What is SEPAC?
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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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 Help SEPAC advocate for family interests
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November 10th SEPAC monthly meeting (Parents/Caregivers only)
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WHEN: 11/10, 7:30pm – 8:30pm (Zoom)
The November meeting will be dedicated to a discussion of family experiences, feedback, and collaboration, including a possible parent peer mentoring group. We hope you’ll join us!
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NEW! MA State Program wil Recognize Paraeducators
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the state's first Paraeducator of the Year program!! Winners will join the MA Teacher of the Year awardee, receive a monetary award for their school, and be honored by the governor.
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In an effort to help familes plan their summers as early as possible, APS has announced its Extended School Year (ESY) program dates. It will be held during the weeks of July 5, 2027 – August 12, 2027 with a break week during July 26–29, 2027. If you have questions about the program, including whether or not your child qualifies, please contact your Special Education Liaison or school contact.
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October SEPAC Meeting Minutes
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Couldn’t join us in October? Check out the meeting minutes to see what we learned and discussed, including:
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The role of the School Committee in Arlington, and specifically its relation to Special Education policies and budgets View presentation
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District updates: ESY dates, MCAS outcomes, Nature’s Classroom (middle school field trip) participation among students with disabilities)
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Opportunities to get involved and support SEPAC (TL/DR: we can do more with more help!)
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 APS Workshops: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
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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.
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