What is the SEPAC?

The mission of the Beverly Special Education Parent Advisory Council (aka Beverly SEPAC) is to bring together special needs families and school administrators to create dialogue and help direct input on matters related to the Beverly Special Education Program. The SEPAC strives to deepen the partnership between parents* and administrators by identifying issues, working together to implement solutions, and celebrating mutual successes. 

The state of Massachusetts mandates in law for school districts to establish a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to advise the School Committee, the School District, it's officials, without limitation, on the education and safety of students with disabilities. The Beverly SEPAC does not have enforcement or legislative powers, but instead operates by providing guidance, suggestions, feedback, and is to be a consulted sounding board in the decision making process. 

• to provide direct input on the policies, programs, and practices that affect services and supports for students with disabilities

• to increase the involvement of families of children with special needs

• to advise on issues that affect the education, health, and safety of students with special needs