About Us
As a state mandated, district-wide volunteer organization, we serve as a resource and advisor to parents of children with special needs from preschool through high school, serving students with placement in ALL Northbridge Schools as well as out of district placements. We work closely with the Northbridge School District administration to identify areas of need and act in an advisory role to the Northbridge School Committee.
We are a member in good standing of Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (MASSPAC).
2010-2011 Officers
Our officers for the 2010-2011 Academic Year are:
- Chairperson - Kathy Lyons
- Vice Chairperson - VACANT
- Secretary - Deb Davis
- Treasurer - Teresa Phaneuf
- Webmaster - Dawn Marie Perkins (interim)
Click here to download our brochure
What we offer
We would like to help you become an effective advocate for your child by offering a broad range of information through:
- Workshops/Speakers
- Contacts
- Networking Opportunities with other Parents
- Timely updates on regulation changes
Members are welcome to share information (books, tutors, evaluators, etc.) they have found useful in guiding their child's education.
Meetings & Workshops
- 09/29/11 - Business Meeting 7p - 9p NHS Media Center (2nd floor)
- 10/20/11 - Making 'Cents' of Health Care Financing 7p - 9p NHS Media Center (2nd floor)
- 11/17/11 - Basic Rights 7p - 9p NHS Media Center (2nd floor)
- 12/15/11 - TBA
- 01/19/12 - TBA
- 02/16/12 - TBA
- 03/15/12 - TBA
- 04/19/12 - School Vacation (keep posted for possible date change)
- 05/17/12 - TBA
- 06/07/12 - End of Year Business Meeting