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