The Hopedale SEPAC's goal is to provide as many resources as possible to the community so that the reader makes thoughtful and informed choices after thorough research and guidance by professionals in the field in which they are seeking services and/or supports. The following links are provided for your convenience, research, and assistance only.
The Hopedale Special Education Advisory Council (SEPAC) does not endorse any information on any of these sites, nor can the Hopedale SEPAC be held liable for any actions or reactions pertaining to use, dissemination or implementation or material found on any of these websites.
Interactive Parents' Rights Guide from the Massachusetts Department of Education:
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Brain Gym is a good resource for kinesiology. Learn how to improve concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, and physical coordination by integrating the mind and body.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families
GT World - Support Community for Parents of Gifted & Talented Children
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Special Education Section
Massachusetts DOE Family and Community
Find DOE information about students with special needs, adult basic eduacation, alternative learning options, and support services for students and families.
The mission of MASSPAC is to maintain a state-wide network of parents, professionals, and school-based councils in a shared effort to understand, respect, and support appropriate education for all children with special needs in our respective communities.
Disability Camps, Workshops, & Events in Greater Massachusetts
University of Minnesota Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities
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Parents' How-To Guide to Children's Mental Health Services in Massachusetts
US Government Accountability Office: Children with Autism report
This document outlines methodologies for the education of children with autism spectrum disorders. It describes trends in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism, services needed for these children, and approaches to their education.