Northbridge Special Ed. Parent Advisory Council (NSEPAC)
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: Talia Berkowitz
Social Media: Beth Hall
How do I contact the Northbridge SEPAC?
When does the NSEPAC meet?
The 4th Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held virtually.
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yxs-vvhs-vau
Or dial: (US) +1 302-317-2189 PIN: 823 066 382#