by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Events/Disability Awareness Hosting or co-hosting community events are a fun way to “advertise” the SEPAC and meet new members: Partner with the district pre-school program to organize a “coffee” for parents to provide them with information about the SEPAC and the...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
SEPACs need to become experts in networking – building and maintaining relationships within their communities. Ways to Get the Message Out Family and student information is confidential, so SEPACs need to work with the district to get their message out to the...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Using a standard sample forms or template makes running a SEPAC a little easier. Contact masspac@fcsn.org for additional samples such as a by-laws template and SEPAC brochures. Many SEPACs will share their documents, so you do not have to start at the beginning. You...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Why do SEPACs exist? SEPACs that have a clear mission tend to be productive and effective. Your SEPAC can review the Massachusetts law regarding SEPACs to help define their role in the community. A mission statement can guide the actions of the group, provide a path...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Following the Rules Under Massachusetts law, SEPACs “shall establish by-laws regarding officers and operational procedures”. By-laws are rules that define how your group operates. A formal structure or framework for conducting SEPAC business can help your SEPAC be...
