In Massachusetts, school districts are required by law to have a special education parent advisory council (SEPAC). SEPACs, as advisers to the school committee, play a key role in the planning, development, and evaluation of a district’s special education programs. Families of students with disabilities have
Read more →GOOGLE GROUP: A popular MassPAC resource is our Google Group or the “MassPAC Listserv” with over 700 active members. This forum provides SEPAC officers with access to the statewide conversation about how to effectively run a SEPAC. Group members can share questions, resources and experiences. FACEBOOK GROUP:
Read more →A SEPAC is a Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Every public school district in Massachusetts is required to establish a SEPAC. Massachusetts state law assigns both an advisory and participatory function to SEPACs. Membership is open to all district parents of children with disabilities (IEPs and 504 plans) and other interested parties. Duties shall
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