LCISD PAC Newsletter
Special Education Parent Advisory Committee
2022 Fall Newsletter - Edition 1 of 3 🍂
What Is The LCISD PAC?
The Lapeer County Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a group of educators and parents representing our local school districts whose primary focus is to stay informed regarding Special Education plans and changes, current trends in Special Education at the County, State, and Federal level, and if needed, to assist and promote partnerships among parents and educators that benefit students with disabilities.
The PAC takes an active role in the development of the Lapeer County Special Education Mandatory Plan, a document which describes the delivery of special education services in Lapeer County. The PAC provides workshops and speakers from the county and Statewide programs which can richly serve not only the parents of children with special needs, but in many instances the individual with the disability.
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2022-2023 Meeting Dates & Topics
September Skills for Effective Advocacy | See Full Schedule Below | November MiABLE Disability Savings Program |

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Reasons To Celebrate!


Accessible Playgrounds

Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education

MDE - OSE Website Has A New Look! 👀
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/special-education
GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS:
- FAPE for Adult Learners
- IEP Amendment Guidance
- Conducting an MDR (Reissued Guidance)
- Michigan Dyslexia Handbook
- IEP Development: PLAAFP
- LRE Training & Awareness Building
- U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Questions and Answers: Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions. July 19, 2022
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Parent Friendly Resources
Family Matters | Michigan Alliance for Families | Special Education Mediation Services |


Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports




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Wellness Resources
Stay Well | Lapeer County Community Mental Health Lapeer CMH has an updated website! Use the numbers below to contact your local Lapeer CMH or access line: Phone Number: 810-667-0500 Access Center: 888-225-4447 | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline & Michigan Crisis & Access Line If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. |
Lapeer County Community Mental Health
Phone Number: 810-667-0500
Access Center: 888-225-4447
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline & Michigan Crisis & Access Line
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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving 🍂
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, marital or family status, genetic information, height, weight, military status, ancestry, or any other statutorily protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”) in its programs, activities, or employment. The following individuals have been designated by the Board of Education to serve as the District’s” Compliance Officers” (also known as “Civil Rights Coordinators”) to handle inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination, prohibition against discrimination based on disability, and anti-harassment policies: Michelle Proulx, Director of Special Education (student-related) or Ann M. Schwieman, Director of Administrative Services and Personnel (staff-related); Address (for mailing purposes only): Lapeer County ISD Administration Building, 1996 W. Oregon St., Lapeer, MI 48446; Phone (to speak to or schedule an appointment with a Compliance Officer): (810) 664-5917; Email Addresses: mproulx@lapeerisd.org or aschwieman@lapeerisd.org.