Welcome to Reading SEPAC

Welcome to the Reading Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). We are a group of parents who foster a community in Reading for children with an array of special needs and their caregivers, and who help advise the Reading Massachusetts School district on children with disabilities.

Here you will find many resources to help you as a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs, along with details on upcoming social gatherings, informational meetings and more. 

Please contact us at SEPACReading@gmail.com if you are interested in joining Reading SEPAC's e-mail list, would like to learn more, or have a question or concern.  You can also follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SEPAC.Reading/ and instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/ReadingSEPAC

Communication Form: 

We are always here to hear your thoughts, concerns, accolades, and more. Use this form to let us know what's going on. All comments are confidential and will not be shared.

SEPAC informational video.mov

Learn More About SEPAC

Special Education New School Year video 2023-2024.mp4

Student Services and Team Chairs Welcome

What's New?


Click here for the SEPACs-giving schedule and zoom links (also copied below).  

SEPACsgiving will be an opportunity for general members to connect with other general members in self-selected groups. Members will "give" presence, time, resources, support, encouragement, and compassion to one another. The first meeting will be virtual and will have an identified point person present to help facilitate conversation, take general notes of broad ideas and questions the group would like shared with the SEPAC board and/or Student Services, and help identify and plan for next steps. Members MAY share contact info and choose if and how they would like to continue/grow their network. 

Monday, November 13

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Autism Parents

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM, Dyslexia/DLD and Literacy Parents


Tuesday, November 14

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM, ADHD and Executive Function Parents


Wednesday, November 15

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM, New to All of This--Getting Acclimated

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM, ADHD and Executive Function Parents

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Autism Parents Meeting

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Friendship/Social/Recreation Parents


Thursday, November 16

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM, Dyslexia/DLD Literacy


Saturday, November 18

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, New to All of This--Getting Acclimated

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM, ADHD and Executive Function Parents

1:30 PM - 02:00 PM, Autism Parents


Monday, November 20

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM, New to All of This--Getting Acclimated

The SEPAC Tree needs YOU!

A big thank you to Alyssa Scaparotti for volunteering to create a tree for the REF Festival of Trees on behalf of  Reading SEPAC. This year's theme will be Ice Cream Wonderland.


Here's some ways to help and to get involved:


Donate a tree


If anyone has an artificial tree they no longer need and would like to donate, please email sepacreading@gmail.com. As the theme for this year will be ice cream, either a white or pink artificial tree would be preferred, however any color would be appreciated. Tree donors receive free entrance to the REF Festival while also supporting two wonderful causes.


Donate items or help decorate the tree


We would gratefully accept contributions of decorations/gifts for the SEPAC tree.

Here's two lists, if you wish to contribute, please know that we would welcome anything that goes with the theme, no matter where it's from.

Sign Up Genius

Amazon Wishlist Items purchased off the Amazon wishlist have the option to be shipped directly to Alyssa.


If you are able to help, we are beyond grateful. Please reach out if you'd like to help in any way not mentioned. Thank you!

Communication Form: 

We are always here to hear your thoughts, concerns, accolades, and more. Use this form to let us know what's going on. All comments are confidential and will not be shared.


Reading SEPAC Annual Update to School Committee

Click to watch the recording from June 22nd


Student Services/Special Education Annual Update to School Committee

Click to watch the recording from May 8th

A good way to inform yourself about the current work being done at the central office level.

2023-2024 Calendar

Dates/times/locations subject to change. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow social media for updates. 

Thursday, Sept 7th, 5-7PM

Sarah Ward - Internationally recognized expert on executive function

The 360 Thinking Model: Breakthrough Strategies


Tuesday, Sept 19th, 5-7PM

Lynn Lyons - Internationally recognized expert on anxiety

Helping Your Family’s Emotional Health: Practical Skills and Solutions for Managing Anxiety, Enhancing Flexibility, and Creating Wellbeing 


Thursday, Oct 5th, 9AM

Team Chair Meet and Greet at Central Office 


Tuesday, Oct 17th, 6PM

SEPAC Fall Business Meeting and Elections


November 13th-20th

SEPACsgiving


Tuesday, Dec 19th, 6PM

Tiered Support for Students Presentation and SEPAC Winter Business Meeting


Tuesday, Jan 16th, 6-8PM

Basic Rights Workshop: Evaluation and Eligibility


February (exact date TBD)

MCAS & Students with Disabilities Presentation 


Tuesday, March 19th, 6PM

SEPAC General Meeting: Student Services Presentation–Extended School Year


Tuesday, April 2nd, 8:45AM

Daytime SEPAC Business Meeting


May (exact date TBD)

SEPAC Annual Movie Night


Tuesday, May 21, 6PM

End of Year Business Meeting


June (tentative date June 18th)

SEPAC Year End Adult Social

Come celebrate the end of the school year with us. Everyone is welcome!


Throughout the year