Westford Special Education Parent Advisory Council
As a state mandated, system wide volunteer organization, we serve as a resource and advisor to parents of children with special needs from preschool through high school, serving all Westford schools. We work closely with the Westford Public Schools to identify areas of needs and act in an advisory role to the School Committee.
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Download the SEPAC Parent Information Brochure (PDF, 2 pages). |
We can help you become an effective advocate for your child.
We offer a broad range of information, contacts, networking opportunities and members share information they have found useful in guiding their children's education. We can help you connect with other parents and professionals dealing with similar issues.
Many of our meetings during the school year bring speakers with a vast array of knowledge. Many of these presentations are of interest to the general community. For example, when a speaker addresses issues to improve handwriting of special needs students, the speaker also describes approaches that are of interest to families where there is a concern about handwriting, special needs or not.
You don't have to do this alone.
Our membership is open to parents (or guardians) of children with special needs and anyone interested in special needs education in Westford. We are parents with children who have learning differences. We have monthly educational presentations on a variety of topics. We are a resource for support, networking and information organization.
September 24 |
Q&A with Diane Pelletier, Director of Pupil Personnel |
October 22 |
Understanding Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment – Dr. Joe Moldover, neuropsychologist |
November 13 |
Executive Function with Dr. Anne Helmus, Neuropsychologist (Collaboration with WPC) location: Stony Brook Middle School Auditorium |
December 11 |
Friends and School – Sara Policow, Crisafulli Guidance Counselor |
Jan 14 |
MCAS for Children with Special Needs – Federation for Children with Special Needs |
February 25 |
An IEP for my Child – Federation for Children with Special Needs |
March 25 |
Managing Challenging Behaviors – David Corcoran, Behaviorist |
April 29 |
Friendships and Social Coaching From a Parent Perspective - Nadine Briggs |
May 27 |
Elections |
Note: Seminars are tentative and subject to change. All meetings are held at the Crisafulli school from 7-9 pm unless otherwise noted.
The Westford SpecPac is aware that the Concord SpecPac has the best web site of any SpecPac in the region. It is loaded with useful information to all parents in Massachusetts who have children with special needs. Click over to the Concord SEPAC website for definitions, form letters, definitions, and loads of resources.
Questions may be directed to westfordspedpac@yahoo.com.
To join our yahoo group and receive e-mail notices of meeting changes or seminars in our local area, send an e-mail to westfordspedpac-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or send your e-mail address to westfordspedpac@yahoo.com and ask for an invitation to join.