Purpose:

• Advise the school district on matters concerning the unmet needs of students with disabilities.

• Comment on improvement plans, including school support plans resulting from IDEA Part B compliance, local compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities. 

• Comment on applications for the federal and state funds

• Serve as advocates in partnership with parents for students with disabilities to ensure they receive the entitlements provided to them under state and federal laws. 

• Serve as a network for parents and children to connect and share resources and information, and to provide and give support 

• Meet a minimum of 4 times per year

• all meetings and agendas are posted in town newspapers, school newsletters, and on the RI Secretary of State's website: www.sos.ri.gov

Upcoming Meetings:

• September 18, 2025 at 6 pm at Ponaganset High School (event flyer to be posted)

• October 21, 2025 at 6pm -Virtual Meeting (link to be sent out by schools) 

• December 09, 2025 at 6pm -Virtual Meeting (link to be sent out by schools) 

• February 10, 2026 at 6pm-Virtual Meeting (link to be sent out by schools) 

• May 19, 2026 at 6pm -Virtual Meeting (link to be sent out by schools)