Come join us for the 3rd Annual Summer Camp and Recreation Expo for Children with Special Needs on February 28, 2010 from 12 to 3pm at the Framingham High School Cafeteria on 115 A Street in Framingham, MA. Click here for more information. For additional information please contact Sue Hewlett at 508-380-3383 or Marcy Rosch at 508-879-7404 or email campexpo@f-sepac.org. ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ our next meeting Understanding Autism and How Research Can Help On March 4 at the Barbieri School Cafetorium, 100 Dudley Road, Framingham, MA from 7-9 pm. Presented by , Dr. Martha Herbert www.transcendresearch.org PDPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS AT THIS EVENT. Preview Autism Presentation *** SPECIAL EVENT *** Discussion and Q&A with the Superintendent of the Framingham Public Schools On March 25 at the King Building, 454 Water Street, Framingham, Demairis Room from 7-9 pm. ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ F-SEPAC and the Reorganization Proposed for the Framingham Public Schools The Retirement of Pam Kaufmann, Director of Special Education ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ welcome to F-SEPAC Being the parent or guardian of a child with special needs comes with lots of challenges. The amount of information you need to help your child can be overwhelming. Just know that you’re not alone. Approximately 20% of children in the Framingham school district have special needs. The Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council, also known as the F-SEPAC, is here to help and support you. our mission F-SEPAC is run by parents who are concerned about the special needs of children in the Framingham schools.   We are a district-wide resource to parents or guardians of children with special needs - offering them information, support, and meetings throughout the school year. As a group the F-SEPAC is mandated and supported by Massachusetts law.  We are a united voice for special needs children and considered an advisory committee to the Framingham school district and its Special Education Department.   We work with them in partnership to determine appropriate programs and services for children with special needs.   We are a group that works to support and protect access to quality education for all children – especially those with disabilities – and participate in decision making that affects policies, rules, and regulations.   F-SEPAC’s mission is to work for the understanding, respect, and support of all children with special needs in Framingham.  We provide opportunities for parents to share experiences and information and come together to learn more about challenges facing children with special needs. membership - get support General membership is open to any resident of Framingham or person affiliated with the Framingham Public Schools.  All meetings are open to the general public.  Voting membership is required in order to vote in annual officer elections and other business that comes before any F-SEPAC meeting. Voting membership shall be given to any general member who is either: A parent or guardian of a child with special needs residing in Framingham with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan. A student not less than fourteen (14) years of age who is on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan from the Town of Framingham. Together F-SEPAC members can… Learn and understand the school culture(s) in our district and discover how to get things done. We will seek information on policies, curricula, and laws that affect our children and share that info. Share accurate and timely information with members, parents, the school district, and the community at large. Work within the PAC, with PTOs, and the school district in a constructive manner, maintaining respect for democratic procedures and a tolerance for the diversity of opinions. We are actively seeking new members and volunteers.  Membership is free and open to all people concerned about Framingham’s children with special needs and learning differences.   Please fill out our parent survey to join. our brochure - available in ENGLISH, SPANISH and PORTUGUESE contact us F-SEPAC Officers 2009-2010 Co-Chairpersons - chairperson@f-sepac.org Susan Arndt susanarndtinteriors@yahoo.com 508-558-7220 Cheryl Caira cairafamily@verizon.net 508-877-6475 
 Co-Secretaries - secretary@f-sepac.org Sue Hewlett SKHEW@aol.com Adele Wailliams acw12@rcn.com   Treasurer - treasurer@f-sepac.org Marcy Rosch Past Co-Chair Cat Kaner-Taytslin pac@cat-co.com 508-879-2110 General Mailbox - info@f-sepac.org   F-SEPAC Volunteers Publicity Chair - pr@f-sepac.org - Cat Kaner-Taytslin School Committee Liaison - schoolcommittee@f-sepac.org - Yael   Summer Camp Expo - campexpo@f-sepac.org - Sue Hewlett General Mailbox Address  F-SEPAC 1257 Worcester Rd PMB 509 Framingham, MA  01701   F-SEPAC by laws   F-SEPAC brochure for 2009-10 NOTE:  F-SEPAC is providing the information above for educational purposes as a public service.  References to any treatment, program, or professional are not endorsements.summer_camp.htmlsummer_camp.htmlsummer_camp.htmlsummer_camp.htmlmailto:campexpo@f-sepac.orgevents.htmlevents.htmlhttp://www.transcendresearch.orgindex_files/Dr%20Martha%20Herbert%20-%20Autism%20Presentation%20March%202010.pdfevents.htmlevents.htmlreorganiztion_new_director.htmlreorganiztion_new_director.htmlindex_files/PARENT%20SURVERY%202009-2010.pdfindex_files/F-SEPACbrochure%202009-10FINALA.pdfindex_files/F-SEPAC2009-10FINALSPANISHA.pdfindex_files/F-SEPACbrochure%202009-10FINAL%20PORTUGUESEA.pdfmailto:chairperson@f-sepac.orgmailto:susanarndtinteriors@yahoo.commailto:cairafamily@verizon.netmailto:secretary@f-sepac.orgmailto:%20SKHEW@aol.commailto:acw12@rcn.commailto:treasurer@f-sepac.orgmailto:pac@cat-co.commailto:info@f-sepac.orgmailto:pr@f-sepac.orgmailto:schoolcommittee@f-sepac.orgmailto:campexpo@f-sepac.orgindex_files/F_SEPAC_Bylaws_2007_0407_FINAL.pdfindex_files/F-SEPACbrochure2009-10finalpdf.pdfshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10shapeimage_1_link_11shapeimage_1_link_12shapeimage_1_link_13shapeimage_1_link_14shapeimage_1_link_15shapeimage_1_link_16shapeimage_1_link_17shapeimage_1_link_18shapeimage_1_link_19shapeimage_1_link_20shapeimage_1_link_21shapeimage_1_link_22shapeimage_1_link_23shapeimage_1_link_24shapeimage_1_link_25shapeimage_1_link_26shapeimage_1_link_27shapeimage_1_link_28shapeimage_1_link_29shapeimage_1_link_30

about us

our mission

membership

by-laws

our brochure

contact us

resources

MA agencies

other resources

schools/collaboratives

the laws

f-sepac library

articles

presentations

for parents

for teachers

newsletters

meeting minutes

poetry/ humor

support

f-sepac support group

f-sepac online support

other local support

fundraising

volunteering

events

f-sepac events

local events

other helpful links

doctors/therapists /health info

advocates

local playgrounds

summer camps

espanol        portuguese