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 special needs children.
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.
contact us F-SEPAC General Mailbox info@f-sepac.org
F-SEPAC Officers 2008-2009 Co-Chairpersons Susan Arndt susanarndtinteriors@yahoo.com 508-558-7220 Cheryl Caira cairaclan@rcn.com 508-877-6475 (filling in for Cat Kaner March-May 2009)
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.
F-SEPAC
Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
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