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Special Ed » Parent Advisory Committee PAC
 Parent Advisory Committee PAC
Welcome From the PAC Team Dear Parents/Guardians, Another exciting school year is upon us! The Montcalm Area ISD would like to invite you to join our team. Our goal is to involve more parents from our local districts. We want to introduce ourselves to you and hope that you will attend one of our meetings. Parent Advisory Committee members: - Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Kristie Steere - - I am a retired elementary school teacher now working as the director of "Kids Hope," which is a mentoring program. I have been involved with the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District school improvement team. I am representing the Carson City-Crystal Area School District. My husband and I have three grown children, a middle school daughter who is cognitively impaired, and four grandchildren.
- Central Montcalm Public School
Jan Trimper - - I am new to the PAC committee and represent the Central Montcalm School District. I am a parent of two Central Montcalm students. My youngest son is a third grader who receives physical therapy services. My oldest son is a seventh grader. Although multiply impaired, he participates in both general and special education with the help of a one on one para-professional. I am also an elementary teacher with the Central Montcalm School District.
- Greenville Public Schools
Kathy Earns - - I represent the Greenville School District. I am a Customer Service Manager for Mueller Brass, Inc. which is located in Belding, MI. I am the proud parent of a child with ADHD who has been a very successful student. He has been on the honor roll throughout his middle and high school years. This has been accomplished with a lot of determination, effort, and teamwork.
Leslie Kinnee - My husband and I have an eight year-old daughter and an eleven year-old son who attend Greenville Public Schools. My son, who has ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome (a high functioning form of Autism), often struggles socially and academically, but is 100% included in the general education classroom with supports. Our family enjoys going for walks, swimming, bike riding, watching movies and playing board games. I work full-time as the Public Information Officer for the Mid-Michigan District Health Department in Stanton but enjoy attending class parties, field trips and other school functions as often as I can. - Lakeview Community Schools
Open. - Montabella Community Schools
Kim Beardslee - Hi, I am the representative for Montabella Community Schools. My husband, Bob, and I have two boys in attendance, one whom receives special education support services under the eligibility area of Otherwise Health Impaired. I have also had the opportunity to work for Montcalm Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) for the past 15 years. I have fulfilled a variety of special education positions within this organization, which has facilitated a deep understanding of education and related special education service supports. - Tri County Area Schools
Susan Sunden - - My family and I reside in the Tri County School District where my husband David and I have sons Colin (11), and Trevor (8). Trevor has High Functioning Autism. Trevor is in the third grade at MacNaughton Elementary, where he is fully included in the regular classroom with the assistance of a one-to-one aide. Trevor experiences success both academically and socially from this arrangement. Colin is in the fifth grade at Edgerton Upper Elementary, and enjoys writing stories and drawing comic books in his spare time.
Brenda Hall -I represent the Tri County School District. Our family consists of Mike, my husband, myself, and our two boys, Bradley, age 15, and Marcus age 11. Bradley, who has Downs Syndrome, started with the Early-On program at the age of three months and we have been working with the school system every since. We are members of the Downs Syndrome Association of West Michigan and active in our local church where we have a small support group for parents of children with specials needs. I work as a medical transcriptionsist out of my home, and also serve as the secretary for the Sand Lake Boosters. - Vestaburg Community School
Teresa Hammond - - Montcalm Area ISD
Open - Thanks for taking the time to learn about us and our group. We all seek to make this year successful for our children and serve as your leadership team.
