The Novi Community Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee represents families with students receiving Special Education services in partnership with NCSD to empower each student to develop their highest potential through collaboration and communication.
The SEPAC:
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Acts as a parent resource in collaboration with the NCSD Special Education Department.
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Solicits information from parents of students who receive special education services regarding needed areas of program development
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Participates in problem solving discussion with special education administrators for program improvement
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Provides information, expertise, representation and participation in an advisory capacity to the administration
Novi Special Education PAC Representatives
- Danielle Ruskin, Co-President
- Jennifer Van Nortwick, Co-President
- Debbie Mitre-Smith, Vice President
- Sarah Carr, Secretary
- Jorgia Basner, Treasurer / Fundraising
- Ellen Hulverson, Oakland County Rep
- Natasha Goodman, Oakland County Rep
- Betty Ference, Above & Beyond Chairperson
- Nisha Curran, Above & Beyond Chairperson
Procedural Safeguards (dead link on current site)
"IEP 101" - created by Tom Kendziorski, Executive Director and Attorney at Law for The Arc of Oakland County
Special Education Informal Dispute Resolution Process
Transition Planning: A Roadmap to your Future
Oakland Schools Parent Handbook For Parents of a Child With a Disability
Summer Camp Opportunities for Students with Special Needs
