a Difference Award Winners:

Rachel Buza

Victoria Prideaux

Ramona Kimmel

Carrie Jankowsky

Correspondence

MDE Letter to Parents

MDE Letter to Parents - Arabic

MDE Letter to Parents - Spanish

Family Matters

Family Matters provides parents and families with information about special education and other resources.  Stay up-to-date with the news from OSE that matters to parents. Fact sheets explain special education laws and practices. The documents are easy to read and give links to more in-depth resources.

Visit: Family Matters

Resources

Procedural Safeguards Notice - MISD

Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504

Know Your Rights: Students with ADHD

Students with ADHD and Section 504: A Resource Guide

Federal Special Education Rules and Regulations

TIEnet Blank IEP Forms

Macomb ISD Plan for Delivery of Special Education Services & Support