Parent Advisors for Special Education (PASE)

The Kent ISD has a parent advisory committee that provides input related to the improvement of special education servies within Kent County.  PASE members particiapte in the development and modifications of our intermediate school district's plan, review deviation requests, and give input related to monitoring activities.  Members are updated with current changes in federal and state laws, regulations and policies,  They are also offered the opportunity to attend inservice trainings related to topics of interest.  PASE members assist special education administrators in disseminating information to parents in our local school district. 

The parent advisory committee and its officers consist of parents of students with disabilities and can represent each local school district and public school academy.  PASE members are appointed by their local school boards and the Kent ISD board and serve a three year term. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of PASE, contact the Sparta Special Education Office at (616) 887-7359 or the Kent ISD at (616) 965-2297 for more information.  The PASE representatives are Angie Kamphuis, Tami Brott, and Beth Carney. 

NOTE: Even if you don't want to become a member, PASE meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend anytime. 

2010-2011 DATES AND TOPICS
The following meetings will be held at Kent ISD from 7-9 pm:
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010 (KCTC, KTC, KVO)
Monday, November 15, 2010 (Assistive Technology)
**Monday, January 24, 2011 (Transition)**
Monday, March 14, 2011 (Summer Camps)
Monday, May 9, 2011

All meetings are held in the Coldwater Room at the Educational Service Center (parking lot #11)

**Date was changed due to Martin Luther King Day**