Next SEPAC Meeting:

Basic Rights: Evaluation & Eligibility Virtual Workshop
Date: Thursday, Nov. 16th
Time: 9AM - 11AM
Location: Zoom (registration required)

Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility provides an introduction of the complex special education laws and procedures. {Download Workshop Flyer Here}

Register Here

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SEPAC Coffee Chat

Thursday, November 30th @ 9am
Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86456490739​
Meeting ID: 864 5649 0739  (no password needed)
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Join us for our informal, supportive sharing of experiences and information. Everyone with a child on an IEP or currently receiving English Language (EL) services, please come! If you’re curious and want to learn more, we welcome you!

WELCOME TO CARLISLE SEPAC

The Carlisle Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a parent-run organization that serves as a resource and advisor to parents and guardians of children with special needs and learning differences. The SEPAC works in partnership with the administration of the Carlisle Public School (CPS) on matters relating to the education and safety of all students. The group also works to encourage understanding, respect, acceptance, and inclusion of all students at CPS.

Finally, SEPAC provides opportunities for parents and guardians to share experiences, exchange information, and learn more about the challenges facing today's students.

JOIN OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

If your child is in Early Intervention, has an IEP or 504, or you simply have questions about special education,
E-mail us to join our list & visit our Facebook Page

MEET OUR BOARD

Meredith Bielecki, Co-President

Sesha Gadey, Co-President

Melissa Suderman, Treasurer

Atara Korik, Secretary

Lynette Kelleher, Publicity Chair

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Monthly SEPAC Meetings: 

​Next SEPAC Meeting: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 9:00AM
Basic Rights: Evaluation & Eligibility Virtual Workshop
Date: Thursday, Nov. 16th
Time: 9AM - 11AM
Location: Zoom (registration required)

Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility provides an introduction of the complex special education laws and procedures. {Download Workshop Flyer Here}

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Register Here

Next Coffee Chat: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:00AM
Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86456490739​
Meeting ID: 864 5649 0739  (no password needed)

Join the SEPAC board and fellow parents in our monthly meetings to learn what is happening at Carlisle Public School, receive updates from the SEPAC, listen to expert speakers, ask questions, and discuss agenda issues. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with the Carlisle School Committee, whose members kindly give their time in a SpEd Subcommittee dedicated to special education priorities.

​The CPS Director of Student Support Services joins for the first part of the meeting to provide updates from the school.

Every other month, the Special Education Subcommittee of the Carlisle School Committee joins the SEPAC meeting to discuss joint priorities and parent input.

Monthly Carlisle School Committee Meetings:

We encourage you to attend to keep informed on SC proceedings and to share your thoughts directly with school committee members, who are always eager to hear from parents.
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Meeting Calendar
​www.carlisle.k12.ma.us/Page/1872
Link to Agendas with Meeting Location
https://www.carlisle.k12.ma.us/Page/523

HELPFUL PRIMERS ON SPECIAL ED LINGO IN YOUR IEP OR 504:
Special Education and Eligibility: Your Rights
What is a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)?
What is Specially Designed Instruction?  
What is Effective Progress?  
What does it mean to access the General Curriculum?

​Check out FCSN's Youtube channel for other  recordings:  https://www.youtube.com/fcsnvideos

​For questions, please e-mail us: carlislemasepac@gmail.com
​Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/carlisle.sepac.3
For past meeting minutes, please visit (and scroll down):  https://www.carlisle.k12.ma.us/Page/741