Select language, current language English
Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council (PCEIAC)

The Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council (PCEIAC) advises the Commissioner, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department/DESE), and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) on matters pertaining to the development of family and community engagement in education. Its function is to help inform and advise the Department on policy issues that relate to the enhancement of educational opportunities, experiences, and outcomes of Massachusetts students.

School Year 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule

DateTimeLocation
Thursday, October 22, 202610:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual Meeting, Registration Link
Thursday, January 21, 202710:00 AM – 12:00 PMIn person at DESE
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
Thursday, May 6, 202710:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual Meeting, Registration Link
Thursday, June 24, 2027
(Tentative)		10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(tentative)		Time and location still to be confirmed

2026-2027 Council Members

Name (Last, First)TitleOrganization
Alves-Hunter, TerryMulticultural Outreach CoordinatorParent, Professional Advocacy League
Benson, TiffanySenior Manager of Family and Community EngagementFamilies First
Bhargava Saluja, PrernaFamily Member(Family Member)
Caraballo, IvelisseExecutive DirectorCollaborative Parent Leadership Action Network (CPLAN)
Chaves, JenniferFamily MemberWestport Community Schools
Cureton, Kathresha
*(Co-Chair)*		PresidentMassachusetts Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
Falk, Audrey
*(Co-Chair)*		Chief Operating OfficerThe Arc of Massachusetts
Noe, DanielleFamily MemberSouthwick Tolland Granville School District
Rizzo, YaritzaFamily MemberLawrence Public Schools
Santos, RuthDirector of the Family Learning CollaborativeSomerville Public Schools
Stone, LoriFamily MemberFitchburg Public Schools, Reingold Elementary
Varella, Ann MarieFamily MemberMonomoy Regional School District
Weir, TyeshiaFamily MemberSpringfield Public Schools
Wojtaszek, GloriaFamily MemberBurlington Public Schools

*Co-chairs 2026-2027

Contact Information

Olga Lopez, Liaison
Phone: 781-338-6315
Email: Olga.M.Lopez@mass.gov

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Top