Mars Area School District’s Office of Special Education & Gifted Education is seeking parents/guardians interested in serving on separate Special Education and Gifted Education Parent Advisory Committees.
The purpose of the committees is to inform parents/guardians about gifted education and special education issues; provide trainings for parents/guardians; improve communication between administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, service providers and community agencies; identify and address systemic issues that impact the delivery services; and, to maintain and improve the delivery of best and evidence-based education practices and programs throughout the District.
Each member of the selected Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will be responsible for attending quarterly meetings; organizing trainings for parents; providing input to the School District; and, advocating for all students within Mars Area School District. For an application, click on the following links:
- Gifted Education PAC Application — https://www.marsk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2585698&type=d&pREC_ID=2261129
- Special Education PAC Application — https://www.marsk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2585679&type=d&pREC_ID=2161598
Completed applications should be returned to Dr. Travis W. Mineard, Director of Special Education; Mars Area School District; 545 Route 228; Mars, Pa. 16046, by no later than Friday, Sept. 12. The District is seeking at least two (2) parent/guardian representatives for each school buildings.
For more information, call (724) 625-1518, ext. 1530.