Dear Parents/Guardians,

We need your help! Our school year has gotten off to a great start, but we want your involvement to ensure success. The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Department of Exceptional Education (formerly the Department of Special Education) is recruiting members for a new family advisory council. The Exceptional Education Family Advisory Council, EEFAC, will be comprised of family members and community partners, and will advise and assist on issues related to students with disabilities within MNPS.

Membership will consist of thirteen family members whose children have received exceptional education services, including families of students served at exceptional education day or contract programs. EEFAC will also include four community slots which may represent post secondary education, adult/transition services, early intervention and advocacy organizations. Whenever possible, each cluster and Board of Education district will be represented by an EEFAC family member. EEFAC membership should represent a broad diversity of disabilities, student age and cultures among the families MNPS serves. EEFAC will also maintain a resource pool of interested individuals.

• Recent experience with exceptional education services in MNPS
• Time available to prepare for and actively participate in monthly meetings over a two year term
• Commitment to quality educational services
• Working knowledge of education issues
• Willingness to solicit and identify family needs and concerns
• Ability to represent broadly the best interests of families and students with disabilities
• Ability to make decision by consensus and to support council decisions

We would love to have you join us as we continue to improve services and opportunities for our students. If you are a family member interested in EEFAC, please complete this application & mail, fax, or email it to Charlene Comer (f. 214-8659) in the Department of Exceptional Education. If you are interested in filling a community slot, please indicate that on the attached form.

We appreciate your time and willingness to serve the students of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools!

Sincerely,
Debra McAdams
Executive Director, Exceptional Education