由 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...
由 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...
由 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...
由 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...
由 Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
A SEPAC needs to have a good pulse on the state of special education in the school district. To learn what the concerns are among parents, many SEPACs conduct a “needs assessment” to identify the greatest areas of need and to assist the SEPAC to meet its statutory...
由 Federation For Children With Special Needs | Apr 24, 2025 | SEPAC Toolkit
A SEPAC is primarily an advisory group. The members represent all parents of children receiving special education services in the district. The SEPAC can also participate as a planning and/or evaluation group with respect to the school district’s special education...
