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Get to know the DIISD PAC, We Represent You.

What does DIISD mean? DIISD stands for Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District. What does PAC mean? PAC stands for Parent Advisory Committee. The PAC is a committee of parents who have children in special education programs or receive services within their local Intermediate School District (ISD). These committees exist according to Michigan Special Education Rule 340.1838. Each local school district designates one or two parents to represent them in this committee. Attempts are made to assure that all types of impairments are represented. What does the PAC do? PAC members serve as support persons to parents, helping them through the special education process. They are a valuable resource to parents, providing them with information regarding: -Special Education Law -Parental Rights -Programs/Services available from Schools -Programs/Services available from Agencies
Who is Your Representative on the DIISD PAC?
If you are interested in being a part of the DIISD please call Chairman Jennifer Koehler at (906) 779-9575 or e-mail jenkoehler@chartermi.net

Norway: JoAnn Arnold 498-2417	Forest Park: Roberta Bonetti 875-3974 bbonetti@uplogon.com

Iron Mountain: Jennifer Koehler 779-9575 jenkoehler@chartermi.net	Paula Foley-Fraser 875-6199

Breitung Public Schools: Kathy Paupore 779-9818 Kathypaup37@hotmail.com	Member At Large: Lynda Reid 563-9377 lreid@uplogon.com

North Dickinson: Laurie Bates 542-6918	JoEllen Yeadon 774-9518 Joellenyeadon@excite.com

West Iron: Marge Carlson 265-5380

Why are we Representatives?
Many parents get overwhelmed at one point or another along the journey through the Special Education System. We understand. As Parent Advisory Committee Members we are dedicated to helping you, the parents, understand that you are the best advocate for your child. Our focus is to share our experiences and try to answer the questions you may have. The PAC is also responsible for reviewing and providing input into the Intermediate School District School Plan, Transition Council and numerous other areas that deal with Special Education. We are Parents…One parent helping another.
Special Education Types
Cognitive Impairment -Emotional Impairment -Hearing Impairment -Visual Impairment -Physical Impairment -Other Health Impairment -Speech and Language Impairment	-Early Childhood Development Delay -Specific Learning Disability -Severe Multiple Impairments -Autism -Traumatic Brain Injury Revised MI rules as of 25 Apr

Whom may you contact at the DIISD for more information about Special Education?

Dean Ruohomaki Director of Special Education (906) 779-2690 deanruoh@diisd.org Sally Hronkin Supervisor of Special Education (906) 779-2690 shronkin@diisd.org