Events & Workshops
The following are some of the workshops and events we have scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year.
Please check back frequently, as we hope to expand this calendar.

• Kindergarten Bus Orientation
  Date/Time/Location: August 22, 10:30 am, Memorial School  
  Objective:  Introduce the SEPAC to incoming families who may be new to the Medfield School System.
  
  

• Open Houses/Parent PIN nights
  Date/Time/Location: SEPAC representatives will be at each grade's event. Please check your school calendar for the cooresponding dates.
  Objective:  Parent volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about SEPAC and learn how to best support your family this school year.
  
  

• Meet the ETL's (Special Education Teachers) and Ask Your Questions! 
  Date/Time/Location: October 1st, 7:00 pm, Blake Middle School Library     
  Objective: The Special Education Teachers from each school will introduce themselves, discuss the different ways they support our students. This is a great opportunity to ask first-hand questions about the various programs and tools that the teachers are able to utilize to assist different learning styles.
  
  

• Medfield Day
  Date/Time/Location: September 28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Town Center    
  Objective: Visit the Medfield SEPAC booth and learn more about how we help support you and your family in the school district.
  
  

• Family Photoshoot
  Date/Time/Location: October, TBD
  Objective: Holiday photos can often be challening for families with special needs. The SEPAC hopes to organize a photographer who specializes in working with special needs families to create a low-stress, low-obligation, photo shoot where candid photo styles are the highlight.
  
  

• Trunk or Treat
  Date/Time/Location: October, TBD
  Objective: Halloween can be a stressful for families with special needs. We hope to create a welcoming environment that provides an alternative option for families looking to celebrate Halloween with less barriers to consider. 
  
  

• Basic Rights in Special Education Workshop for Parents
  Date/Time/Location: November, TBD
  Objective: Learn about the rights each child has in the public school system and their educational services.
  
  

• Decoding Dyslexia
  Date/Time/Location: February 4, 2025,  7:00 pm, Blake Middle School Library  
  Objective: to offer a general explanation of what dyslexia is, what the science of reading is and how Medfield is using this knowledge to support all learners. Can't make it in person? Join us online!
  Meeting ID: meet.google.com/wen-sucw-jqx
  PIN: ‪728 322 799#‬
  
  

• Meet the Principals  
  Date/Time/Location: March 4, 2025,  7:00 pm, Blake Middle School Library 
  Objective: The Principals from each school will introduce themselves, discuss the different ways they support our students. This is a great opportunity to ask first-hand questions about the various programs and tools that the schools are able to utilize to assist different learning styles.
  
  

• Medfield Hosts the Special Olympics
  Date/Time/Location: May 9, 2025, Medfield High School  
  Objective: Join Medfield as we host this year's Special Olympics! More information to come. 
  
  

• End-of-Year Celebration @ Bellforge
  Date/Time/Location: June TBD, Bellforge Arts Center   
  Objective: An evening of socializing and celebrating the end of the school year complete with lawn games and more! 

Pictured above, the 2023-2024 Jim James Inclusion Award Recipients

Jim James Inclusion Award

The Jim James Inclusion Award, sponsored by the Medfield Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC), recognizes district employees who excel in inclusive practices, ensuring all students are welcomed and celebrated. Named after Jim James, a champion of inclusivity and owner of Park Street Books, the award honors those who make outstanding efforts to support students with special educational needs.

Nominees can include any Medfield Public Schools faculty or staff who go above and beyond to promote inclusion. Examples include: teachers, administrators, support staff: counselors, nurses, and custodians.

SEPAC officers will select award recipients based on nomination descriptions, and awards will be presented at a school committee meeting.

Nominations will be open from April 1st to May 1st. There is no limit to the number of nominees per family, but please nominate those who truly exemplify outstanding efforts. Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to our students.