Ashburnham-Westminster Special Education Parent Advisory Council members gain insight, knowledge, and strength from one another. Members have found that they work together to find solutions, and are able to make a difference in the quality of their children’s education.
The Ash-West SEPAC provides a network of resources and support for parents of students with disabilities in Ashburnham and Westminster, MA. Some of those supports include:
Offering advice parent-to-parent about navigating special education services and what to do if you think your child has a disability
Providing informational forums to parents, educators, and community members in order to broaden their understanding of the spectrum of disabilities
Helping parents and guardians to understand special education laws, IEPs, 504 Plans, and other available support services
Collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and school committee members to improve the educational opportunities available that promote positive educational outcomes for children with disabilities
General Ash-West SEPAC membership is open to all AWRSD parents/guardians of children with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans and other interested parties.
2023 SEPAC Officers
Chair - unfilled
Secretary - Susan Castellano
Publicist - unfilled
The SEPAC co-chairs invite parents to share their time and talents to support our mission.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Planning our speaker series
Publicity
Assisting other parents
Staffing tables at local school and community events
Planning new activities or projects