About Us

We are parents of special education students who have joined together to provide information and support to each other. We meet regularly with school administrators to give our input on the policies and programs that affect our children.

Educational, Social, and Wellness Events

Needham SEPAC hosts many exciting in-person events; new events will be added through the year and announced on our website.

Community Building

SEPAC is committed to strengthening the opportunities for, and experiences of, our families within the local community, and to harnessing the shared knowledge and resources that we have within our parent base. Events for 2023-24 include a monthly in-person emotional support group (first Monday each month), accessible trick-or-treating, parents & kids social events, and transition night. 

Dates will be announced as they become available.

SEPAC Awards

Each school year we invite parents to nominate exceptional NPS employees who work with students with special needs. Award winners include teachers, specialists, administrators, and other staff members. Details will be announced later in the year.

Input

• We hold monthly meetings with NPS Special Education Directors to receive updates, discuss issues and provide feedback. These meetings are open to all members of the community.

• We have ongoing communication with Special Education Directors and Building Coordinators to address parent questions and concerns.

Education

• We organize educational programs
  on topics of interest to parents such as: IEPs and team meetings, executive function, anxiety and mental health, neuropsychology, transition planning, and more.

• Our website has links to numerous resources
  and is updated constantly.

Networking

• Our Parent Contacts help parents connect with one another.

• We host  social events, community-building activities and support groups throughout the school year.

• Our Facebook Parent Group allows parents
  to ask questions and share information
  with each other.

Education

• • We organize monthly educational programs on topics to help parents of both special needs and typical children.

  • Our website has links to numerous resources and is being updated constantly.

Input

• • We have ongoing communication with NPS Special Education Directors and Building Coordinators to address parent questions and concerns.

  • We hold monthly meetings with the Directors to discuss issues and provide feedback. These meetings are open to all SEPAC members.

Networking

• • Our parent liaisons help parents at each school connect with one another.

  • We host informal coffees and social events throughout the school year.

  • Our private Facebook group allows parents to ask questions and share information with each other.

SEPAC membership is open to any resident of Needham, including parents, guardians, educators and anyone else interested in the special education of Needham students, as well as to non-resident parents or guardians of Needham students. There is no fee to join Needham SEPAC — simply sign-up for our mailing list or attend one of our meetings to become a member.