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SHAPE BENEFITS
SHAPE BENEFITS
Identify and advise of any unmet needs and solutions for children receiving special education.
Common mission collaboration to improve outcomes and overall well-being for students.
Enhanced communication between families, the district team, and the community.
A trusted source of information and resources.
Valuable input that creates awareness about establishing priorities and the effective allocation of resources.
Your Voice Matters!
Your Voice Matters!
Our community-based SHAPE provides direct input to school district leaders about policies, programs, practices, and services that impact students with disabilities and their families.
The collective voice and varied perspectives of SHAPE members are comprised of families, the Board of Education, faculty, Child Study Team Members, students, and former students.
SHAPE provides opportunities to establish shared goals and priorities that benefit students with disabilities. Through shared perspectives and input, we help shape local special education programs and policies.
We also offer opportunities for families and their school districts to support, inform, and learn from one another. This partnership fosters feedback, reflection, and idea sharing to develop the right-fit solutions for every aspect of school life for our children - from supports and processes to solutions.
What does SHAPE stand for?
What does SHAPE stand for?
SHAPE is an Acronym for School & Home Advisory Partners in Education.
What does SEPAC stand for?
What does SEPAC stand for?
SEPAC is an Acronym for Special Education Parental Advisory Committee.
Who can join a SEPAC?
Who can join a SEPAC?
SEPAC is open to anyone in the community and is welcome to join as a member. Only Parents/Guardians of Children receiving Special Education services are able to vote
Why do we need a SEPAC?
Why do we need a SEPAC?
The state requires it by law:
"Each district board of education shall ensure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities (N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(h)"
What does a SEPAC do?
What does a SEPAC do?
Meets regularly with families and community members to discuss topics relating to special education programs.
Hosts events to educate families on topics of interest.
Hosts events to improve communication with the school and to answer questions on general topics.
Hosts events where families can meet with each other and get to know one another.
Selects and sends representatives to attend sessions with district officials to bring SEPAC concerns and ideas to the district and to disseminate information from the district to the larger group.
What is not covered by SEPAC?
What is not covered by SEPAC?
Discussion or advocating for specific cases
Violating anyone's privacy
Fundraising
Deciding school policy
Why should I join SEPAC?
Why should I join SEPAC?
Family input is needed so programs can improve and grow. It takes many viewpoints to get a complete picture of the needs of everyone.
You will get a deeper understanding of how and why school systems work like they do and how special education processes work.
You will not only be helping your child, but you will also be helping all of the children in the programs.
You will learn what parents can do to help their children succeed and gain support from other families.
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