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BWRSD Special Education Local Advisory Committee

The Local Advisory Committee of a school district is a group composed of people involved in or concerned with the education of students with disabilities who are eligible for special education and/or related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  The purpose of the Local Advisory Committee is to:

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

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

  3. Comment on applications for federal and state funds

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

The Bristol Warren Special Education Local Advisory Committee will meet on the following dates:

  • Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 @ Kickemuit Middle School Library
    • Parent Guidebook to Special Education & Understanding an IEP. 
    • You can find the agenda for 9/30/24 meeting here.
  • Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 @ Rogers Free Library 525 Hope Street Bristol, RI
    • Navigating the System & Caring for the Caregiver
    • **Parent/Guardian Only Night
    • You can find the agenda for 11/04/24 meeting here.
  • Monday, January 13, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 @ Mt. Hope High School Library
    • Internet Safety & New Foreign Language Graduation Requirement
  • Monday, March 3, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 @ Kickemuit Middle School
    • Middle and High School Best Buddies Presentations
  • Monday, May 5, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 @ Location TBD
    • E.I.-PreK and Secondary to Adult Transition Presentations

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Hebert via email at: bwrsdselac@gmail.com