Arlington’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a state-mandated, parent volunteer-run organization that provides resource for families and hosts disability-related workshops. We share feedback with the school district and the School Committee on the experiences of families and advise on programs and policies that best meet their students’ 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!

November SEPAC monthly meeting (Parents/Caregivers only)!

WHEN: November 10th, 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Zoom)
The November meeting is a parent and caregiver-only meeting (ie. no district staff in attendance) and will be dedicated to a discussion of family experiences, feedback, and collaboration. We hope you’ll join us — there’s no pressure to participate!

 Workshops: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related issues. APS's next SPACE parent workshop will be on 1/20 (and 1/27 but only attend if you're able to attend the 1/20 workshop) at 6:30-8 at AHS. 

 Important Special Education Topics at Tonight’s School Committee Meeting

At tonight’s meeting, there will be review and discussion of two important policies, one particularly related to Special Education (bullying). The Superintendent will also be sharing her 2026 Student Outcomes Report . You can attend in person or on Zoom and may also submit your thoughts directly to the School Committee either in writing or during the “public comment” portion of the agenda (see below for details). Background materials can be found here.

Next meeting: TONIGHT! 10/22 at 6:30pm: 14 Mill Brook Drive, 2nd Floor, School Committee Room, Arlington, MA 02476 or attend via Zoom. 

 Opportunities to share feedback with the School Committee

For members of the public who wish to address the School Committee, there will be 20 minutes of public comment. If you would like to sign up to speak, either remotely via Zoom or in-person, you email ediggins@arlington.k12.ma.us by 6:00 p.m. Thursday on the date of the meeting (next meeting tonight — see above for details). All requests to speak received after the date and time indicated, will be invited to speak at the next School Committee Regular Meeting.

 Arlington Family & Community Forums

In collaboration with the Arlington Public Schools, the Arlington Prevention Coalition, Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC), and the town's Health & Human Services Department, the following Family & Community forums (PDF flyer) are being offered to community members.

Programs and services in and around the community

NOTE: We share this information as a courtesy. An endorsement should not be inferred.