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LAST CHANCE! Give a“Shoutout” Award to an APS Staff Member [Deadline: Sun., June 7th]
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The Arlington SEPAC Shoutout Awards program was created to recognize members of APS staff (Special Ed or otherwise) who have made a positive impact in some way on a Special Education student. We hope you’ll participate! Deadline: Sunday, June 7th, midnight.
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Shoutout an educator
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Growing Strong Readers (Virtual Workshop)
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June 10, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM
Virtual Event
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Danvers SEPAC, Danvers Public Schools, and the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers for a virtual parent education workshop about literacy.
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Understanding MTSS and literacy supports
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DIBELS and literacy screening
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How schools use data to guide interventions
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When reading challenges may indicate a learning disability
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Library accessibility resources and summer reading supports
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** Pre-registration required: Register now
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Help Strengthen Arlington SEPAC — Volunteer or Join the Board
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Did you know that all Arlington parents and caregivers with an interest in special education are part of SEPAC? There is no membership process, and no prior involvement in SEPAC meetings or events is required. All are welcome, and all are voting members.
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Arlington SEPAC is looking for more parents and caregivers to get involved in board and volunteer roles. Elections will take place at our June 9 meeting.
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There are many ways to help, including sharing SEPAC news with your APS school community, helping with social media posts, adding a resource you find to the website (primise, it’s easy!), planning events, or serving in a leadership role.
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To raise your hand, please contact arlingtonsepac@gmail.com or complete this form.
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In Case You Missed It
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SEPAC Shares Accomplishments and Future Priorities with the Arlington School Committee: SEPAC Co-chair Elizabeth Kidd McWhorter shared SEPAC's accomplishments this year and discussed issues we continue to hear about from families. Watch the recording on ACMi
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[RECORDING] “Understanding Executive Functioning Across K–12: How It Shows Up and How to Support It”
On May 12th, SEPAC hosted Kelly Colon, “The Neurospicy Professor,” and Julia Kelahan Founder of Pathfinder Learning Center for a webinar on executive functioning through a neuroaffirming, real-world lens.
Watch the recording
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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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Summer Adaptive Sports programs from Franciscan Children’s: Please see these flyers for information on their track club, sports programs, and camps.
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Pariva Health in support with The LEGO Foundation offers summer support for children ages 2–12. Services include:
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1:1 developmental therapy & play-based support
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Virtual family support
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In-home support
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Parent guidance & coaching
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Learn more or Enroll here
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The Children's Center for Communication Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) is offering free summer learning sessions for elementary-age deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children who are educated in mainstream settings. We are thrilled to bring children to our campus for a week of science-based learning, social opportunities with other deaf and hard of hearing kids, and fun! Programming will be supported by CCCBSD staff and members of the Deaf Kids Code team. All communication modalities (ASL, spoken language) are welcomed! See flyer and register here.
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NEXT STEP College Success Program at the Baker Center is a unique summer college readiness experience designed for college-bound young adults ages 17–21 with social communication, social anxiety, and/or executive functioning challenges. Learn more
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Camp SkyWild Comes to Wilmot, New Hampshire (August 17-22): This is a week-long overnight camp for neurodivergent kids ages 7-15: kids with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and related support needs. They run low staff ratios, structured and predictable schedules, activities driven by camper choice. Campers can shoot archery and slingshots, go canoeing, kayaking and swimming, make a tie-dye shirt, climb a rock wall, make a smore – the full traditional camp experience, just more flexible and more supported. Apply | Learn more | Download Flyer
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McLean Child Outpatient High School DBT Skills Training Group in June:
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Sessions are held in-person every Monday at 5:00 PM.
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The teen skills group is covered by insurance.
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The required parent component is billed separately with a psychoeducational fee.
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For more details, including answers to common questions, please inquire about our FAQ page.
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Referrals can be sent to mclcop@mgb.org
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Detailed SEPAC Zoom information:
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