Parent Advisory Committee

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a group of parents, representing each local district that works to positively impact the education of children with special needs.

Our Mission

To provide a regular forum for the exchange of ideas and information to support parents and school administrators.  

PAC Will

• Be a bridge for communication
• Serve as a point of contact to refer parents to available resources
• Offer opportunities for parents to learn more about special education
• Provide an area for feedback from parents

You are invited to participate

Upcoming Meetings

The Eaton RESA PAC will meet the 3rd Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30 PM both in person at Eaton RESA and virtually using Google Meet. To join by phone: +1 803-638-8098 PIN: ‪255 367 783#. 

2024 Meeting Dates

Monday, September 23, 2024

Past Meetings

Download the minutes from past meetings:

March 11, 2024 PAC Minutes
February 12, 2024 PAC Minutes
January 8, 2024 PAC Minutes
December 11, 2023 PAC Minutes
November 12, 2023 PAC Minutes
October 16, 2023 PAC Minutes
April 18, 2023 PAC Minutes
March 20, 2023 PAC Minutes
February 21, 2023 PAC Minutes
January 17, 2023 PAC Minutes
December 20, 2022 PAC Minutes
November 15, 2022 PAC Minutes
October 18, 2022 PAC Minutes
September 29, 2022 PAC Minutes
February 16, 2022 PAC Minutes
December 15, 2021 PAC Minutes
October 20, 2021 PAC Minutes
September 22, 2021 PAC Minutes

Document Resources

Complaint Procedures - Michigan Department of Education
Special Education Glossary of Terms
IDEA Rules
Special Education Plan 
Michigan Special Education Rules
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
Parent Handbook with Procedural Safeguards

Website Resources

Able Eyes
ARC - The ARC
CMH - Community Mental Health
WDA - MI Dept. of Career Development/ Workforce Development Agency
Capital Area Down Syndrome Association
DDI - Wayne State University Developmental Disability Institute
FIP - Family Independence Program
Medicaid Information
Michigan Alliance for Families
Michigan Office of Special Education Information Line or call 888.320.8384 
MRS - MI Rehabilitation Services
OCR - Office of Civil Rights (USDOE)
Okay2Say
OSE-EIS - Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
MDE Office of Special Education (OSE)

Information Line: If you have a question related to special education, please call 888.320.8384 or email mde-ose@michigan.gov

OSEP - Office of Special Education Programs (USDOE)
Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS)

For information, call 833.KIDS.1ST (888.543.7178) 

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