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Save the date! First Monthly SEPAC meeting, October 14th
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WHEN: Tuesday, October 14th, 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom)
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An optional casual parent/caregiver conversation time will follow, post-meeting from 8:30-9:00pm
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What is SEPAC? Arlington’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a volunteer parent group that acts as a resource for parents and caregivers and advises the district and the School Committee regarding meeting the needs of students with disabilities in Arlington. Each school district in the state is required to have a SEPAC.
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Our first monthly meeting will be Tuesday, October 14th. Please join us to learn about SEPAC and its role in the community, how it complements and works with other parent support groups (e.g. Facebook’s Arlington Special Ed Alliance), and our priorities for the upcoming year.
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The SEPAC Calendar: 2025-2026
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SEPAC meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month — same time, same place (Zoom) — all members of the community with an interest in the issues that affect Arlington children with disabilities are welcome. When a meeting is limited to voting members only (ie. parents and caregivers with an Arlington child who has a diagnosed or suspected disability), it will be announced in advance. Attending meetings on-camera is not required.
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Meeting dates for this school year: October 14, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, and June 9. Subscribe to our Google calendar here.
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Programs and services in and around the community
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NOTE: SEPAC is sharing this information as a courtesy. An endorsement should not be inferred. Have a program or service to share? Please fill out this form.
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Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC) Parent/Caregiver Group Starts Sept. 29th: The group will meet on Monday evenings in the fall from 6-7:15pm. This small therapeutic group will meet weekly to share and cultivate connections and build practical skills that will increase confidence in our ability to empathize with our children, respond to behaviors, and solve problems with them collaboratively. Parents and caregivers of kids ages 10-18. Learn more or register here.
Questions? Contact ahoff@town.arlington.ma.us, 781-697-7518
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Franciscan Children's Adaptive Sports Fall Programs start Sept. 29th: Registration for their fall programs is now open — Basketball, Skating, Gymnastics, and Track. One-page flyers can be found here.
Questions? Contact Paul Ward, Director of Adaptive Sports, Franciscan Children’s, paward@franciscanchildrens.org or (617) 254-3800 Ext. 5475
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Feeling burnt out? Caregiver coaching may be for you! Foundation First Physical Therapy is offering a 6-month program designed to make life feel lighter for parents of kids with disabilities. Get practical tips, in-home support, and strategies to prevent burnout so you can feel more confident, balanced, and supported in your caregiving journey. Dr. Ryan also offers in-home PT and equipment evaluations. Learn more: www.foundationfirstpt.com or download this flyer.
Questions? Contact Dr. Paige Ryan, paige@foundationfirstpt.com
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Fun Recreational Groups for Siblings of Children with Disabilities: JFCS is offering a super supportive space for kids to share their experiences living in a family with a sibling with extensive needs. Learn more here.
Questions? Contact Valerie Maio, vmaio@jfcsboston.org, 781-647-5327
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Directions for the Sept. 30th Coffee Meet and Greet with APS Staff
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WHEN: Tuesday, September 30th, 8:45am - 9:30am (in-person)
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WHERE: APS Central /District Office @Arlington High School (rear of building), 14 Millbrook Drive — large conference room
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Parking is EXTREMELY limited so folks are encouraged to walk or carpool. You can enter through Mill Brook Drive (off of River Street.) We are located above the preschool. Folks cannot access the District offices from the preschool. They must walk around the school to Central Office/District Office entrance in the rear of the building, across from the athletic fields. There is an elevator/or stairs that will take you to the 2nd floor. You will need to sign in there and will be directed to the Large Conference room at the end of the hallway. (note: For those familiar, the Large Conference Room is also where the Welcome Center is located.
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