COAC reports attendance challenges, virtual option and outreach plans to school committee
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Summary
The district’s Special Education Local Advisory Committee (CLAC/COAC) reported attendance problems, plans to offer virtual meeting options, outreach to PTOs and open houses, and proposals to train teacher assistants as registered behavior technicians and expand mental health training.
The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee heard an annual update from the district’s Special Education Local Advisory Committee (CLAC), delivered by CLAC/COAC representative Hebert.
Hebert said CLAC saw attendance as a major challenge this year and plans to offer a virtual option for upcoming meetings. The committee intends to attend school open houses, back-to-school nights, and PTO meetings to boost engagement and recruit community members.
Hebert described work on “glows and grows” (a school self-reporting approach) and said CLAC will revise its approach to increase school participation. She also said CLAC is exploring collaboration with neighboring CLACs in Barrington and Portsmouth and is planning a community “slime run” event in April or May to raise awareness and reduce stigma around special education.
CLAC supports training teacher assistants to become registered behavior technicians and recommended expanded mental-health training for district staff. Committee members thanked CLAC for reviving activity after a dormant period and encouraged continued outreach to build momentum.
No formal vote was required; the presentation was an information item on the committee’s agenda.
