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

• Virtual event - Recording will be made available by Sarah Ward for a limited time

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 

• In-person at Parker Middle School (note location change)

• Registration required 

Thursday, Oct 5th, 9AM

Team Chair Meet and Greet at Central Office 

• Come join us to meet your team chair and student service leadership in person. This is a great opportunity to foster a good relationship outside of the virtual world and the demands of education meetings, such as 504 and IEP meetings.

• Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

• Location: Central Office at RMHS. Entrance next to RISE pre-school

• Registration requested

Tuesday, Oct 17th, 6PM

SEPAC Fall Business Meeting and Elections

• Please try to join! Elect SEPAC board members, hear plans for the school year and provide your feedback. Also receive updates from Student Services. 

• Opportunity for parents-only conversation following conclusion of the meeting.

• Virtual Event

• Meeting URL: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/83527291225

• Meeting ID: 835 2729 1225

November 13th-20th

SEPACsgiving

• SEPAC general members have been voicing a need for more community and parent groups based on specific disabilities for some time.  

• Participate in one or more self-selected discussion sessions tailored around specific disabilities and/or interests. In a season of giving and gratitude, SEPACsgiving participants will provide one another with support and resources. SEPACsgiving is a unique opportunity to virtually gather with similar parents and share with one another our abundance of experience and wisdom.

• Virtual event - Registration required

Tuesday, Dec 19th, 6PM

Tiered Support for Students Presentation and SEPAC Winter Business Meeting

• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is used by the Reading Public Schools to give targeted support to struggling students. Join us to learn how it works and to ask questions.

• Business meeting to follow, including Student Services updates. 

• Opportunity for parents-only conversation following conclusion of the meeting.

• Virtual Event

• Meeting URL: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/81226110598

• Meeting ID: 812 2611 0598

Tuesday, Jan 16th, 6-8PM

Basic Rights Workshop: Evaluation and Eligibility

• A comprehensive introduction to special education laws and procedures. 

• Purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, team meeting process, determining eligibility, services and placement, what if student is not found to be eligible for services, after the team meeting, parent’s response options to an IEP, procedural due process rights for resolving disputes.

• Virtual Event - Registration required - Registration Link 

February (exact date TBD)

MCAS & Students with Disabilities Presentation 

Tuesday, March 19th, 6PM

SEPAC General Meeting: Student Services Presentation–Extended School Year

• Student services will provide an overview of ESY scheduling and level of services. Opportunity for parents-only conversation following conclusion of the meeting.

• Virtual Event

Tuesday, April 2nd, 8:45AM

Daytime SEPAC Business Meeting

• Planning for the next school year and reviewing the survey results. A survey will be sent in March to the parents/caregivers of RPS students to help SEPAC determine the community needs and to receive feedback. 

• Opportunity for parents-only conversation following conclusion of the meeting.

• Virtual Event

• Meeting URL: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/82453080671

• Meeting ID: 824 5308 0671

May (exact date TBD)

SEPAC Annual Movie Night

Tuesday, May 21, 6PM

End of Year Business Meeting

• Meeting URL: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/81161935476

• Meeting ID: 811 6193 5476

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

• SEPAC participates in community events such as the Reading Festival of Trees, the METCO gathering at the Boston Kite Festival, and more! 

• We also plan additional events and gatherings throughout the school year and during summer.

• Board Members meet monthly with Student Services administrators. 

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