Advocating for equality and inclusivity of all children receiving Special Education services within the North Smithfield, RI school district.
North Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (NS SELAC)
Our Mission
Facilitating collaboration and communication between students, parents, the school district and community in order to promote equality and inclusivity for all children receiving special education services within the North Smithfield, RI school district.
Facilitating collaboration and communication between students, parents, the school district and community in order to promote equality and inclusivity for all children receiving special education services within the North Smithfield, RI school district.
Our Purpose
The North Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (NS SELAC) is a district-level, parent-led group that provides direct input to school district leaders about policies, programs, practices, and services that have an impact on students with disabilities and their families.
We can help improve educational outcomes, identify unmet needs, and increase the proactive, productive involvement of families by inviting their input in ways that can be used to shape local special education policy.
We will share resources and information from district, state and federal education leaders to empower families as they navigate the educational process.
The North Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Committee (NS SELAC) is a district-level, parent-led group that provides direct input to school district leaders about policies, programs, practices, and services that have an impact on students with disabilities and their families.
We can help improve educational outcomes, identify unmet needs, and increase the proactive, productive involvement of families by inviting their input in ways that can be used to shape local special education policy.
We will share resources and information from district, state and federal education leaders to empower families as they navigate the educational process.
Membership
In compliance with State and Federal regulations parents of students with disabilities shall compose a majority of the committee membership.
Participation in the NS SELAC offers the opportunity to raise questions, voice concerns, and provide direct input to school leadership that can influence policy and program decisions.
The great benefit of participating in a local SELAC is that the individual needs of a child become part of ‘the big picture’ and can reach a broader community of children.
In compliance with State and Federal regulations parents of students with disabilities shall compose a majority of the committee membership.
Participation in the NS SELAC offers the opportunity to raise questions, voice concerns, and provide direct input to school leadership that can influence policy and program decisions.
The great benefit of participating in a local SELAC is that the individual needs of a child become part of ‘the big picture’ and can reach a broader community of children.
The Benefits of a SELAC
Positive relationships – Effective SELACs engage parents and school leaders to establish shared goals and priorities that benefit students with disabilities. They connect with teachers, Child Study Teams, and community resources as sources of support for helping improve programs and services.
Collaborative problem solving – SELACs thrive on team spirit and team action. While members bring varied perspectives, everyone shares a common mission: to improve outcomes for all students receiving special education services and support.
System change based on input – A SELAC can communicate the needs of parents whose children receive special education and related services, and can advise school leaders on unmet needs identified through parental input.
A trusted source of information – SELACs can strengthen the bridge between the school district and families. SELAC members who educate themselves about school policies and channels of communication can be an information source for parents who may need information, support, and resources from their school, and can steer them in the appropriate direction.
Information sharing – SELACs can provide an opportunity for districts to share information with parents about instructional programs, professional development opportunities, and other matters related to special education.
Improved services and programs – Changes that come about as a result of input from SELACs are responsive to the identified needs of the school community.
Positive relationships – Effective SELACs engage parents and school leaders to establish shared goals and priorities that benefit students with disabilities. They connect with teachers, Child Study Teams, and community resources as sources of support for helping improve programs and services.
Collaborative problem solving – SELACs thrive on team spirit and team action. While members bring varied perspectives, everyone shares a common mission: to improve outcomes for all students receiving special education services and support.
System change based on input – A SELAC can communicate the needs of parents whose children receive special education and related services, and can advise school leaders on unmet needs identified through parental input.
A trusted source of information – SELACs can strengthen the bridge between the school district and families. SELAC members who educate themselves about school policies and channels of communication can be an information source for parents who may need information, support, and resources from their school, and can steer them in the appropriate direction.
Information sharing – SELACs can provide an opportunity for districts to share information with parents about instructional programs, professional development opportunities, and other matters related to special education.
Improved services and programs – Changes that come about as a result of input from SELACs are responsive to the identified needs of the school community.
Join Us
In addition to our meetings that are held quarterly September through June, we organize and attend a variety of activities, events, workshops and meetups that are catered to students with disabilities and their families.
Stay up to date on all our upcoming events by visiting our Linktree page at linktr.ee/nsselac
In addition to our meetings that are held quarterly September through June, we organize and attend a variety of activities, events, workshops and meetups that are catered to students with disabilities and their families.
Stay up to date on all our upcoming events by visiting our Linktree page at linktr.ee/nsselac
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/nsselac
Stay informed by visiting our Linktree at linktr.ee/nsselac
Request to be added to our distribution list by emailing us at: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/nsselac
Stay informed by visiting our Linktree at linktr.ee/nsselac
Request to be added to our distribution list by emailing us at: [email protected]
SELAC Files