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Lose the Training Wheels Program

Registration is over. We are looking for volunteers.

August 16-20, 2010 in Framingham, MA.

F-SEPAC and the Reorganization Proposed

for the Framingham Public Schools

Betsey H. McKeon hired as the new Director of Special Education

and the Retirement of Pam Kaufmann

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. Become a member.

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.

F-SEPAC by laws

our brochure - available in ENGLISH, SPANISH and PORTUGUESE

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

P.O. Box 2393

Framingham, MA 01703

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.