Arlington SEPAC news
4/18/2025 7:02 am
May 13th Monthly SEPAC Meeting (7:30pm):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=3DiKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1
What you need to know about APS Supported Learning Centers (SLCs)
WHEN: May 13, 2025 (7:30-8:30pm)
WHERE: [Zoom] https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85412052274?pwd=3DiKNefvVmbpbrtYAKYBEGnbEW1RhcID.1
At the May 13th monthly SEPAC meeting, APS staff will provide an overview of SLCs -- what they are, why they exist, and how placement decisions are made. This session will focus on understanding the purpose and structure of SLCs. While we won't be diving into individual selection criteria, there will be a facilitated Q&A.
**DESE Special Education Stakeholder Survey (Deadline: April 30th)**
Public Consulting Group (PCG) is partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support DESE in understanding the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Office of Special Education's structures and processes to inform recommendations. They are
seeking your input to better understand the ways in which the Office of Special Education currently supports external stakeholders, including families.
Seminar on Transition Planning
The Athol-Royalston SEPAC is hosting a Basic Rights - Transition Planning seminar on Monday, May 5th at 6pm. Presentation by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).
Monthly meetup for parents and caregivers of kids with learning differences
Friday, May 2nd, 12-1 pm (and every first Friday of the month)
Where: Roasted Granola, 1346 Mass Ave, Arlington MA
You are warmly invited to the Arlington-area monthly meetup for caregivers of kiddos with learning differences. Come share your experience of the challenges and joys of caring for kids who learn differently. **Questions? **Contact Dawn Kopatish, dawnkotapish@gmail.com
Free Community Screening of the Documentary, "In a Different Key"
Hosted by the Arlington Disability Commission in honor of Autism Acceptance=
Month.
**When**: Sunday, April 27th from 12-3pm
**Where**: Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington
The story follows a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey exposes a startling record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed by forces like race, money and privilege -- but leads to hope that more of us are learning to have the backs of those who are "different." Snacks and refreshments provided, followed by a Q&A session with audience participation. All are welcome.
