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What is SEPAC?

SEPAC is the acronym for Special Education Parents Advisory Council and the Norwood SEPAC has been active for many years. Each school district is required under Massachusetts General Law to have a parent advisory council. Norwood has over 600 children on individualized education plans (IEPs), Section 504 Accommodations, or in out­-of-district placements. 

When and where are the meetings?

The Norwood SEPAC meets monthly during the school year. This year SEPAC meetings are at the Savage Center from 6:45-8:45 in room 219.

Dates and times:

So, here is our schedule:

 

Let’s Get Organized Workshop (you must preregister for this workshop by emailing norwoodsepac@gmail.com) -Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 6:45pm-8:45pm

 

Parents Annual Program Review Night – Monday, October 22, 2012 from 7pm-9pm

 

District Response to Parent Program Review- Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm

 

Basic Rights Workshop - Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6:45pm-8:45pm

 

Effective Communication and the IEP- January TBD

 

MCAS- Access and Achievement for Students with Disabilities- February TBD

 

March Meeting TBD

 

April Meeting TBD

 

Plan Ahead for Next Year- May 13, 2012 from 6:45pm-8:45pm

 

 

 

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The mission of the Norwood SEPAC:

  • To forward the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special
    needs who reside within our town. To that end, we will work to:
  • To forward the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special
    needs who reside within our town. To that end, we will work to:
  • Promote a network of parents of children with special needs, and provide a forum for the parents to share information.
  • Advise the Director of Student Services operations and development of special education programs, parent and teacher training needs, and to help develop policy.
  • Promote communication between parents, staff and administration.
  • Promote communication and programs within the community that seek to encourage understanding, acceptance and inclusion of the children with special needs.
  • Provide informational forums to parents as often as possible.

 

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Sampling of services provided in our schools

Whenever possible and appropriate, children are placed in Inclusive Programs, in their neighborhood school. Over the years, this philosophy has benefited all of the children in the Norwood Public School system.

  • 1. Speech and Language Therapy
  • 2. Physical Therapy
  • 3. Occupational Therapy
  • 4. Behavioral Consultation
  • 5. Adaptive Physical Education
  • 6. Psychological and Counseling Services
  • 7. Resource Room
  • 8. Learning Center
  • 9. Cooperative Classrooms

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Contact Information:

To contact SEPAC directly -- norwoodsepac@gmail.com

Norwood SEPAC
Jennifer Wilds, President

Susan Cahill

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