Sant Defans Somerville SEPAC

Friends of Somerville SEPAC is a dedicated, nonprofit organization founded with a singular, vital mission: to support the work of the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC).

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.

Kan espò ete Pist pandan ete a Pilòt Piste Ete a Foutbòl pandan ete a

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.

Jedi 15 me, midi pou rive 1è aprèmidi Patisipasyon elèv yo nan pwosesis IEP a 19 me, lendi, 12-1 pm Adaptasyon ak modifikasyon Jedi 22...

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.

Kòm yon swivi prezantasyon SSEPAC nan rezilta Sondaj nou an nan dat 16/12/24, distri a te mande yon reyinyon ak ofisye SSEPAC sou...

Tanpri ranpli fòm Somerville SEPAC Listening Initiative kounye a (e souvan!) pou ede nou kat tandans ak modèl atravè distri a jan li gen...

Pou elaji portée nou ak ogmante koneksyon, nou te kreye yon gwoup WhatsApp chat. Sèvi ak lyen sa a pou rantre nan nou nan konvèsasyon sou...

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.

Kounye a, SSEPAC toujou pa patisipe nan yon kapasite konsiltatif oswa patisipasyon. Nou ap veye aksyon Sipèentandan an pou pote vwa...

SSEPAC te plonje nan nimewo yo pou pi byen konprann ki jan elèv Edikasyon Espesyal ap fè nan SPS. Si w gen enkyetid sou pèfòmans akademik...

Take action to protect Medicaid!

Le 6 mas, Depatman Edikasyon Espesyal te prezante pwojè Bidjè 25/26 yo bay manm SEPAC yo. SSEPAC ap nan pwosesis pou revize ak bay...

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

Depatman Edikasyon Espesyal Somerville konfime ke fanmi yo KAPAB mande dokiman IEP dijital. Si w rankontre nenpòt defi, tanpri kontakte...

Nan dat 10 mas 2025, Komite Lekòl la te adopte yon Rezolisyon pou Sipòte Moun Andikape yo. Mèsi a Leiran Biton, Manm Komite Lekòl Ward...

Sondaj Rekreyasyon enklizif Rekreyasyon ki ka geri ou asire ke moun ki gen tout kapasite yo gen apwopriye a sipò pou patisipe avèk siksè...

Depatman Somerville Parks and Recreations ap òganize yon seri evènman vandredi swa nan mwa avril ak me pou adolesan ki andikape yo. ...

Tout laj gen ladan patisipan jèn yo. Nou ankouraje tout moun vin monte - akomodasyon ak ekipman pral ede grimpeurs ki gen nenpòt andikap...

SSEPAC ap pataje prezantasyon etonan, perspicaces ak otorize Dr Nadine Gaab, yon Pwofesè Asosye nan Edikasyon nan Harvard Graduate School...

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