Pawtucket Special Education Parent Advisory Committee
SEAC
Bringing Families and Schools Together
Pawtucket Special Education Parent Advisory Committee
SEAC
Bringing Families and Schools Together
Contact Information
Ernie Legendre
SEAC Parent Leader
truckinernie@gmail.com
Valarie Brinlee
SEAC Parent Leader
valareibrinlee@gmail.com
Melanie Integlia
Special Educator
Teacher Representative
integliam@psdri.net
Interested in being a part of the committee?
Please contact Melanie Integlia, Special Educator Teacher Representative at integlam@psdri.net
SEAC Meetings
Meetings are held four times a school year. Information is provided to parents and families to support student-learning, education, and to guide parents and families through the special education process.
Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, October 19
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 16
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 22
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, April 12
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Meetings will be held at
Joseph Jenks Jr. High
Media Center
350 Division Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Our Mission
The Pawtucket Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) provides education and information to parents, families, and the community on special education issues and services. Parents and the Pawtucket School Department partner to advocate for a free appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community and to provide parents with the resources needed to be informed members of their child’s IEP meetings.
Why SEAC?
Parent and family involvement and collaboration is an important factor in improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
Increase parent involvement
Build support for special education.
Improve community understanding of special education.
RESEARCH SHOWS FAMILY INVOLVEMENT HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED.
Resources
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
(401) 270-0101
Rhode Island Department of Education
(401) 222-4600
Office of Rehabilitation Services
(401) 421-7005
Rhode Island Disability Law Center, INC
(401) 831-3150
State of Rhode Island
Emergency Management Agency
(401) 946-9996