About Franklin SEPAC

The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.

We host workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We run parent support groups and periodic events for children. Franklin SEPAC also contributes an annual donation to Franklin's Special Education programs. We are a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization and rely on donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs.

Your participation will provide a unique opportunity to meet school officials and other parents, stay informed on policy and legislative changes, ask questions and discuss concerns, and learn something new. Your input into potential speaker topics, and other SEPAC initiatives of particular interest is also welcomed.

We are a member of the Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Board

Amy Maranville
Patricia Middelmann
Arielle Shearer
Casey Walsh

Location

Franklin Special Education
Parent Advisory Council
c/o Student Services
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

franklinsepac@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/franklinsepac

All workshops are held at 7:00pm in the 3rd floor training room unless otherwise specified.

Franklin SEPAC Board and General Membership Meetings

Board meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7PM unless otherwise specified.

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, December 12th, 2024

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85252450122?pwd=UmpuVm1ja1M3VExRUXFWMFV0VjNyQT09
Meeting ID: 852 5245 0122
Passcode: 910748
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k2FDtLhDg 

Parent/Caregiver Meet-Ups

Parent/Caregiver gatherings occur on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise specified. Time and location will vary so that everyone can have an opportunity to attend, regardless of schedules.

Next Meeting:  TBD
Location: Birchwood Bakery, 17 East Central Street, Franklin

Please also note that St. John's Episcopal Church holds a non-denominational Parent Support Group on the first Thursday of each month at 7PM. See here for more information: http://www.stjohnsfranklinma.org/events

Coming Soon: IEPs and Evaluations -  Basic Rights

Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Register: TBD

Basic Rights Workshop
Description coming soon!