Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

The St. Joseph County Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) can help you gain information to help you understand Special Education.

We are a group of parents whose children currently receive Special Education services in several different diagnostic categories and several different school districts throughout the county. Our function is to help parents understand special education regulations, help advise administration with the delivery of services, and to help parents settle differences in the delivery of services.

For more information on what PAC is and what PAC does, we encourage you to look at the St. Joseph County PAC letter which can be found under related documents below. We also encourage you to contact PAC members if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

For more information, please contact Pam Panozzo-Jones, Executive Director of Special Education

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Goals

• Awareness & Communication: Ensure families know about PAC and stay informed about our work and initiatives.
• Active Engagement: Play a meaningful role in monitoring and evaluating programs, as well as identifying student and family needs.
• Collaboration & Voice: Invite students and parents to share their experiences and perspectives at PAC meetings.
• Learning & Support: Provide forums, workshops, and in-service opportunities for students, parents, and service providers.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote ongoing growth and improvement in Special Education services.
• Parent Partnership: Support families in building positive, effective communication with professionals involved in their child’s education.

     2025-2026 PAC Meeting Dates

Resources

• ASD START Connecting Newsletter
• PAC Letter - Who We Are
• Parent Advisory Committee Brochure
• Parent Advisory Committee Brochure (Spanish)
• PAC By-Laws

2025-2026 Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Award Nominations

2025-2026 PAC Award Nominees

2025 PAC Awards Ceremony