North Kingstown Special Education Local Advisory Committee (NKSELAC)
2026-2027
Who We Are
NKSELAC is a collaborative partnership of parents, caregivers, teachers, support staff, therapists, administrators, special education students, school committee members, and other North Kingstown community members that is committed to enhancing the education of our children whose instructional needs include an IEP or 504 plan.
NKSELAC Committee Members | |
Dr. Rachel Santa | Director of PPS |
Dr. Erin Earle | School Committee Member |
Leigh Wheaton | |
Laura Potter | |
Amanda DeSantis | |
Kate Mulvaney | |
Mary Lopresti | |
Ali Biondo |
What We Do
As an active support and advisory group we:
Provide a network to share information regarding resources in our community.
Share ideas and concerns regarding Special Education programs and address unmet needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Increase awareness about Special Education law.
Create a bridge between regular and special education participants to promote understanding, compassion, and inclusion of children with special education needs.
2026-2027
Meeting Dates
October 13, 2026 @ 6:45PM Administration Building 100 Romano Vineyard Way
November 12, 2026 @ 6:00PM Hamilton Elementary School
January 7, 2027 @ 6:00PM DA Early Learning Center
February 25, 2027 @ 6:00PM Davisville Middle School
March 25, 2027 6:00PM @ Quidnessett Elementary School
May 13, 2027 @ 6:00PM @ NK High School