The Newton Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on Special Education serves as a liaison between parents of students with special needs and school district administrators.  As mandated by Massachusetts law, we provide feedback to the district on special education programs and policies, and participate in their planning and development. 

We offer information to the community on a range of disabilities, resources, remediation approaches, and education issues.  Topics presented at our monthly meetings include parents' rights under special education laws and regulations, effective collaboration with teachers and administrators, and strategies for parenting and teaching children with disabilities. Meetings are open to all parents, teachers, specialists, and others with an interest in education. 

We also run the Newton PAC online discussion group as a forum for parents to exchange information and share suggestions for community resources.  For more information, contact us at info@newtonpac.org.