"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn."
-Ignacio Estrada
Check out 2024 School Committee Candidates Forum - hosted by Milton SEPAC on 4/2/2024.
Thank you to Lizzy Carroll, Dan O’Neil, and Amanda Serio for their participation!
[We began the recording a bit late, so please peek at the video’s comments for the text of our introduction. Apologies for the goof!!]
Hello and welcome to the Milton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Milton SEPAC)!
In an effort to better support the families of Milton who have children with disabilities, our website shares links to essential services, state and federal laws, programs, meetings, and community events. Our goal is to improve communication and increase membership so that we may effectively advocate and advise the school district on special education issues, initiatives, and policies. Our vision is to have this site be a comprehensive resource; however, if you have any questions not addressed yet on this site, please contact us by email directly: miltonsepac@gmail.com.
Reasons to get involved with the Milton SEPAC:
You live in Milton and your child receives special education services.
You think your child may have some learning issues/differences that are not being addressed by their school.
You are learning about the special education process and want to understand your rights.
You want to learn more about the district’s special education programs and resources.
You want to connect with parents and families who share similar concerns, frustrations, and joys.
You want to share your knowledge and expertise with other parents and families.
You want to help the district’s schools find solutions for students receiving special education services.
“(4) Parent advisory participation. Each school district shall create a districtwide parent advisory council offering membership to all parents of eligible students and other interested parties. The parent advisory council duties shall include but not be limited to: advising the district on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities; meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the school district’s special education programs. The parent advisory council shall establish by-laws regarding officers and operational procedures, and, in the course of its duties, the parent advisory council shall receive assistance from the district without charge, upon reasonable notice, and subject to the availability of staff and resources.”