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Arlington’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a volunteer parent group that acts as a resource for parents and caregivers. We advocate for students with disabilities in Arlington and advise the district and the School Committee on programs and policies that best meet their needs. If you’re a community member interested in Special Education or supporting the needs of Arlington students who learn differently, you’re automatically a SEPAC member!
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize common signs of mental health concerns in adolescents, the language and skills to talk to youth about suicide, how to connect youth to care, and a list of community and national referral resources. Training is for anyone 18+.
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Upcoming training date: Tuesday, September 29 Register
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In collaboration with the Arlington Public Schools, the Arlington Prevention Coalition, AYCC, and the town's Health & Human Services Department, the following Family & Community forums (PDF flyer) are being offered to community members.
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Upcoming Events
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 Please join us at the first SEPAC monthly meeting of the year!
WHEN: October 13th, 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Zoom)
An optional, casual parent/caregiver chat will follow post-meeting from 8:30-9:00pm.
An agenda will be posted shortly on our Monthly Meetings web page. We hope you’ll come check us out - no pressure to participate – observers welcome!
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 APS Meet N’ Greet Coffee for Parents and Caregivers
Join SEPAC, the APS Special Education Staff, and other Arlington parents and caregivers for casual conversation and an overview of District and SEPAC priorities this year. Meet the staff and other special ed families and caregivers in Arlington.
WHEN: Friday, September 25th, 8:45am – 9:30am
WHERE: APS Administration Offices, School Committee Room, 2nd floor
14 Mill Brook Drive
*IMPORTANT* Access is only from Mill Brook Drive (not through the High School itself).
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Programs and services in and around the community
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NOTE: We share this information as a courtesy. An endorsement should not be inferred.
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Lives in the Balance presents the 2026 Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference (virtual): Wed, Oct 21, 2026 12:00 PM. Learn more
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Does my Child Need an Evaluation? Understanding when Testing can Help - and what Evaluations Can and Cannot Answer: September 29th at 7:00pm.This webinar will cover the assessment process with an emphasis on making it work for families. Host: Dr. Joseph Moldover, Developmental Neuropsychologist. Webinar join link | Learn more
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McClean Child and Adolescent Services is offering several outpatient therapy groups for high schoolers: High School Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training, High School Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and High School Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Learn more
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Wayside’s Parent-Peer Partnership Program provides guidance, peer support, and advocacy assistance to parents and caregivers of children and adolescents experiencing social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Fully funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), our services are available at no cost to families, with no insurance or referral required. Questions? Contact: Carol Silva, 781-423-5218, carol_silva@waysideyouth.org or visit www.waysideyouth.org
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Fall Symposium: Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future (Host: University of Massachusetts Lowell, School of Education), Tuesday, October 6, 2026; 4:30 pm. Workshops include: "Basic Rights Denied".
"Your Child's Future: What you need to know about time out, restraint, and seclusion" — with a focus on the new DESE policy on seclusion; and "Disability Services in Higher Education: Developing Self-Advocacy and Passing the Baton from Parent/Guardian to the Student"
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