Centro de Defensa SEPAC de Somerville

Amigos de Somerville SEPAC es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada, fundada con una misión singular y vital: apoyar la labor del Consejo Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial de Somerville (SSEPAC). Tenemos una solicitud pendiente para obtener el estatus de organización benéfica 501(c)(3). Nuestro propósito es recaudar fondos para ayudar al SSEPAC a lograr sus objetivos de empoderar y apoyar a las familias de nuestra comunidad.

A data-driven analysis of persistent inequities and significant academic outcomes in Somerville Public Schools.

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to children with disabilities.

Special education students make up 1/5 of our district. If we don’t engage in conversation and submit questions to the upcoming forums, their needs won’t be part of the conversation. Let’s make sure our kids and families are represented and they remain part of the conversation.

SSEPAC shared a report to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on August 13th, 2025 regarding the upcoming district review of Somerville Public Schools (SPS) for the 2025-2026 school year.

It was amazing watching our Special Needs children learn how to ride bikes in just a few short but powerful days! Skilled educators from iCanShine, supported by Somerville Parks & Recreation staff gave these kiddos a gift of a lifelong skill.

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.

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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."

The School Committee Chair and SSPEAC liaison are in the process of confirming a meeting with SSEPAC to discuss our proposal outlined in our letter.

SSEPAC’s Budget Review Committee crafted a response that outlines key needs and recommendations. District leaders have set up a meeting with our Committee to discuss our recommendations.

Jueves 15 de mayo, 12 a 1 pm Participación estudiantil en el proceso del IEP 19 de mayo Lunes 12-1 pm Adaptaciones y modificaciones...

ELA Curriculum Update Meeting Notes

RFK Jr. proposed a federal autism registry, triggering immediate alarm among autistic individuals, families, clinicians, and disability-rights advocates. Kennedy described this project as part of a nationwide “disease registry,” mischaracterizing autism as a disease rather than a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability.

Nominate a Somerville SEPAC Hero who has made a positive impact to special education or your child’s special education experience!

SSEPAC response to budget presentation

Attention SSEPAC Families! Before Friday, May 2nd please take a moment to fill out the annual SPS Conditions for Learning Survey.

Como seguimiento a la presentación de los resultados de la encuesta por parte del SSEPAC el 16/12/24, el distrito solicitó una reunión...

Por favor, completen el formulario de la Iniciativa de Escucha SEPAC de Somerville ahora (¡y con frecuencia!) para ayudarnos a...

Para ampliar nuestro alcance y aumentar la conexión, hemos creado un grupo de WhatsApp Chat. Utilice este enlace para unirse a la...

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

Sensory-friendly Hairdresser

Adaptive Swim Program with Harvard Athletics dates and sign up details.

Check-out this great opportunity for social skills camp during February vacation in the mornings.

SEPAC officers met with Pariva Health which, in partnership with the LEGO Foundation, is offering customized Virtual Therapy for children wi

Actualmente, SSEPAC aún no participa en calidad de asesor o participante. Estamos atentos a las medidas del Superintendente para...

SSEPAC ha estado analizando las cifras para comprender mejor el rendimiento de los estudiantes de Educación Especial en SPS. Si le...

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Encuesta sobre recreación inclusiva La recreación terapéutica garantiza que las personas de todas las capacidades tengan los recursos...

El Departamento de Educación Especial de Somerville confirmó que las familias pueden solicitar documentos del IEP digitales. Si tiene...

El 6 de marzo, el Departamento de Educación Especial presentó su borrador de Presupuesto 25/26 a los miembros de SEPAC. El SSEPAC está...

El 10 de marzo de 2025, el Comité Escolar aprobó por unanimidad una Resolución para Apoyar a las Personas con Discapacidad. Agradecemos...

El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Somerville organiza una serie de eventos de diversión los viernes por la noche en abril y mayo...

La categoría para todas las edades incluye a los jóvenes participantes. Se anima a todos a venir a escalar. Las adaptaciones y el equipo...

SSEPAC comparte la sorprendente, reveladora y motivadora presentación de la Dra. Nadine Gaab, Profesora Asociada de Educación en la...

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