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Dear Families,
The PAC is an organization dedicated to empowering families of students receiving special education services through communication, education, and support with the purpose of obtaining the finest programs and services available within the Rochester community. For more information please see our flyer and share with anyone who receives special education services or who may be interested in learning more.
Be sure to look around the website for great resources including links to programs, legislative updates, our path to resolutions and more!
Please reach out and let us know how we can help you at rcspacchair@gmail.com!
🌟Join Us for the Last PAC Meeting of the School Year! 🌟
Our final PAC meeting of the school year will include updates from RCS special education administration as well as a brief demonstration of assistive technology tools available to RCS students. PAC will also welcome Stoney Creek teacher Jason Lacy, who launched "Bread by the Creek", a micro business where students build independent living and employment skills by making sourdough bread that is sold at the school.
👉Pre-order your bagels here, and they will be delivered at the May meeting!
All parents, caregivers, and staff are welcome to attend. The full agenda will be shared prior to the meeting.
🗓️ May 12, 2026 | 🕕 7:00 PM
📍 Stoney Creek High School
✨ Sparkle Awards - Final Reminder!
Sparkle Awards are less than a week away. Please celebrate with us and help recognize these shining stars in our community.
✨ View the invitation and event details here
Help us Sparkle - Last Call for Volunteers! ✨
The Sparkle Awards rely on the support of volunteers from across our school community—and everyone is welcome! You do not need to be the parent or caregiver of a student receiving special education services to volunteer. We have a few spots left where we could use your help.
👉 Interested in volunteering? Click here
📣IEP Season is Here – Get Prepared
As we head into IEP season, we encourage families to review the district’s IEP 101 – A Parent/Caregiver’s Guide in Rochester Community Schools. This on-demand video is a helpful resource for understanding the IEP process, what to expect, and how to best support your child.
🎥 Watch the video here
Inclusion for All
PAC is excited to share new tools to help families and schools strengthen Inclusion for All:
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Inclusive Practices Spreadsheet – This is a living, interactive document where parents can contribute real examples of inclusivity happening across our district. From classroom strategies to schoolwide traditions, your input will help us build a library of ideas that all schools can learn from.
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Inclusive Events Tip Sheet – Thanks to Meadow Brook Elementary, we now have a practical guide with tips for making PTA and school events more inclusive and welcoming to all families.
We invite you to explore these resources, share your own experiences, and help us grow this collection of best practices. Together, we can make sure every student, and family feels seen, valued, and included.
All Upcoming Meetings (2025/2026 School Year):
April 7th: Hampton Elementary School
May 12th: Stoney Creek High School
Stay connected with PAC all year long! Instead of adding each meeting one by one, you can subscribe to the PAC Calendar. Once you subscribe, all of our meetings and events will automatically appear on your personal calendar — and any changes we make will update instantly.
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Google Calendar users: Subscribe to PAC Calendar
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Outlook or Apple Calendar users: Subscribe to PAC Calendar
Have a question for your school's PAC rep? Please click on your school's link below to email your PAC rep:
ELEMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
If you email your school's PAC rep and do not receive a response to your question, please reach out to rcspacchair@gmail.com
Oakland Schools Parent Advisory Committee
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The Oakland County Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is comprised of parents of students with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) within Oakland County. The Oakland Schools PAC typically meets on the first Wednesday of the following months: October, November, December, February, March, May and June at Oakland Schools or Virtually from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Meetings include membership work, legal updates, and training on various topics related to special education, and are open to the public. For more information, please check out their website.