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SEPAC

(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)

Presentation to the School Committee

September 19, 2019

What is ...

SEPAC?

SEPAC is a public body which serves as an adviser to the School Committee on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities. In addition, the SEPAC has a duty to meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the district’s special education programs. SEPAC is a self-governing body (creates its own by-laws and operational procedures) and is open to all parents of children with disabilities and other interested parties. SEPAC is different from a PTA, PTO or School Council – it does not represent families from one school, but serves all families of children with special needs from the entire school district.

From: The Federation for Children with Special Needs

Who are the…

Board Offjcers?

• Kristen Salera- Co-Chair
• Matthew Schwarm-

Co-Chair

• Allison Bogosian-Treasurer
• Kimberly Olsen- Secretary

Partnership with T.H.R.I.V.E for movie night on October 16, 2019, 7-8:30 PM, MHS Auditorium

Screenagers: The Next Chapter is a 60 minute film about

helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world. The screening of the film will be followed by a panel discussion with experts in the areas of screen time and mental health. parents/guardians and children age 10 and up are invited to attend together.

Partnership with MILLIS SEPAC, which includes basic rights workshop in October and a 504 plan workshop in February

The main goal for our Board is to increase family involvement by having more events for example:

• Sensory friendly movie night for the

younger age group

• Middle and High School group Ice

cream social and other events

We want to hear from…

YOU!

Please reach out on our Facebook Page which is: Medway SEPAC and our email address is: sepac@medwayschools.org

QUESTIONS?