Michigan law requires that each Intermediate School District (ISD) have a special education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). This committee consists of a parent representative from each of the twelve local school districts and the public school academies in Ingham County. Download the Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education Brochure.
The committee's role is advisory to the Intermediate School District special education administration and parent representatives serve as liaisons between other parents they represent and the local special education administrator in their resident district. The PAC meets monthly at the Ingham ISD. Meetings are open to all parents and other persons interested in special education within Ingham County.
Members of the Ingham ISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) are parents of students with disabilities. Their top priority is to inform and communicate with other parents of students with disabilities in their district or academy. Contact your PAC representative if you have questions or concerns about special education programs, services and/or student issues in your district, academy or school.
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The following are some important documents that you may find useful while navigating the world of Special Education. Should you need a hard copy of the document please contact your local school district or Ingham ISD.
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TOPIC: Summer Activity Panel
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Everett High School/Special Dining Room
3900 Stabler Street, Lansing, MI
(Please enter at main entrance on Stabler Street)
Please join the Ingham ISD PAC's May meeting for an evening of small presentations and interaction with several local recreation groups. Each presenter will provide information regarding summer programs that are available for students with disabilities.
Presentations will be made by the following:
Please RSVP to Leanne at 517.244.1298 if you plan to attend.
Please visit the Michigan Alliance for Families website for more information on how to register or call toll free: 800.552.4821.
www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/webinar/index.htm
Michigan Alliance for Families: 2012 Lunchtime IEP Learning Series Webinars
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 (noon to 1pm):
IEP Supports and Services, including Accommodations and Modifications, with Kelly Orginski from Michigan Alliance for Families
Miracle League of Mid-Michigan
The Miracle League of Mid-Michigan is a newly founded (2012) non-profit organization committed to providing children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an inclusive, safe and fun environment, regardless of their abilities. CASE Cares and DeWitt Township have worked together to provide the funds and a building site for a cushioned synthetic turf field that allows children in wheelchairs or with walkers, crutches and/or braces to glide unrestricted to their positions without fear of injury.
In addition, through the "buddy" program, youth athletes and community volunteers are paired with Miracle League of Mid-Michigan athletes to provide assistance and encouragement at bat and on the field. This partnership benefits both sides, as they share the great American pastime of baseball to find common ground and, most importantly, friendship.
The CASE Cares Miracle Field located at Valley Farms Park in DeWitt Township is scheduled for completion this spring, and an opening day ceremony is planned for May 14, 2012. In June of this year, the Miracle League of Mid-Michigan hopes to begin it's inaugural spring season with leagues in two age groups: 5-11 and 12-20 years. We can't do this without players, buddies, and coaches. We are looking to recruit at least 100 players and 100 volunteer buddies for this season. Also, we will need at least 8 to 10 coaches and an additional 8 to 10 assistant coaches.
The Miracle League of Mid-Michigan is not just about baseball. It's about hundreds of dedicated athletes, parents, buddies and coaches coming together to support, encourage and inspire each other in an inclusive environment that embraces diversity. We hope you will give serious consideration to joining us as a Miracle League of Mid-Michigan athlete, volunteer buddy, or coach.
Please feel free to contact Vicki Caine, League Director, at (517.410.4496) or (vjc424@gmail.com) with any questions you may have.
Register to Play! (download)
Buddy Flier (download)
Miracle League Brochure (download)
More detailed information on Presentations is located in the FOCUS on Special Education newsletter (above).
| September 21, 2011 | LINKS/Transition | Webberville H. S. Spartan Conference Rm (enter at back of H.S.) |
| October 19, 2011 | Instructional and Assistive Technology | HOLT Administration Building/Board Room |
| November 16, 2011 | Personal Curriculum and Certificate of Completion | HASLETT Administration Building/Board Room |
| January 18, 2012 | Capital Area Career Center Overview | WAVERLY Administration Building/Board Room |
| February 15, 2012 | Project-Based Curriculum | STOCKBRIDGE Heritage Elementary Library 222 Western Ave., Stockbridge, MI |
| March 21, 2012 | PAC/SE Directors' Dinner Meeting Estate Planning for Families with Children with Special Needs | Ingham ISD, Thorburn Education Center, Rooms ABC PLEASE RSVP 517.244.1298 |
| April 18, 2012 | Surrogate Parent Training for PAC Representatives (*Time: 6:00-8:00pm) | Ingham ISD, Thorburn Education Center, Room 302 |
| May 16, 2012 | Summer Activity Panel | LANSING |
*See Locations listed below
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 PAC/SE Directors' Dinner Meeting (Please RSVP 517.244.1298)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Dansville
Lori Swan - Co-chair 517.896.3292
East Lansing
Susan Stroup - 517.333.9031
Haslett
Tracy Hilliard - Secretary
517.339.0448
Holt
Michelle Holloway - Co-chair 517.420.0881
Ingham ISD
Anne Barna - 517.676.4276
Lansing Laura Markham - 517.372.2732
Leslie
Jennifer Shuster - 517.878.8006
Mason
Heather Martin - 517.676.4895
Okemos
OPEN
Stockbridge
Gary & Karen Smith - 734.786.3752
Waverly
Diane Flanagan - 517.321.1652
Webberville
Tracy Haite- 517.294.4300
Williamston
Christine Bacon - 517.992.5083
Cole Academy
Amy Haynie - 517.482.7522
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
Academy
OPEN
Lansing Charter Academy
OPEN
Michigan Connections Academy
OPEN
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
OPEN
White Pine Academy
OPEN
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Michelle Locher - 517.449.5634
