What is the DCRSD Special Education Parents Advisory Council?
A SEPAC is a Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Every public school district in Massachusetts is required to establish a SEPAC
Special education parent advisory councils (PACs) have tremendous potential to have a positive impact on special education programs in a school district. PACs can provide invaluable activities for parents, and add an important voice to a school district's dialogue and decision-making. (from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education March 2010)
An effective SEPAC takes the teamwork of the IEP process one step further, putting parents in the role of advisors who use their family’s experiences, unique perspectives and expertise to influence decisions and help shape programs and policies at the local level. An effective SEPAC is more than a meeting - it is an approach and a mindset that truly values the advice of parents. When parent advisors are valued and engaged through a local SEPAC, they can work together with school district staff and community leaders to improve education, not only for those with disabilities, but for all children. (from SPAN Parent Advocacy Network)
February 2023 Meetings
Wednesday February 15th, 2023
Dudley Middle School Library
Board meeting at 6:30pm
SEPAC Meeting at 7pm.
Please join the Dudley Charlton Regional School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for a presentation on the IEP (Individual Education Plan) on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 in the Charlton Middle School Library.
Can't make a meeting at night?
Come to to Coffee and Conversation, and informal get together with other parents and caregivers.
February 1st @9:00am Sturbridge Coffee Roasters 7 Brookfield Rd, Charlton.
DCRSD Superintendent Steven Lamarche and Director of Pupil Personnel Services Robert Bergeron will be in attendance.
Officers
Chair Kenny Laferriere
Vice Chair Jennifer Gadoury
Recording Secretary Vacant
Publicity Secretary & SEPAC/SC Liaison Jeanne Costello
May 3rd 2023, 9am
Coffee & Conversation
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Dudley location
May 17th 2023
6:30pm Board Meeting
7pm SEPAC Meeting
Charlton Middle School Library
June 7th 2023, 9am
Coffee & Conversation
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Charlton location
June 21st 2023
6:30pm Board Meeting
7pm SEPAC Meeting
Dudley Middle School Library
Summer Schedule to be determined at a future Board Meeting.
Fall 2023
September 6th 9am SCR
September 20th SEPAC
October 4th 9am SCR
October 18th SEPAC
SEPAC CALENDAR
February 1st 2023, 9am
Coffee & Conversation
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Charlton location
February 15th 2023
6:30pm Board Meeting
7pm IEP 101 presentation
Dudley Middle School Library
March 1st 2023, 9am
Coffee & Conversation
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Dudley location
March 15th 2023
6:30pm Board Meeting
7pm SEPAC Meeting
Charlton Middle School Library
April 1st 2023, 9am
Coffee & Conversation
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Charlton location
April TBD 2023
6:30pm Board Meeting
7pm SEPAC Meeting
Dudley Middle School Library
