Welcome to our Parent Resources. We have provided links to many resources with a short description of each to help you choose the one's best for you. Please help keep these resources timely by reporting any broken links or outdated information.
A Parent's Guide to Special Education -
SEPAC Review: This is an easy-to-read (still long) document that has good subheadings and graphics to help with the density of the information.
Parents Page at MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE) site -
SEPAC Review: Lots of technical information, but includes some contact information if you have questions for the DESE.
Is Special Education the right service?
SEPAC Review: Reviews the technical requirements to use special education services.
MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE)
Parent Notice of Procedural Safeguards
SEPAC Review: Notifies parents of procedural safeguards and their rights.
MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
SEPAC Review: a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA 2004 and implementing its regulations
Federal Department of Education Act (hosted at MA DESE)
Early Childhood Special Education
SEPAC Review: Information for parents of children age 3-5
MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE)
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
SEPAC Review: Information about Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework for how school districts can build the necessary systems to ensure that each and every student receives a high quality educational experience.
MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE)
SEPAC Review: Information about Massachusetts students receiving special education services. Secondary Transition is a time that begins when they turn 14 (or earlier, if the IEP team agrees). From age 14 until they graduate or turn 22, students on IEPs receive transition services from their public school districts.
MA Department of Education Special Education (DESE)
A Parent's Guide to Special Education -
SEPAC Review: This is an easy-to-read (still long) document that has good subheadings and graphics to help with the density of the information.
Department of
A Parent's Guide to Special Education -
SEPAC Review: This is an easy-to-read (still long) document that has good subheadings and graphics to help with the density of the information.
Department of
These documents are long and dense. We invite your questions and participation to get answers. Please reach out to Nauset SEPAC for support and answers. We are a welcoming group of parents willing to share our experiences and expertise.