Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
SEPAC Co-leaders:Â
Jane Estey janeestey@yahoo.com
Jill Conlon Jilleconlon@yahoo.com
Next Meeting:
We apologize, but we need to modify our next meeting date. Our next meeting will be:
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Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
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Location: East Campus Room 112
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Topic: Navigating the International Baccalaureate Programme and Diploma Programme
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Presenters: Special Education Teachers Danielle Massey (East)
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For parents/guardians who cannot join us in person, we welcome you to join us remotely by using this remote link:Â
We highly suggest that parents of rising 11th graders attend, as these students will soon be deciding on their IB pathway for the upcoming 25-26 school year. All courses offered in grades 11 are IB courses with no non-IB alternative courses. Ensuring college readiness is our ultimate goal as students take a minimum of six IB courses in grade 11 and in grade 12.
Future Meetings:
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Monday, April 7th, 5:30PM – College Prep & Transitions After High School. Presenters: Student Accessibility Services, Bridgewater State University. VIRTUAL
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Monday, May 19th, 5:30PM – Pathways to Friendship & Community Connections, presenter: Pathways to Friendship Program Director – MA Arc. IN PERSON
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We are also trying to secure a presentation on bullying and school climate.
Purpose of the SEPAC
The mission of the Sturgis Charter Public School SEPAC is to work for understanding of, respect for, and support of all students in the Sturgis community, particularly students with disabilities. To that end, they will work to:
- Promote a network of parents of students with disabilities and provide a forum to share information
- Offer a yearly review of Parent Rights in Special Education
- Promote communication and programs within the Sturgis community to encourage understanding, acceptance and inclusion.
- Advise the Sturgis Special Education Administration, Leaders of the School and the Board of Directors. Communication about special education programs, parent and teacher needs and help develop procedures as the need arises.