Educate & Empower Caregivers

The Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is committed to fostering transparency and accountability within our district's special education services. In line with these goals, SEPAC proactively requested the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) Annual LEA Special Education Determination Matrix for Somerville Public Schools through a public records request. SPS has received a "Needs Assistance (NA)" determination.

The "IDEA Part B LEA Annual Determinations" serve as a yearly report card for how well Somerville Public Schools (SPS) is fulfilling the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For the 2024-2025 school year, Somerville Public Schools has been determined to be in the category of "Needs Assistance."

May 15 Thursday 12-1 pm Student Participation in the IEP Process May 19 Monday 12-1 pm Accommodations and Modifications May 22...

ELA Curriculum Update Meeting Notes

The Somerville Special Education Department confirmed that families CAN request digital IEP documents. If you encounter any challenges,...

SSEPAC is sharing the astonishing, insightful and empowering presentation by Dr. Nadine Gaab, an Associate Professor of Education at the...

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Basic Rights in Special Education: Parents and the Special Education Process

To expand our reach and increase connection, we have created a group WhatsApp chat. Use this link to join us in the conversation about...

Please fill out the Somerville SEPAC Listening Initiative form  now (and frequently!) moving forward to help us map trends and patterns...

As a follow up to SSEPAC’s presentation of our Survey results  on 12/16/24, the district requested a meeting with SSEPAC officers on...