by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Jun 17, 2026 | Latest News
By Patricia Nellius, Executive Director, Federation for Children with Special Needs The Federation for Children with Special Needs is closely monitoring the announcement by the U.S. Department of Education regarding new interagency agreements with the Department of...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Jul 23, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Getting Started SEPACs are a district-wide organization of parents of children with disabilities and may include families of children in out-of-district placements. A balanced membership – parents of children in all grade levels and representing many...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
Have a Plan SEPACs with a formal calendar find that parents are better able to plan to attend meetings, events and workshops with advance notice. Getting the membership together on a regular basis also helps to create a group identity, provide a forum for ideas and...
by Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
SEPACs may need a source of funds to pay for speakers, print brochures and flyers and plan activities. The officers should develop an annual budget along with their calendar of activities. A school district or School Committee may commit funds to support the...