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About PAC/SAL


What Is PAC/SAL?
     Chapter 766 of the Massachusetts State Law regarding Special Education requires each school district to have a Parent's Advisory Council. In Lunenburg, we are priviledged to have an active parent's council. We are a system-wide organization of parents, teachers, and administrators working in partnership to promote an innovative educational environment where children with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and that our schools are safe, nurturing, challenging learning environments for ALL children.
     We chose our name because we believe our children are Special Achievers in spite of their challenges, whether those challenges are learning, behavioral, mental or physical.

The objectives of our organization are:

  1. To promote an innovative educational environment where children with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and a school environment where all children are encouraged to reach their potential.


  2. To 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.


  3. To collaberate with the school community to continually improve the educational opportunites available within and without our schools that promote improved educational outcomes for children with disabilities.


  4. To promote communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance and inclusion of children with disabilities.

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF PAC/SAL?
     Parents and/or guardians of children who receive Special Education services whether the child(ren) are included in a regular classroom, receive specialized services within the school district, are in out of district placement or residential settings.
     Student(s)(over age 14) who receive services and are participating in the IEP process as provided by law.
     Teachers, Specialists, Tutors, Aides, Administrators and all other school personnel.
     Any person with an interest in Special Education in Lunenburg.

WHEN DO WE MEET?
     PAC/SAL meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month during the school year. We meet in Lunenburg High School Library at 7:00 p.m.
     Meetings will be listed in the school newsletters, local newspapers, our newsletter. The Town Clerk will be notified so meetings will be posted in accordance with Open Meeting Laws.

WHAT DOES PAC/SAL DO?

  • PAC/SAL provides Support - individually and collectively to parents, teachers and administrators.
  • PAC/SAL provides Education - through our forums, videos and literature.
  • PAC/SAL provides Direction - through our informational resources, we provide direction to inside and outside resources.
  • PAC/SAL provides Partnership - through our collaberative work within the school system and through our support efforts.


    • Some of our Activities include:
  • Providing information to parents regarding rights and responsibilities under Chapter 766 and PL 94-142
  • Informational/Educational Forums
  • Newsletter regarding our activities and other resources available in the community
  • Support for Teachers
  • Access to Additional Professional Development in the areas of Special Education
  • Support for Disability Awareness programs for the general school population
  • Resource Library for parents and teachers
  • Multi-Cultural Festival-Disability Awareness
  • Advisory to Special Education Department
  • Informational Resource for Parents
  • Informational Resource for School Advisory Councils and School Committee

    • HOW CAN YOU JOIN US?
    We are always open to new members and welcome your participation. :)

    To Join:

    • Come to our meetings, or visit our tables at the open house
    • Or send "snail mail" (USPS postal mail) to:
      PAC/SAL CHAIRPERSON
      c/o Special Education Office
      Brooks House
      1033 Massachusetts Avenue
      Lunenburg, MA 01462
    • Or call the Special Education Office at (978) 582-4114
    • Or contact us by e-mail at pacsal766@aol.com (pacsal766@aol.com)

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