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SEPAC Welcome Letter 2025-2026
The role of
SEPAC
is  to advise  our school district on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities.
Every public school district in Massachusetts is required to establish a
SEPAC
.
Massachusetts state law assigns both an advisory and participatory function to SEPACs.
SEPAC
meetings are open to all parents and/or guardians of students WITH  or WITHOUT IEP or 504 Plans and other interested parties.
All are welcome to the
SEPAC
meetings.
Here are some ways you can make
SEPAC
stronger:
Join our email list
: Send a note to  Stephanie Mackinnon  at
smackinnon@
innovationcharter.org
with “subscribe” in the subject line and you will be added to our
SEPAC
email mailing list. Parents and/or guardians of students who receive any type of special education services or accommodations in school, such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a 504 accommodation or an out-of-district placement, as well as others who would like to deepen their understanding or have an interest in special education are welcome. This email will be used to send out meeting and procedural information is managed by school based staff.
The IACS SEPAC is looking for new members and families interested in Leadership roles. If you are interested, please reach out to Leanne Barnes,  Director of Special Education at
lbarnes@innovationcharter.org
SEPAC Officer Orientation training on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 7PM on Zoom.  This training is open to all current MassPAC member SEPAC officers and parents who are interested in future SEPAC leadership roles.
Please register to get the zoom link – New SEPAC Officer Orientation – Federation for Children with Special Needs
On behalf of the SEPAC, please find here links to information related to Initial Evaluations for Special Education.
Initial Evaluation for Special Education Guide – English
Initial Evaluation for Special Education Guide – Spanish
Initial Evaluation for Special Education Guide – Portuguese
Initial Evaluation for Special Education Guide – Khmer
Any questions regarding the information in the slides or to request an initial evaluation for special education, please contact:  Director of Special Education, Leanne Barnes at lbarnes@innovationcharter.org.
Attend a meeting:
“What Parents Need to Know” Presented by FCSN
Please register
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduuvrjMvHdRY0byPqVvAVsEy5j4-lPoi
MEETING NOTES
February 2023 Meeting Notes
January 2023 Meeting Notes
November 2022 Meeting Notes
October 2022 Meeting Notes
September 2022 Meeting Notes
FCSN Presentation – IEP and Transition Planning – Spring 2024
The attached presentation was given by the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Spring 2024. The handout provides information about students on IEP’s and Transition Planning.
LINK
FCSN Presentation – Understanding the IEP – Winter 2025
The attached presentation was given by the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Winter 2025. The handout provides information about understanding the new IEP format/understanding IEPs.
LINK
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