Upcoming Events

Free Movie Screening: In a Different Key

November 6, 2025 (Thu) 5:30-8:30pm 

@Reading Public Library's Community Room

Synopsis: A mother tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism to a rural Mississippi town to learn whether his life story holds promise for her own autistic son.

Genre:

2022 PBS Documentary; Rated TV-14 (contains sensitive content and some violence)

Directors & Writers:

John Donvan, Caren Zucker

Starring:

John Donvan, Amy Gravino, Jason McCarver

Activities:

Bring your own blankets for optional picnic or fort building kits.  Light food and refreshments will be served.  You are also welcome to bring your own picnic dinner.

Celebrate November as SEPAC Awareness Month with us!

November is SEPAC Awareness Month.  Join us in celebrating by wearing a teal ribbon or clothing in the month of November.  On Nov 6 (Thu) we will also be sporting our teal at the Movie Screening "In a Different Key."

• The mission of the Reading Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to work for the understanding, respect, and support of all children with special needs in the community. 

• SEPAC advises the Director of Student Services, School Committee, and Superintendent on policies and programs related to special education.

• SEPAC provides a forum for parents to network and share information, and creates a supportive community for families of children with special needs.

• SEPAC promotes communication among SEPAC members, organizations, and the community to encourage understanding and inclusion.

• SEPAC conducts informational workshops for parents, educators, and students on topics relevant to special education.

• SEPAC participates with school officials in the planning, development, and evaluation of the district's special education programs. 

• SEPAC enjoys a collaborative partnership with RPS leaders, and this partnership has resulted in great outcomes for students, families, and staff.

Save the Dates

2025-2026 SEPAC Schedule

2025-2026 Calendar

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

Fall 2025

• Oct 25 (Sat) 12-4pm Mid-Autumn Moon Festival @RPL

• Oct 28 (Tue) 5-7pm Connected Reading Open House @RPL

• Nov Reading SEPAC Awareness Month

• Nov 6 (Thu) 5:30-8:30pm Movie Night: In a Different Key @RPL

Winter 2025/2026

• Dec 3 (Wed) Day of Persons with Disabilities

• Dec TBD Festival of Trees & Decor Craft Session

• Dec 13 (Sat) 2-4pm Business Meeting & Holiday Potluck @RPL

• Feb TBD Transition to Middle School 

Spring 2026

• Mar 4 (Wed) Wachusett Mountain Meetup

• Mar 11 (Wed) Business Meeting & Executive Functioning

• Mar TBD Transition to Adulthood

• Apr Annual Survey

• Apr TBD Neurodivergent Work Program

• May 13 (Wed) Business Meeting

• May TBD SEPAC Presentation to School Committee

• May TBD METCO Boston Kite Festival

Summer 2026

• June TBD Unified Sports

• June TBD End of Year SEPAC Social

• July TBD Reading Popsicles in the Playground

• July TBD Reading Patio Social

Guest Speakers TBD

• Sara Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP 

• Lynn Lyons, LICSW

• Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)