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Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
November 2023
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Walled Lake Special Services
What is the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)?
PAC is a committee of parents whose children receive Special Education services within the Walled Lake School District.
Our mission is to raise awareness of special education and work towards having a larger voice in the district, meaningful communication, more inclusive practices and parental involvement.
An Executive Committee meets once a month with Special Services Administrators to develop meetings, workshops, trainings, fun outings, and more that will educate, inform and support families related to this vast Special Education process.
PAC Meetings are held several times a year, typically in the evening either in-person or virtually. Anyone interested in supporting Special Services is welcome, come as often as you can!
- Go to https://www.wlcsd.org/departments/special-services for more information about Special Services within Walled Lake Schools. Be sure to check out the important links and check back often as new information is changing (and available).
- Join our Walled Lake Special Services Facebook page to keep up-to-date with Special Services information as well as State and County-wide information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/477146786058805/ or search “Walled Lake Schools Special Needs PAC” answer a few questions asking to join the group!
- Follow us on X (formally Twitter) at “Walled Lake Schools Special Needs PAC”
Additionally, there are 2 parent representatives representing Walled Lake at Oakland Schools. These representatives attend monthly meetings at Oakland Schools to learn about agencies and resources, as well as review policies and procedures and discuss legislation and current topics related to Special Education. They then share this information locally in Walled Lake to Special Services staff, families, principals and PTAs. Meetings are open to everyone, feel free to attend and learn more!
Your Walled Lake representatives are:
Cory Hensley: knackcor@yahoo.com 248-225-7922
Aimee Page: aimee.page2@gmail.com
If you have any questions and/or would like more information, contact your Walled Lake PAC representatives. We are here to help!
Walled Lake PAC Meetings - All Are Welcome!
Welcome Julieanne Muir!
PAC would like to extend a warm welcome to Julieanne Muir who has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Special Services! This cabinet level position will gives her a seat at the table when important decisions are made, especially in special education.
Walled Lake Unified Sports
Walled Lake Unified Sports for the Fall 2023 season is off to a great start! Soccer at all 3 high schools started on 10/5/23. Look for basketball to begin this Winter. Contact your child's teacher, if interested or reach out to the PAC for help. Check the Athletic calendar for games and come cheer on Walled Lake Unified Sports! Choose to Include!
Adult Transitions Program (ATP)
Back to School Resource Fair
Thank you to all who attended the Back to School Resource Fair in August. This event featured special education programs in Walled Lake as well as agencies and organizations from around the county. Look for this to be an annual tradition! You don't want to miss out on all the freebies, they sure were a hit!