What is the function of a Parent Advisory Council?
A PAC advises the local operating agency on concerns of migrant parents that relate to the planning, operation, and evaluation of MEP programs and projects in which their children participate. In particular, the SEA and local operating agency must consult with the PAC about: • the comprehensive assessment of the needs of migratory children to be served; and • the design of the comprehensive service delivery plan. Having a PAC does NOT meet all the requirements of Section 1118. However, an active PAC may be an appropriate focal point of an agency’s parental involvement efforts. For example, PACs may be used to: • ensure full parental participation in MEP project planning, design, and implementation; • convene an annual meeting of parents, at which school officials explain the MEP projects; and • provide opportunities for regular parent meetings to gather input.
