We are a system-wide organization of Parents/Guardians of school-aged children with special needs. If you live in the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, you are welcome. We provide a way for you to have input into the school system, and to meet and network with other parents of children with special needs in the District.

SPED-PAC is a volunteer organization and is open to all parents/guardians of children with special needs, and other interested individuals in the Amherst-Pelham and regional district. Membership can and should include families whose children have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) a Section 504 accommodation and Out of District placement.

The mission of the Amherst-Pelham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED-PAC) is to work towards the understanding, respect, support and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community.

As a means to accomplish its mission, the Amherst-Pelham SPED-PAC will:

* Promote and support an innovative educational environment where children with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and a school and community environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
* Promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children.
* Promote communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, respect, acceptance and inclusion of children with disabilities.
* Collaborate with the school community, as well as the community at large, to continually improve the educational opportunities available, within and without our schools, that promote improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities.

You may call a parent contact of the SPED-PAC or send an e-mail requesting information.

Parent Contact:

Gail Hoyle phone 256-0023, amherstpelhamspedpac@comcast.net