P.A.C.E. in the Morris School District

Welcome to P.A.C.E. (Parent Advocacy Council for Education) in the Morris School District. We are a parent-to-parent support and advocacy group whose goal is to work towards the understanding of, respect for, and support of optimum education for all children with special learning needs.

"Fair does not mean that everyone gets the same thing.

Fair means that everyone gets what they need."

- Rick Lavoie , advocate for children with learning disabilities and special needs

P.A.C.E. Goals:

Create a partnership based on cooperation and mutual understanding between parents and the school district
Create a supportive parent community and a forum for gathering information and learning from one another
Encourage parents to be involved in and advocate for their child's education
Present and participate in programs of interest related to special education and learning differences
Promote understanding of children with special learning needs

Upcoming P.A.C.E. events...

We welcome all parents in the Morris School District and surrounding districts to participate in P.A.C.E events and meetings. Please check out the full calendar on our Events page.

School Visitation Days - Help your child with the adjustment to the new school year by visiting school before the first day.

Schools will be open for visitors. Teachers will not be available and classrooms will not be open. You may drop off medications with nurses and help your child familiarize himself with the school layout.

Morristown High School - The school is open for students & parents to visit Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm and on Fridays from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Please check in with the main office on arrival.

Frelinghuysen Middle School - Wednesday, August 25 & Thursday, August 26 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Open to new and returning students.

Alexander Hamilton - Thursday, September 2 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Open to new and returning students.

Thomas Jefferson - Thursday, September 2 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am. Open to new and returning students.

Woodland - Thursday, September 2 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Open to new and returning students.

Hillcrest - If you are interested in visiting the school, please call the main office and request a visit.

If your school is not listed, we suggest you call the main office and ask for permission to visit.

Connect with other P.A.C.E parents...

P.A.C.E. has just launched a Yahoo Group to promote online discussions between members. If you are interested in being part of this parent-to-parent group who will share information, support, and advice, please email us at PACE.msd@gmail.com and ask to be added to the Yahoo Group or send us your email from the link below.

DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this website is intended for educational purposes only. Given that the laws that govern special education are continually changing, always consult the New Jersey Special Education Administrative Code regulations to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For any remaining questions, you should consult an attorney who specializes in special education law in this state.

Recommendations from other parents...

Click here to read recommendations from other P.A.C.E. parents.

Click here to visit our Resources page for additional information...

Inspiration...

"Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it's like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities."
-- Gary Smalley

When advocating for your child, there are two magic words. Be cordial and persistent.
(Thanks to Robin Bruen for this wise advice.)

In the News...

"N.J. school districts avoid cuts in special education in budget crisis"

Click here to read this article online.

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