Recognizing the Partnership between the Pennsylvania Association Council for Exceptional Children (PACEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Bureau of Special Education

Whereas, the Pennsylvania Association Council for Exceptional Children (PACEC) is the largest special education professional organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is uniquely positioned to disseminate information and to influence public policy regarding special education;

Whereas, the Department of Education is responsible for providing leadership in Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education through legislative recommendations, regulation development and enforcement and provision of professional development;

Be it resolved that the PACEC acknowledges the importance of the partnership between the PACEC and the Bureau of Special Education within PDE and offers its thanks for their joint participation in the Leadership Initiative.

Be it further resolved that PACEC looks forward to strengthening its relationship with the Bureau of Special Education in delivering resources and services on issues affecting children and youth with disabilities, their families, and professionals working with exceptional learners.