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PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Parent Advisory Committee meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The group generally meets on a monthly basis during the school year. To learn more about the Parent Advisory Committee, the Parent Family Resource Library contact Northside's Parent Liaison, Alice Slavin at 397-2412. The PAC has written a user friendly handbook for parents. To view this handbook online: click here. Please note that the acrobat version is a large file (1.5 Meg) so this may take some time to download.
Special Education Parent/Family Resource Program
4711-B Sid Katz San Antonio , Texas 78229 PHONE: 210-397-2412 FAX: 210-615-2411 Coordinator: Alice Slavin
Alice Slavin, Special Education Parent Coordinator, through the FRP provides a single point of contact for parents of children with disabilities who need help or information. Her duties include:
- Provide information concerning existing services (community and district)
- Provides information on specific disabling conditions and available programs
- Provides referrals to NISD and community support groups
- Organizes parent meetings and assists in leadership when needed
- Offers individual parent support / consultation
- Serves as a liaison between parents and Special Education and assists parents in becoming knowledgeable about the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process
A resource library is also located within the center. This reference library includes publications and information about specific disabling conditions. Videotapes and educational / training materials are also available.
The library is open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the school year. Parents and professionals who call in are referred to appropriate personnel. An answering machine is available all other times.
It is the intention of the Special Education Program to build trust and understanding between the members of a knowledgeable team of parents and professionals working cooperatively to provide the best possible education program.