Roles and Responsibilities of SpEdPAC

• Advise the BPS on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities;

• Meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school District’s special education programs;

• Advocate for the appropriate supports and special education services necessary to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities;

• Hold monthly SpEdPAC meetings to discuss important updates from BPS Office of Special Education and Student Services;

• Educate parents and caregivers through training and workshops on special education matters and issues.

• Monitor compliance with Federal and State Special Education laws. 

• Present concerns about Special Education programming to
  district officials.

• Promote communication, collaboration and cooperation between
  families of students with disabilities and the Boston Public Schools.

• Ensure communications and processes are culturally responsive, with translation and interpreters leveraged in all meetings.

Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) By-Laws