The Dedham Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Welcomes

You!

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Dedham Special Education Parents Advisory Council, (SEPAC), is to assist, educate, and support families in Dedham who have children with special needs that require specific health, learning, and functional support to access the curriculum and extra-curricular activities. This is known as Special Education.

Many parents struggle to understand eligibility for a Special Education Plan. A Special Education Plan with consist of either an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. Once a Special Education Plan, is in place, there are many facets involved in maintaining an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. Obtaining the necessary knowledge to make sure your child has the necessary support for his or her special need is a beginning step in becoming an advocate for your child. Then you, a parent advocate armed with knowledge, can guide your child's education within the Dedham Public School System.

Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Board Nominations for 2011-2013 Elections

Receive an e-Newsletter!

The Dedham Parent Advisory Council has developed an e-Newsletter. Our e-Newsletter will let you know about topics that impact families in Dedham, Massachusetts who have children on an Individualized Educational Plan(IEP) or a Section 504 Plan. It will also inform you of events that are taking place in Dedham.

This e-Newsletter will be available on our Dedham Parent Advisory Council website.

To receive e-Newsletters in your mailbox as they are issued: click hereand choose join.

Join our Discussion Board!

On our discussion board you can:

  • Get information about events and workshops that are taking place in the Boston and Metro areas.
  • Find activities happening around the surrounding area for you and your child.
  • Receive articles and posting about disability topics such as the law, research, and support groups to assist you with an Individualized Education Plan(IEP) or a Section 504 Plan.
  • Provide others with information on a subject of interest to you.

Click to join SEPAC Discussion Board

Click to join PAC Discussion Board

Do you need more information than what is on this website?

If so, visit the following websites:

The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA 02120
Phone:
(617) 236-7210
(800) 331-0688 (in MA)

Parent Training, Workshops, Early Childhood Development support, Education and Special Needs resources are among some of the offerings by the FCSN.

Additionally, the FSCN offers a parent support hotline where specific questions you have about your child's rights and education plans can be answered.

To visit the Federation for Special Needs Website, click here:
Federation for Children with Special Needs

Concord Carlisle SEPAC (CCSEPAC)

The Concord Carlise CCSEPAC website has a wealth of information regarding special education. Whether your child is on an IEP or a Section 504 Plan, Concord Carlise has provided information about every facet of education available for your review.

In the past, the Concord Carlisle SEPAC website won a 'Best Website' award for a Parent Advisory Council.

To visit the Concord Carlisle CCSEPAC, click here:
Concord Carlise SEPAC (CCSEPAC)

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