Special education Committee
Committee Goals/Mission
This committee has a goal to stay informed about current developments in Special Education, particularly as they relate to Pupil Accounting, Auditing, and Data Reporting. We recognize the important intersection between these areas and the need for ongoing collaboration, communication, and professional learning among our members..
Chair(s)
The Committee's Chairs are Heidi Cuthbert (Berrien RESA/HSISD) and Josie Pike (Wayne RESA)
Meeting Schedule
The Special Education Committee currently meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Member Expectations
Volunteer committee members help advance the mission of supporting Michigan’s pupil accounting and special education professionals by contributing time, insight, and collaboration. While not required to fulfill formal duties, members are encouraged to:
Stay Informed - Review state updates (e.g., CEPI communications, Pupil Accounting Manual changes) and be ready to discuss their impact on local practices.
Participate Actively - Attend committee meetings regularly, contribute to discussions, and engage respectfully with peers from districts and ISDs across the state.
Share Local Perspectives - Offer insights on how state-level changes affect your district or region, helping the committee understand diverse implementation challenges.
Support Knowledge Sharing - Bring relevant questions, resources, or examples from your district to enrich committee dialogue and promote shared learning.
Promote Best Practices - Help surface and spread consistent, high-quality special education data and reporting practices aligned with MPAAA training and state guidance.
Serve as a Connector - Communicate committee takeaways with colleagues in your region or functional area, helping extend the committee’s impact.
Committee Resources
Committee Resources – The Special Education Committee maintains a Google folder containing meeting agendas, notes, and committee resources. Members of the Committee may access the Google folder by clicking here.
Join us!
Please use THIS LINK to complete a Committee feedback form to either request Committee membership or provide feedback to the Committee Chair and/or MPAAA staff.
