What is SEPAC?

- Since 1986, Massachusetts state law requires all public school districts to have a 
   Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).

- All families with a child on an IEP or with a 504 plan are members of SEPAC.

- SEPAC works with the Director of Student Services, School Committee, District
   Leadership, and teachers to advise and promote a successful educational
   environment for our children.

- SEPAC is dedicated to ensuring all children have equal access to educational
   opportunities in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

- Cohasset SEPAC sponsors a variety of meetings, events, and presentations
   throughout the year. All events are open to the public.

What is SPECIAL EDUCATION?

- Term used to describe services beyond the general classroom education and
   curriculum

- Implemented for students with qualified identified disabilities

- Types of disabilities include health, developmental, physical, sensory, intellectual, 
   neurological, emotional, speech & communication, and specific learning
   disabilities.

- Services and support vary and consist of specifically designed instruction.

- Massachusetts law requires special education plans provide “free and appropriate
  public education” (FAPE) in the “least restrictive environment” (LRE)