Sincerely, Your PAC Representative Team Membership Regular Meeting Calendar | PAC Meetings will be held at:
Montcalm Area ISD
Eastview Conference Room
621 New Street
Stanton, MI 48888
(616)225-4700 | | September 16, 2010 | | October 21, 2010 | | November 18, 2010 | | January 20, 2011 | | February 17, 2011 | | March 17, 2011 | | April 21, 2011 | | May 19, 2011 | | 3rd Thursday of Month during the school year | Parent References: Easter Seal Society
4065 Salabin Dr, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 494546 | Michigan Commission For the Blind
350 Ottawa N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-356-0180
Nancy Lapekas | Autism Society of Michigan
6035 Executive Dr Suite 109
Lansing, MI 48911
517-882-2800 | Association for Children's Mental Health
941 Abbott Rd
E. Lansing, MI 48823
800-782-0883 | Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education (CAUSE) Michigan
3303 W. Saginaw Hwy Suite F1
Lansing, MI 48917
800-221-9105 | Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
200 Museum Dr Suite 101
Lansing, MI 48933-1914
888-597-7809 | Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service
106 W. Allegan Suite 300
Lansing, MI 48933-1706
800-288-5923 | Michigan Dept. of Education
Director of Special Education
PO Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-9433 | Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing and Speech Services
2929 Covngton Ct Suite 200
Lansing, MI 48912
517-487-0066 | Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports (MITS)
1023 S. US 27
St. Johns, MI 48879
800-274-7426 | Arc-Montcalm
PO Box 1011
Stanton, MI 48888
616-754-7893
James Sharp | Children's Special Health Care Services
3056 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 3-350
Detroit, MI 48202
800-359-3722 | | MAISD Transportation
Rosalee Hull, Director
1401 E VanDeinse Ave
Greenville, MI 48838
616-225-4784 | MAISD Parent Child Learning Program
Marty Combs, Supervisor
1401 E VanDeinse Ave
Greenville, MI 48838
616-225-4712 | MAISD Special Education Programs
Marty Combs, Principal
1401 E VanDeinse Ave
Greenville, MI 48838
616-225-4754 | | MAISD Early-On
Supervisor
1401 E VanDeinse Ave
Greenville, MI 48838
616-225-4712 | MAISD Great Start Program
Susan Sundan, Director
621 New Street
Stanton, MI 48888
616-225-6146 | MAISD Transition Council
Heather Hemmingsen, Transition Coordinator
Harold O. Steele Montcalm Learning Center
10260 S. Sheridan Rd.
PO Box 65
Fenwick, MI 48834
616-225-6278 | | MAISD Child Find
Marty Combs, Supervisor
1401 E VanDeinse Ave
Greenville, MI 48838
616-225-4712
mcombs@maisd.com | Associate Superintendent
Special Education
Kathleen Flynn
621 New Street
Stanton, MI 48888
616-225-6158
kflynn@maisd.com | Monitoring and Compliance
Deborah Koepke, Planner/Monitor/Supervisor for Special Education Services
621 New Street
Stanton, MI 48888
616-225-6182
dsmith@maisd.com
| If you want more information about the PAC contact: - Planner/Monitor/Supervisor for Special Education Services
Deborah (Smith) Koepke, 616-225-6182
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- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
Parents can learn about student testing, high school graduation requirements, student rights, adequate yearly progress (AYP), teacher certification and preparation, and more.
- Project Great Start (PGS)
Doing simple everday things like talking, reading, and playing will help your child grow. The PGS Web site provides information and tools to help parents help their children with these important tasks. PGS is a statewide effort to coordinate all state initiatives toward meeting measureable results for Michigan's youngest children. PGS offers a strategic plan for Michigan's early childhood system with programs, services, and support aids for all children from birth to age five.
- Early On Michigan
Early On Michigan is the system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth through age two years of age, with disabilities or delays, and their families. Early On ensures that eligible children and families receive comprehensive, collaborative, family-centered, strength-based services. Early On supports families as families help their children to learn and grow.
- Center for Educational Networking (CEN)
As a statewide education information network, CEN provides products and services that help education stakeholders improve outcomes for all Michigan students. CEN strives to increase awareness of special education issues and resources; provide inforamation and services to impact educational programs and services; and offer publications and documents that provide information and opportunities to tap into a vast statewide and national resource network.
- Michigan Alliance for Families
Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education to families of children & adults with disabilities from birth through age 25 currently in the educational system. The purpose of the project is to increase the involvement of families in their children's education and in the educational system in general.
- Michigan Department of Education Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO)
MDE-LIO provides programs and services to support children with visual impairments and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, and school personnel.
- Project Find Michigan
Project Find conducts continuous public awareness and referral activities designed to locate, identify, and refer all children, youth, and young adults with disabilites who may be eligible for special educational services under Michigan's Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B. Project Find is devoted to helping individuals, parents, and people who work with families (known as primary referral sources), to connect with the special educational services that may be needed.
- STatewide Autism Resources and Training (START)
The START Project at Grand Valley State University offers training, resources, effective practice, and collaboration and networking for individuals who support students with autism.
Montcalm Area ISD
621 New Street Stanton, MI 48888
989-831-5261 contact@maisd.com
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