Who we are

The Wellesley Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is an all-volunteer, non profit organization of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities in the preschool, elementary school, high school, and in private schools who meet to learn more about special education in Wellesley. We sponsor workshops, informational meetings, discussion groups, legislative lobbying efforts and a variety of other activities to help improve our children’s education.

The Wellesley PAC is comprised of parents just like you. Although your child is unique, there are hundreds of parents in Wellesley who are familiar with the challenges you face and that are engaged in some part of the Special Education process. We support each other by offering our expertise and resources.

Becoming Involved

Participating in the Wellesley PAC costs nothing and is as easy as attending one of our monthly meetings. Even easier is to start interacting with the PAC Members through the confidential Yahoo Group/listserv (you'll need to set up a Yahoo ID if you don't have one).

PAC Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Wellesley Middle School Library.

For a link to this group, please go to the Resources section of this web site. 

PAC Board Leadership

President

Oversees the PAC, runs PAC meetings, the "face" of the Wellesley PAC in the community.

Co-Chairs: Tere Ramos and Patti Jeanne Barry

 

Vice President

Assists the President

Jill Larsen

Recording Secretary

Takes notes at meeting, archives them for later reference

Open 

Corresponding Secretary

Helps publicize meetings and events to other organizations, individuals and media.

Open

 

Treasurer

Keeps track of donations, expenses, reimbursements, etc.

Marla Lucas

 

Yahoo Group Moderator

Ensures member emails are answered, moderates for SPAM, mediates discussions.

Shannon Weaver 

Webmaster

Designs PAC website, maintains online calendar, keeps website current.

Sue Sours 

SPED Director Search Committee Coordinator

Represents the PAC at the SPED Director Search Committee meetings

Tere Ramos and Patti Jeanne Barry

Parent Networking Committee Coordinator

Plans informal events so parents can meet and socialize in a more informal setting.

Donna Wargo

School PAC Representatives

Distribute PAC meeting information to school newsletters/websites.  Point person for parnets in schools to contact for PAC information. 

   PAWS (Preschool)         Open

   Sprague School             Lisa Moore 

   Schofield School            Patti Jeanne Barry 

   Fiske School                 Robin Steinberg

   Hunnewell School          Donna Wargo 

   Upham School              Tere Ramos

   Bates School                Laura Brady 

   Hardy School                open

   WMS (Middle School)    Marla Lucas

   WHS (High School)        Pam Lam

   Out of District Schools  Liz Fahey

What we do

Support: Build a community of parents of children with disabilities to share information and provide support.

Information: Provide information about disabilities, parenting and teaching strategies for children with disabilities, and the laws and regulations governing special education.

Advocacy: Work with legislators, the School Committee, and school administrators to improve educational opportunities, programs and services for children with disabilities

Please visit our contact information page if you’d like to get in touch with us. Thanks for visiting!