MISSION/INVOLVEMENT

MISSION:

Promote a supportive educational environment that is child-focused and dedicated to inclusion for all students in the schools.
Advise district administration on matters relating to the education and safety of students with disabilities.
Meet on a regular basis with school leadership to assist with planning, development, and evaluation of the district’s special education programs.
Create a network for parents/guardians of students with special needs by providing a forum for shared information and support.
Organize informational meetings and events related to special education which are open to the public, including an annual presentation for families on state and federal laws related to special education.
Enable communication between families, local, regional, state and national organizations, councils, and groups related to special education.

SEPAC Duties:

“The SEPAC duties shall include but not be limited to: advising the school committee on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities; meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school committee’s special education programs.”
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

How can YOU get involved with SEPAC?

- Attend SEPAC meetings/events. At SEPAC meetings/events you will have the opportunity to learn about issues related to special education and to network with other parents/guardians of students with a variety of academic profiles and needs.

- Attend Parent Support Coffees. Join us! These informal meetings allow parents/guardians the chance to offer support, advice, and information to one another in an open and confidential manner.

- Attend School Committee meetings. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend Wednesday night School Committee meetings which typically meet at 7PM in the Community Use Room at the Administrative Offices (143 Pond Street) at the Cohasset Middle/High School. School Committee meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted to the town website at least 48 hours in advance of the meetings.