What is a SEPAC?
SEPAC is a Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Every public school district is Massachusetts in required to establish a SEPAC under Massachusetts law. MA state law assigns bot an advisory and a participatory function to SEPACs.
Who may join a SEPAC?
Membership is open to all district parents/guardians of children with disabilities (IEPS and 504 plans) and other interested parties.
What are the duties of the SEPAC?
Duties shall include, but not be limited to:
advising the School Committee on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities;
meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the district’s special education programs; and
cooperating with the District on their annual workshop on the rights of students, parents and guardians under state and federal law.
The SEPAC is a self-governing public body which creates its own by-laws and operational procedures. A SEPAC is different from other parent groups in a school district such as a PTA, PTO or School Council – a SEPAC does not represent families from one school, but represents all families of children with disabilities from the entire school district.
~Taken from the Federation for Children with Special Needs website
Who are the NSEPAC officers?
Chairperson: Brandon King Vice-Chairperson: Jeny Rivera
Secretary: Gia Barss Treasurer:
Social Media: Beth Hall
How do I contact the Northbridge SEPAC?
When does the NSEPAC meet?
The 3rd Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held virtually.
Google Meet joining info Video call links will be shared via email prior to the meetings. Meeting link will also be shared via social media.