Welcome to Masspac, the Massachusetts Association of
Parent Advisory Councils
Thank you for visiting this site. We
hope you will consider becoming a member to this dynamic network and
access the important and valuable information and resources
provided.
Masspac is an independent, nonprofit,
tax-exempt association of individuals, parents, school based
councils, professionals and agencies. Its financial support comes
from membership, donations and advertising revenues. The success of
this organization is dependent on you-with more members, the louder
our voice. We need your support to make Masspac a strong and viable
association by considering membership. Even though the parent
advisory council (PAC) in your district may be a member, each
individual should consider the value of their personal membership.
It makes a difference! Masspac combines both traditional and
innovative means to support its members and includes a program for
training, publications and timely communications. The internet is
central to our activities.
Masspac is a virtual community across
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is an all volunteer based
association which uses the internet as the most efficient way to
communicate to its members and be kinder to the environment. Members
are encouraged to join and access the listserve to stay connected
and informed. News, alerts or special announcements, and time
sensitive topics are all made via the listserve. We keep members up
to date with all information you need to be aware of. Many files and
resources are available to you when you maximize your benefits.
These resources are available to you when you subscribe to the
listserve.
The mission of Masspac is to maintain
a state-wide network of parents, professionals, and school-based
councils in a shared effort to understand, respect, and support
appropriate education for all children with special needs in our
respective communities. We need you to make this work and to
continue building a strong parent, professional and PAC network
across the state.
All membership levels guarantee issues to NewsWatch, e-news alerts,
and various publications. Additional benefits depend on the level of
membership you choose. Please review the various programs we have
available by clicking on the membership button above. There is a
membership level just for you. If membership does not fit your plans
at this time, please consider making a tax-deductible donation as
you plan your charitable giving program for the year.
Our strength and unique focus is
strongly rooted in financial independence. We do not receive any
federal or state funds. On one hand, this provides greater ability
to speak freely regarding issues and concerns that impact children,
and it keeps the focus on the needs of parents and children. But
this independence is also our biggest challenge in maintaining
Masspac as an organization. Our financial resources are met
primarily through membership, trainings, advertising revenues and
publications. Masspac is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. All charitable donations are always welcomed
and are tax-deductible. Check to see if your employer will match
your contribution.
Thank you for your support in our
collective effort to make this a better world for children who have
disabilities and to ensure better educational outcomes for them. You
make a difference.
Board of Directors